4th of July???

[Blackcat31]

as a parent..i think it's a little on the selfish side if you KNOW your daycare kids' parents' have to work the 5th,but you want to close just because you'll only have 1 or 2 kids... some parents work in the medical field or at grocery stores etc. and they will be open even on the 4th...just something to think about.... i, being the ONLY family member within 200 miles of me, find it extremely difficult and a burden for me to find backup care for that day, pay my original daycare, AND pay the back up..just my opinion..not trying to put anyone down..i get we all need a break sometimes

If as a parent you KNOW you need to work on a holiday, then I would think that as a parent/adult you would NOT sign on or enroll with a provider who closes for federal holidays.

I have banking to do on certain days but instead of demanding that the bank stay open for ME, I simply adjust my schedule accordingly.

Also NOT having family members within a 200 mile radius is YOUR problem, NOT your child care providers.

Thinking that your provider should be accountable or responsible for that IS selfish on YOUR part.

[crazydaycarelady]

I always take vacation that week because I figure it is one less day the parents have to find other care for. If I wasn't on vacation I would definitely be closing that Friday!

[Sunchimes]

I had planned to work the 5th-never even considered taking it off. In fact, the last 2 years I had parents working in retail and in the medical field and I stayed open. We have a big family gathering about 40 miles away. The town parade goes in front of the house, then we have a barbecue, etc. The past 2 years, I took a dck with me. We had 100 times more fun having a kid with us. Both sets of parents are off this year. We thought about borrowing one of them for the day. ;-)

At pick up today, mom mentioned that she was taking a vacation day the 5th, so we will both have a long weekend. I think the 4th is unpaid (I'll have to check my contract) but the 5th will be paid since I'm available.

[SilverSabre25]

I'm taking off two days next week so I only took off the 4th. We don't usually do much for the holiday anyway so I don't mind. It will be a low-key day on the 5th with lots of naps, lots of protein, and possibly something REALLY special for afternoon snack...

[Sunshine74]

You know, that is a really good question. I know we are off on the 4th, but not sure about the 5th. We will probably find out how many need care that day and decide accordingly.

[BumbleBee]

Closed 4th & 5th. Families were notified no later then Jan 31st of ALL closed dates for the year (10 total).

[DaisyMamma]

Since the 4th of July falls on a Thursday, are you taking Thursday AND Friday off??? I don't really like the idea of having Thurday off, just to be open the next day, then closed again for the weekend...kwim??? Just curious...

I'm closed the whole week happyfacehappyfacehappyface

[williams2008]

Yep, I'm off the 4th as a paid hiliday and already sent a letter home that I will most likely close the 5th as well and that if I do close, it is unpaid. I just need the break

Same here!!!

[LK5kids]

Just the 4th....but a good idea to take the 5th too!

[Unregistered]

I close early the 3rd and I don't open again until July 15!!! I am also getting paid

ME TOO!! Thought it would be a great time to use some of my paid vacation. We are going to closed and at the beach (woohoo) closing an hour early on the 3rd and openings back up on monday the 15th!! This is a MUCH NEEDED break! Burnout is at its max!

[Familycare71]

Yep, I'm off the 4th as a paid hiliday and already sent a letter home that I will most likely close the 5th as well and that if I do close, it is unpaid. I just need the break

Same for me... But maybe I will add the 5th paid too for next year

[Cradle2crayons]

All of my parents for the most part work on holidays, due to their profession. The ONLY days I take off are Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. I have two days a week off already and my state pays I only get paid for if they are here. I can't see charging this three sibling set low income mother $60 for a paid holiday for a drop in rate. I only work when she works. Which is 5 days a week.

I termed the second shift kiddo, long story.

So now I just have the three sibling set, plus my drop in two. One is an overnight drop in with advance notice. The other is an afternoon drop in here and there for 4 hours max.

However, the one who is doing four day a week half day preschool starting in August will be paid and paid holidays just like school does.

[WImom]

Definitely closing the 5th! I didn't last year and oh my, don't want to make that mistake again. The family that is still with me that was with me then, was out until almost 1am-no thanks!

That's why I always include the 5th as a paid holiday. I know fireworks do not start until 10:00pm so kids are out way too late. I also had too many parents dropping off thier tired cranky kids and then going back home for the day.