Teachers ONLY daycare AND stat holidays

[sandylynn]

They wouldn't have the option to come on ANY stat holiday....

[5 Little Monkeys]

They wouldn't have the option to come on ANY stat holiday....

I understand that but isn't it kinda the same as saying "I'm only open for 8 months of the year but you are expected to pay for stats that fall in the other 4 months" ....doesn't seem fair IMO. In the end, she can do what she wants but I don't know how well it would go over with most parents.

[sandylynn]

I was just referring to the xmas and new years stats...NOT THE SUMMER MONTHS

[5 Little Monkeys]

I was just referring to the xmas and new years stats...NOT THE SUMMER MONTHS

I was too. I think it's a bit of a grey area but I do think there's a difference between holidays and set closures every year.

I think it really is up to the provider and what her market will allow.

[mickyc]

I agree with Suzie. She is not operating during summer, spring break or Christmas break therefore paid stats should not apply to those periods of time IMO.

Personally I would remain open Christmas and spring break. You would get paid for the stats and more than likely have minimal kids during that time, if any at all, and you would be paid full rate. Unless of corse there is a specific reason you need to close for those 2 breaks.

[sandylynn]

yes this was two different threads.....and again....I was NOT refering to any stat holidays during the summer months....if my last post was even read...I take the same 2 weeks every year...I am NOT available during those same two weeks every year but everyone on here seems to think I am entitled to the stat holiday which falls in the middle of my two weeks that I AM NOT AVAILABLE...if I took the summer off....but worked straight from sept til june....teachers take Christmas and march break off....damn right I want the stats paid.....during those breaks

[Fun&care]

yes this was two different threads.....and again....I was NOT refering to any stat holidays during the summer months....if my last post was even read...I take the same 2 weeks every year...I am NOT available during those same two weeks every year but everyone on here seems to think I am entitled to the stat holiday which falls in the middle of my two weeks that I AM NOT AVAILABLE...if I took the summer off....but worked straight from sept til june....teachers take Christmas and march break off....damn right I want the stats paid.....during those breaks

I think what some of us are saying though is that this is a completely different model for a home daycare (following the school calendar) and as such I think it should have a different set of "rules" when it comes to stats. I think it just "sits" better that she not charge at all if she isn't planning on being open at all. I think it's different for the rest of us who only take 2-3-4-5 etc weeks off per year. If I take a week off at Xmas I still charge for the stats. I find that taking the whole summer, plus March break plus two whole weeks at Xmas and then asking for stat pay during those times is petty. If you can allow yourself to take 10-12 weeks or whatever it is per year, how much are 2-3 stat days really gonna matter?

[superfun]

I have teachers kids, all expect my newest child. The mom has a very flexible schedule, so I'm able to fit her in when my youngest is in preschool. So in a way, she'll be following the school calendar as well.
I technically stay open for Christmas and spring break. I rarely have anyone say they plan to come, even though I encourage them to go out and do their Christmas shopping, etc. If I get kids, it's usually only one or two, for a short day. Anyways, they pay me for stats. If I wasn't open, they would not pay for the stats.