Vacation- paid or not?

[misol]

My parents pay whether they are here or not. I have 12 paid vacation days, 5 paid sick/personal days, and I can take up to 3 weeks off unpaid. Sounds like a lot and it IS a lot, especially for a newbie. But my last job that I was at for 10 years I got 20 PTO days and I wanted to keep that. No parent has complained or questioned it...yet.

I wanted to mention that I originally had 10 paid holidays until I found out that 2 of my parents had 2 additional holidays but still brought their kids to me anyway. So I revised mine to include those holidays as well! ::

[momma2girls]

I take two weeks paid vacation the parents have the choice to take the same weeks as me as I give notice Feb. or they can take a different week and I also get paid. I just started this two years ago and have never had a person not use me because of this. I feel like everyone gets vacation why not us who work hard

I agree, I think everyone, no matter what their line of work, deserves a paid vacation. I also have paid Holidays and also paid 2 week vac. every yr.

[Crystal]

I take 1 week paid vacation, all major holidays paid, and 4 "floating holidays" paid, that I can use as I choose. Parents pay if they go on vacation and are not here, I do not give free vaction time to them.

My families are all fine with this.

[Golden Rule]

In my own defense, in Minnesota there is a rate survey yearly by county and type of care. I am consistently at or below the lowest rate for my zip code.
I think that softens the blow a bit. I am also very upfront the initial interview about my time off and I schedule all of my days for the year so everyone can plan well ahead for back up care.

Obviously this will only work if the area where you live will support it. I have been able to find a niche between 'small in home family care' and 'large center care' with my 'large group family child care' and I exploit it :-)

Oh, I am sorry if you thought I was attacking...!! I was happy to hear it could be done and was looking for a way to slowly incorporate it. I tried responding earlier, but had a power outage with 4 sleeping toddlers (92*)...ugh!!!

I look forward to following this thread!!!

[originalkat]

This is what I have in my parent handbook regarding holidays, vacations, and personal days. Also, My website is www.greengatepreschool.webs.com

Holidays

I strive to provide families with an exceptional quality, all-day, year round education program. I try to recognize the needs of working parents and their families. Holidays and breaks are necessary for the well being of all. Please see the calendar for
specific dates. If a holiday falls on a weekend, we will observe it on either the Friday
before or the Monday after.

We will be closed on the following paid holidays.

New Year Day
Martin Luther King Jr.
President’s Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving and the day after
Christmas Eve (Close Early)
Christmas Day

Vacations

Each calendar year, Green Gate Preschool will be closed 2 weeks (10 days not including weekends) for provider’s vacation. Parents will be given as much advance notice as possible, with a minimum of 30 days. Vacations are typically taken 1-week during Christmas and 1-week in the Summer. No payment is required for the
provider’s vacation. However, parents will be responsible for making alternate childcare arrangements while Green Gate Preschool is closed.

Parent’s Vacations
Parents will receive a one-week vacation coupon per calendar year to use if desired. Tuition will not be required for the one week vacation however, a two-week advance notice is necessary. You must turn in your Vacation Coupon in advance. It may not be used for the first or last week of care. And it must be used in a consecutive 5 day period. It may not be redeemed by the day.

Personal Leave

Green Gate Preschool is allotted up to five (5) paid personal days per calendar year for illness, training, or family emergencies. Parents are responsible for making alternate arrangements for childcare on provider’s personal days.

[Golden Rule]

This is what I have in my parent handbook regarding holidays, vacations, and personal days. Also, My website is www.greengatepreschool.webs.com

Holidays

I strive to provide families with an exceptional quality, all-day, year round education program. I try to recognize the needs of working parents and their families. Holidays and breaks are necessary for the well being of all. Please see the calendar for
specific dates. If a holiday falls on a weekend, we will observe it on either the Friday
before or the Monday after.

We will be closed on the following paid holidays.





New Year Day
Martin Luther King Jr.
President’s Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving and the day after
Christmas Eve (Close Early)
Christmas Day

Vacations

Each calendar year, Green Gate Preschool will be closed 2 weeks (10 days not including weekends) for provider’s vacation. Parents will be given as much advance notice as possible, with a minimum of 30 days. Vacations are typically taken 1-week during Christmas and 1-week in the Summer. No payment is required for the
provider’s vacation. However, parents will be responsible for making alternate childcare arrangements while Green Gate Preschool is closed.

Parent’s Vacations
Parents will receive a one-week vacation coupon per calendar year to use if desired. Tuition will not be required for the one week vacation however, a two-week advance notice is necessary. You must turn in your Vacation Coupon in advance. It may not be used for the first or last week of care. And it must be used in a consecutive 5 day period. It may not be redeemed by the day.

Personal Leave

Green Gate Preschool is allotted up to five (5) paid personal days per calendar year for illness, training, or family emergencies. Parents are responsible for making alternate arrangements for childcare on provider’s personal days.

I love this!!! Thank you!!!

[originalkat]

I love this!!! Thank you!!!

No problem. Happy to share!

[melissa ann]

If I close, I don't charge. I take 10 holidays off, one week vacation and 5 personal days.
If they take a vacation, the 1st week is 1/2 their rate after that, it's their normal rate.