Charging per hour/per day?

[5 Little Monkeys]

Do most of your parents only need 7 hours though? Here, it is common for parents to work 8 hours plus 15 min travel time before and after so most clients need at least 8.5...some need more and some need less but 8.5 hour days are the norm for mine.

I charge per day but in the contract and at the first interview, I mention that pick up shortly after your shift ends is appreciated and if you don't need until closing time please don't wait that long. The odd time they want to run an errand or have an appt, they text me or let me know ahead of time and it's fine. This has worked really well for me and not too many have ever left their child here longer than need be.