I have one girl that I watch after school and even after snack time she keeps asking for more food and when I tell her snack time is over she sneaks in the cupboard and fridge and eats in the bathroom or hides. She is 9 so this behaviour is totally unacceptable. I've discuss it with her and set rules but she just doesn't get it.

In your situation I would just outline to the parents what meals and snacks you are willing to provide and let them know they are welcome to send a lunch bag of food with him so he can eat if he needs to outside of that.

I would also suggest telling them that there is a rate increase and that's that. I'm not sure where you are from but I get asked daily at school drop offs and the park if I have space in my day home.

Good luck!

I can't believe she would even expect that of you.