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My regular hours are 7-5. In a couple weeks I have to go in for an ortho appt to pick up a new retainer at 4:45. My orthodontist’s hours are 8-5. They...

[TwinMama]

You would think I would be better at this, but I'm not. How do you nicely word that you're taking this Holiday time off?

[Ac114]

Does anyone else feel guilty or struggle with taking time off and having parents upset. I know this sounds so silly but I have the hardest time making,...

[Valerie928]

Today I was closed so I could attend a mother's day celebration at my son's school. My dc families have known about this day off for a long time. I reminded...

[N_Provider]

After 15 years in childcare, I have developed an injury to my arm from repetitive lifting. In lieu of my annual summer vacation, I wanted to take 30...

[Ariana]

How much time do you all take off? Is it paid or unpaid?

I am going to be revamping my contract soon to include more time off. I currently...

[maelb05]

I have a combination of teacher families and non teacher families. We are in the Midwest, so schools were closed yesterday for snow and today and Wednesday...

[Ac114]

So my sons school has a mother/son dance next Friday from 6-8. I close at 5:30. I was just invited to go to dinner beforehand with a few other moms and...

I notified my parents weeks ago that I will be closing today at 3:30 for a dentist appointment. I dutifully reminded them several times that I will be...

[Josiegirl]

I've handed out a list of early closures and days off for the summer, just Memorial Day and 4th of July. But it looks like there is a week in July where...

I have been providing child care for 20 years and I cannot believe what I am experiencing with MOST of the children in my care right now.

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[Max]

When you calculate your time % for the year, do you subtract the hours in which you're closed? Vacation, holidays, sick, etc. ?

Does paid/unpaid...

[tntsmom]

So, I have had a family since 2014 and I send home a monthly newsletter explaining if days off are needed, whats going on, donations, etc. Long story...

[AliB]

I have been having this feeling lately that I have been too reliable for my families over the years. As my time comes to an end in the daycare business...

[cara041083]

Ok so I have been open for over 3 years. I have had for the most part the same families. In my contract I take 1 week off at a half rate, and 3 personal...