Not calling in Sick! VENT

[momofnerds]

I have the same policy as you, and it works really good because its rare that anyone here is sick because of this. But I do have a policy that if they dont' call I will charge you my rate, this is why I don't call looking for anyone, I just now charge them.

[apples and bananas]

I have the same policy as you, and it works really good because its rare that anyone here is sick because of this. But I do have a policy that if they dont' call I will charge you my rate, this is why I don't call looking for anyone, I just now charge them.

Good idea... I may add that into my policies.

I finally heard after 9am. But that's way to late. At that point I assume they're not coming anyways.

[ladyjbug]

I personally wouldn't have a policy like this as parents could easily lie and say their child was "sick" if some free childcare was available (Say a Grandma visiting, etc.). That could add up to a whole lot of lost income for you. However, if you are set on keeping it, then I would probably change it to needing notification of absences a half an hour before drop off otherwise clients will be charged as normal because you are expecting them. Sad we have to spell out courtesy in this day and age, but there it is.