And again another issue with parents ........

[Fireyesblue]

You are already being too generous IMO. Families pay full fees for any time they are not here unless I close. You tell her fees are based on enrollment not attendance. Can you afford another cut in income for another month?

[suzydominguez]

You are already being too generous IMO. Families pay full fees for any time they are not here unless I close. You tell her fees are based on enrollment not attendance. Can you afford another cut in income for another month?

Yes, I told her she still had to pay and that she is only paying for her spot at half the rate. My income in January was cut and now again in February ? that equals to a whole month of no income for her daughter. What really bothers me is how she is already hinting that she will terminate if I don't work something out.

[Lee-Bee]

I would tell her that having already lost a half months pay the best you can do is hold her space at the half day fee only if you do not find a new family before they want the girl to return.

Then start looking to fill the space with a full rate family.

This family will have to gamble on whether or not you are available when their 2 month (??) vacation comes to an end. They clearly don't NEED care that badly.

[Daycare Momma]

I completely agree with Lee-Bee. I charge full rate for days children are absent if I am open and I also charge full rate for up to 15 days per calendar year that I am closed. Nobody ever flinches. This parent is really taking advantage of you and will certainly continue to. Are you sure you want someone like that in your group? I would start trying to fill the space.