Columbus Day

[e.j.]

Same here; some providers close for Columbus Day and others choose to remain open. I take the day as a paid holiday and would much rather have parents ask me if I'm closed than have them assume I'm open and show up on my door step bright and early that day. I do post a reminder on the door about a week ahead of time so parents can see it as they enter/exit. It helps!

[Play Care]

I have been a childcare provider for over 20 yrs. my have times changed. Is it me or have my parents become ruder? There here on time and come late to pick the children up. Parents follow rules on my contract when its convenient for them and want to question me if I'm closed on a certain day or not. I love all the children but I am really going to buckle down on late fees and everything else, parents will not do as they please in my business. Getting frustrated and may find a new job because of the wicked parents..... I hate being (MEAN), I'm closed every Govt Holiday so why do they ask am I open for Columbus Day? Really

That is frustrating! Where I live every school, government office, and post offices, are all closed for every federal holiday. But it's hit or miss if private businesses are closed.
They may legitimately have to work and forget you're closed. In those cases I usually mention to those clients that perhaps a day care center would be a better fit.
I'm do my best to be as reliable as possible when parents are working, but I need time to get other things done too.
I sometimes find parents want the lower tuition of the in home with all the services of a center, but I'm only one person.