I Am So Mad!!!

[Thriftylady]

The only two options I see are a prepay method as other have mentioned or just don't allow it. If it were me, I would do the prepay option, and if she doesn't show enjoy the paid free time (but I am an early bird!!).

But it seems like this is more about respect than it is about the money. Perhaps you could talk with mom that if it happens again you will no longer open early for her. Doesn't matter if she does it next week or next year. One more strike and she is out

I actually just told hubby this is what I am going to do. Money is nice, but really to me being treated like a human is better. And it really irks me when people act like our time doesn't matter just because we live where we work.

[JackandJill]

And it really irks me when people act like our time doesn't matter just because we live where we work.

I hate when people ask for a favor and finish it with, "Ya know, since you're just at home." I think daycare providers and SAHMs never get full recognition for how much work we all do in a day!!

[Mike]

My DH has ABSOLUTELY NO part in my daycare! and I like it that way! ::

Lucky for me, I won't have to worry about a husband to argue with. ::

[thrivingchildcarecom]

Yep! CHARGE IT! I bet she gets up then! LOL

[Leigh]

From experience: Make that PRE-PAY for early drop-offs. No refunds, no applying to "next time."

Absolutely have them pay for it, and pay a premium price (at least double the usual hourly rate). I also tell the parents that I will not be up waiting for them, and that they need to call me when they leave their home to let me know they are ACTUALLY on their way. I hate getting up 2 hours early to find that the parents couldn't force themselves out of bed at the planned time.

[Thriftylady]

Absolutely have them pay for it, and pay a premium price (at least double the usual hourly rate). I also tell the parents that I will not be up waiting for them, and that they need to call me when they leave their home to let me know they are ACTUALLY on their way. I hate getting up 2 hours early to find that the parents couldn't force themselves out of bed at the planned time.

See the reason I don't like the have her call me option, is it always make me afraid I won't hear the phone so I don't sleep well.

[Thriftylady]

Lucky for me, I won't have to worry about a husband to argue with. ::

The crazy part about mine is that when I specifically ask him about something with my business he will say "well it's your business so it doesn't matter what I think". Then, when I am just venting about something and not asking, he has all kinds of ideas, usually what I am doing wrong. I love the guy, I really do, but I really wish he would offer his advice when I ask for it, and just listen when I vent! LOL after being married 16 years in August, I can already tell you that will NEVER happen.

[Crazy8]

Just curious for those who say prepay, I would say 80% of the time when my parents ask for the early drop off it is by text/phone the evening before - usually when they discover they need to do something the next morning. How do you handle those??
I have had the ones who then end up running late, usually only by 20-30 min. but I like my sleep and its soooo annoying when they don't show up when they say they will.

[LysesKids]

Just curious for those who say prepay, I would say 80% of the time when my parents ask for the early drop off it is by text/phone the evening before - usually when they discover they need to do something the next morning. How do you handle those??
I have had the ones who then end up running late, usually only by 20-30 min. but I like my sleep and its soooo annoying when they don't show up when they say they will.

I do not even consider early drop unless I have 12-24 hrs advance notice (and I approve)... & yes, they pay the additional fees @ drop off or no extra care is allowed. If I say NO, then they had to either drop @ normal time or find a work around.

Like next Monday, family asked yesterday for 2 hours early because of unusual work situation and they will pick up earlier too... I can accommodate & will, seeing that they asked 6 days early; good clients - I know they will pay because this is my 60 hr week kid. Military families can't afford to lose good care if no base care is available