Hi, I open 8 to 5. I'm flexible when the weather conditions aren't the best or school bus cancellations or family emergency matters.

I explain this all during the first interview. Other than that, I'm not concerned on what the parents do (ex. Free day at home, groceries, gym, etc) My proffesional ethic is; for them to respect my hours 8 to 5pm. And as a proffesional I respect their personal life style or choices. I'm getting payed for the services I offer and the hours I agreed signed between both parts.

I only ask them to pick their child earlier if they're not feeling well.

I do my 100% keeping the children engaged so, when a parent arrives earlier it also disturbs our activities. Their children aren't ready to leave yet. So, as my philosophy is respect children's well beings the parents have to wait until we are done. So everyone gets home happy. Unless is an emergency or a special family event. But this has to be discussed time ahead so I can explain that child that he/she will be leaving earlier that day.

In my location there are several daycare centres and open longer hours for lower fee, it is very competitive.