Having a baby and running a daycare - feeling scared

[Suzie_Homemaker]

Depends what you are defining a sick days. To me, a sick day means you have symptoms that you would exclude a child for having. Childbirth wouldn't fit my definition of a sick day. Annual leave/personal days, yes, those I agree could be taken but I think you'd be pushing it to use sick days. That said, I don't view sick days as something that should be used each year. They are there if I am actually sick (not my family, not for routine appointements). I guess it depends on what you define as a sick day.

[bonnie]

Depends what you are defining a sick days. To me, a sick day means you have symptoms that you would exclude a child for having. Childbirth wouldn't fit my definition of a sick day. Annual leave/personal days, yes, those I agree could be taken but I think you'd be pushing it to use sick days. That said, I don't view sick days as something that should be used each year. They are there if I am actually sick (not my family, not for routine appointements). I guess it depends on what you define as a sick day.

I see your point here. Here is my sick day policy. It is actually mixed in with bereavement but I do see what you are saying as I don't have anything specific about annual leave of maternity leave.

"In the event that I am ill, there is an emergency situation, or a death in the family, the daycare will be closed. I will try my best to find a supply caregiver so that you are not inconvenienced. I will give as much notice as possible. However, illness of myself or my child can come on suddenly or emergency situations can occur unexpectedly, leaving very little notice, if any. I will notify you ASAP if I am unable to find a supply to care for your child. If I or my child have a simple cold the daycare will remain open, but you have the right not to bring your child for the day(s). However, please note that regular fees still apply for missed days your child is absent. In the event that my daycare is closed because of my child or myself due to illness or an emergency situation within my family, it will be unpaid days. Please note that there is no limit to these days. It is very situational. However, they will be taken within reason."

What do you think? I'm really torn between this now. I think I know in reality I shouldn't take the sick days. I feel like I'm a little emotional about the situation now and kind of wished that I had this in my policy or am wishing that some how I can take it.