Help! Need To Close For 2 Days

[Blackcat31]

Thank you so much

You're welcome and I hope you feel better soon!

[MarinaVanessa]

True and no I don't have any sick days on my contract however I been very lenient caring for sick children, I had kids with fever, cough, runny nose etc because parents complained they can't miss work etc. so I have been caring for sick kids. I know I got this from one of them but its hard to tell who.

Okay I know you have already made your decision and all and I really don't mean this in a condescending way at all, I just wanted to point something out here in what you said.

You don't have any sick days in your contract therefore you can't legally hold them accountable for paying for the days that you are closed unless the parents signed something that says they are agreeing to it (contract, policies etc). But you already decided on this part of the issue anyhow.

You even said that you have been lenient about sick kids in daycare which means that you really can't blame any of the parents for bringing sick kids because you are the allowing it KWIM? I know you already thought about this but I mention it because I can't stress the importance of providers that don't enforce their own policies and then suffer later when it comes back to kick them in the booty. DCP's don't always care that you suffer, they only care if they suffer. Other providers please take note.

I suggest that instead of waiting for the next contract renewal you just write up a letter with a change in policies effective two weeks from the date that you hand the families the letters.

Dear DCP,

This is your two week notice of change in policies. As of [DATE] 5 paid sick days will be added to the policies/contract. As of the above date this policy will become effective and I, the child care provider, will be able to take up 5 paid sick days per calendar year where the daycare will close with minimum notice.

Please make sure find alternative emergency child care arrangements in case that I should become ill if you do not wish to be inconvenienced by having to take time off of work, as this is a parent's responsibility.

As a reminder, there are already illness policies in place which will be fully enforced effective immediately. Take the time to review the current illness policies and become familiar with them to prevent any inconvenience or confusion in the future. If you have any questions about the policies that you would like me to clarify don't hesitate to contact me.

I would also like to remind you that should you not agree with this change, as per our contract, a written 2 weeks notice of termination is required and payment for those final two weeks are required to be paid.

Thank you
DC provider


This way you don't have to rewrite your entire contract or handbook just yet, you can just give them a notice and add the policy in your own time.

[Little Star75]

Okay I know you have already made your decision and all and I really don't mean this in a condescending way at all, I just wanted to point something out here in what you said.

You don't have any sick days in your contract therefore you can't legally hold them accountable for paying for the days that you are closed unless the parents signed something that says they are agreeing to it (contract, policies etc). But you already decided on this part of the issue anyhow.

You even said that you have been lenient about sick kids in daycare which means that you really can't blame any of the parents for bringing sick kids because you are the allowing it KWIM? I know you already thought about this but I mention it because I can't stress the importance of providers that don't enforce their own policies and then suffer later when it comes back to kick them in the booty. DCP's don't always care that you suffer, they only care if they suffer. Other providers please take note.

I suggest that instead of waiting for the next contract renewal you just write up a letter with a change in policies effective two weeks from the date that you hand the families the letters.

Dear DCP,

This is your two week notice of change in policies. As of [DATE] 5 paid sick days will be added to the policies/contract. As of the above date this policy will become effective and I, the child care provider, will be able to take up 5 paid sick days per calendar year where the daycare will close with minimum notice.

Please make sure find alternative emergency child care arrangements in case that I should become ill if you do not wish to be inconvenienced by having to take time off of work, as this is a parent's responsibility.

As a reminder, there are already illness policies in place which will be fully enforced effective immediately. Take the time to review the current illness policies and become familiar with them to prevent any inconvenience or confusion in the future. If you have any questions about the policies that you would like me to clarify don't hesitate to contact me.

I would also like to remind you that should you not agree with this change, as per our contract, a written 2 weeks notice of termination is required and payment for those final two weeks are required to be paid.

Thank you
DC provider


This way you don't have to rewrite your entire contract or handbook just yet, you can just give them a notice and add the policy in your own time.

You are sooooo helpful and blkcat too, you girls rock!

[Little Star75]

Use the letter I posted above but change the wording a bit so that it says:

Dear DCP's

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the child care will be closed for the following two days and reopening on Friday March 15, 2013.

These two days will be credited on your next invoice.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Daycare Provider