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I understand the need to know when a parent is dropping off. That part makes sense... I am referring to those that have a strict "see you tomorrow if you aren't here by X time" policy.... as a parent myself I kind of feel like it's restrictive in a way.
With the push for so much more education verses care happening in this profession I am wondering where those parents that DO value any extra face time with their child go? I understand school (as in Kindergarten and up) having a strict start time but I don't understand child CARES having them.
If a parent gives me their schedule for next week saying they will drop off every day except Thursday at 9AM but will be dropping the child off at say 11:00 on Thursday then I would fully expect them to drop off every day at 9AM except Thursday.
I WOULD allow the later drop off on Thursday but from what I am reading (and trying to understand) is that many providers with a strict drop off policy would not allow it. That is what I am having a hard time "getting"
But do you have a "You weren't here by X time so no attendance allowed at all today" policy.
Apologies if I am confusing....for someone that can create forms and easily write letters/notes/reminders for parents I sure struggle with wording my questions and perspectives sometimes....
With the push for so much more education verses care happening in this profession I am wondering where those parents that DO value any extra face time with their child go? I understand school (as in Kindergarten and up) having a strict start time but I don't understand child CARES having them.
If a parent gives me their schedule for next week saying they will drop off every day except Thursday at 9AM but will be dropping the child off at say 11:00 on Thursday then I would fully expect them to drop off every day at 9AM except Thursday.
I WOULD allow the later drop off on Thursday but from what I am reading (and trying to understand) is that many providers with a strict drop off policy would not allow it. That is what I am having a hard time "getting"
But do you have a "You weren't here by X time so no attendance allowed at all today" policy.
Apologies if I am confusing....for someone that can create forms and easily write letters/notes/reminders for parents I sure struggle with wording my questions and perspectives sometimes....
I offer a lot of services that most daycares don't. Late drop off simply isn't one of them. It would make it nearly impossible to offer many of my other services. My clients don't complain about it at all. 
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