Yeah, I guess they're paying for the spot, so why not take some "me time" as a parent. I get that, but why not give them a shortened day like 6-7hrs. The kids love being picked up early!
I have several teacher clients who send their kids full-time in the summer/march break/Xmas, and not even shortened days-usually about 9hrs. I feel bad for the kids. I have learned now to book part of Xmas holidays off, otherwise I'd never get a break! That way, they have no choice but to stay home with their kids! I don't get it, but to each their own. They want their money's worth!