Contract Changes-How Much Time Do You Give DCPs?

[Josiegirl]

I only get 5 paid holidays off per year, nothing else. Class I attended last week said we should charge per slot, 52 weeks a year, regardless of attendance. I'm definitely going to change my policies to state that. How much time should I allow before I implement new policies?

[melonieb]

I only get 5 paid holidays off per year, nothing else. Class I attended last week said we should charge per slot, 52 weeks a year, regardless of attendance. I'm definitely going to change my policies to state that. How much time should I allow before I implement new policies?

I got screwed during Christmas break last year, so i started my 52 week charge January 1. I didnt give my parents much notice. I typed up up before January 1 and had them sign it January 2-3. No issues since

[Annalee]

I only get 5 paid holidays off per year, nothing else. Class I attended last week said we should charge per slot, 52 weeks a year, regardless of attendance. I'm definitely going to change my policies to state that. How much time should I allow before I implement new policies?

Whatever you decide 2 wks, 4 wks, etc...just do so in a non-negotiable but professional way. You got this! Good luck! happyface

[rebekki78]

I have it in my contract that if it is a new rule, it is effective immediately. if it is a change I allow 2 weeks before it comes into practice. But it is entirely up to you on this!

[melilley]

I give them 2 weeks notice.

[NeedaVaca]

Do you mean 52 weeks per year regardless of their attendance or are you adding in vacation time for yourself as well?

I do the 52 weeks per year, pd holidays, 2 weeks vacation and 3 personal/sick days. I love it and wouldn't do it any other way I have never had a parent complain!

[TwinKristi]

I gave families 6 days. I just emailed everyone today and it's effective Monday.

[Josiegirl]

Do you mean 52 weeks per year regardless of their attendance or are you adding in vacation time for yourself as well?

I do the 52 weeks per year, pd holidays, 2 weeks vacation and 3 personal/sick days. I love it and wouldn't do it any other way I have never had a parent complain!

Oh. Well how do I word that change if it's meant to include any time that I take off also?

[TwinKristi]

Oh. Well how do I word that change if it's meant to include any time that I take off also?

I would take 52wks a year as including all holidays and vacations. :confused:

[NeedaVaca]

I would take 52wks a year as including all holidays and vacations. :confused:

Right but it doesn't sound like she took paid vacation before so if parents didn't pay her for that and also didn't pay when they are not attending then she needs to address both things.

[NeedaVaca]

Oh. Well how do I word that change if it's meant to include any time that I take off also?

I think it depends on how many weeks paid vacation you want. If you want 2 but want this to be effective in a couple of weeks I would consider prorating the vacation and only use 1 week between now and January. Then starting in January it will be 2 weeks for the whole year.

[Josiegirl]

Thanks! Good points

That's why this is my go-to forum.