What Are Your Strict Policies?

I've never been a complete pushover, but recently after an incident in my home, I've gone from accomodating to "this is my business, you are my client"....

[permanentvacation]

I'm either reprimanding a parent for not paying on time, reprimanding a parent for banging on my door at nap time to pick their child up early, unannounced...

[Baby Beluga]

I have a child who came in today doused in cologne. Not sure why the parents thought this would be appropriate. My nose is running and I am sneezing....

[Josiegirl]

Does everyone update both the contract and handbook each year for clients, whether they've been coming 10 years or they're brand new? If you change your...

[Puddleduck]

Hello! I have a 4 year old dcg who LOVES her naps but her parents don't want her napping anymore. I try to keep her awake but every day it's a struggle....

[Preschool/daycare teacher]

I did a search but didn't come up with anything specific to what I'm looking for. I've been working on changing my policies and by January I want to be...

[mamamanda]

So my group has changed lately with my new policies & I LOVE the group I'll be having full time in 2 weeks. I am having to make some adjustments though...

[childcaremom]

So my dcf that I have posted about before arrived this morning saying that dcb had had 3 shots at the doctor's this morning.

I exclude...

[jlynn]

Hello; When it comes to your daycare's policies, procedures, and contracts, do you have an attorney (small business, or the like) review/assist in the...

[deliberateliterate]

It's their first day and he was arguing with me over my vacation policy (no charge when I'm off, 50% for anything additional). He wouldn't let it go,...

[lindap1229]

Hi,
I am new to the forum but have been a Family Child Care owner for over 25 years. I have been very fortunate to have very few problems with...

[daycarediva]

I'm updating my handbook for 2015, looking for inspiration!

[Hartingirl]

Good morning!

Two questions:

1. Should I be sure to include a clause in my contract that states something about my right...

[finsup]

Do you take them? How often? Are the pre-planned or just as needed? Do you charge parents for them?
Basically, I need to take more time off. I'm...

[mim]

I'm making changes to my policies. I'm going to a set up to 9.5 hrs of care a day. One set rate for contracted hours between 7-430 because I want to know...