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Around here, charging by the hour/day, not by the spot, is the norm.
I have 3 children signed on right now.
Child 1 is pt (15 hours a week) same every week. Always let me know if child won't be here (sick, etc.), always give me a minimum of 2 weeks notice of vacations, never have to ask for payment, never have to remind them of anything, basically the dream family.
Child 2 is ft (30-40 hours a week) always Tues, Wed, Thurs. Fridays occasionally. Always have the schedule a minimum of a week in advance, never have to ask for payment, never have to remind them of anything, another dream family.
Child 3 was supposed to be ft (50 hours a week) but is basically drop in-when they have $$ (0-50 hours a week). Sometimes I know a week ahead of time, other times I know an hour before they get here. Always telling me they were coming, never asking me if I could take the child that day. Me, being stupid, allowed this because I had the space available.
I just recieved a call from a potential family. Due to the age of the child I would not be able (per licensing) to have Child 2, Child 3 and Potential child here at the same time. I have not interviewed potential family face to face yet, though our phone conversations have been very productive--no red flags whatsoever. I realize that could change though.
If the potential family and I are a good fit, it would be in the best interest of the business to take on the potential family (30 hours a week, set schedule) and switch Child 3 to drop-in on days when I have the space (when child 2 is here but not potential child and vice-versa).
Ethically I feel like a b-o-o-b. Child 3 has done so well here. This kid THRIVES on structure and basically doesn't have any outside of daycare. I feel so incredibly bad because this kid is paying the price for the familys irresponsibility. I KNOW it shouldn't matter, I KNOW it shouldn't make a difference to me, but it DOES.
Okay.......kick away.
I have 3 children signed on right now.
Child 1 is pt (15 hours a week) same every week. Always let me know if child won't be here (sick, etc.), always give me a minimum of 2 weeks notice of vacations, never have to ask for payment, never have to remind them of anything, basically the dream family.
Child 2 is ft (30-40 hours a week) always Tues, Wed, Thurs. Fridays occasionally. Always have the schedule a minimum of a week in advance, never have to ask for payment, never have to remind them of anything, another dream family.
Child 3 was supposed to be ft (50 hours a week) but is basically drop in-when they have $$ (0-50 hours a week). Sometimes I know a week ahead of time, other times I know an hour before they get here. Always telling me they were coming, never asking me if I could take the child that day. Me, being stupid, allowed this because I had the space available.
I just recieved a call from a potential family. Due to the age of the child I would not be able (per licensing) to have Child 2, Child 3 and Potential child here at the same time. I have not interviewed potential family face to face yet, though our phone conversations have been very productive--no red flags whatsoever. I realize that could change though.
If the potential family and I are a good fit, it would be in the best interest of the business to take on the potential family (30 hours a week, set schedule) and switch Child 3 to drop-in on days when I have the space (when child 2 is here but not potential child and vice-versa).
Ethically I feel like a b-o-o-b. Child 3 has done so well here. This kid THRIVES on structure and basically doesn't have any outside of daycare. I feel so incredibly bad because this kid is paying the price for the familys irresponsibility. I KNOW it shouldn't matter, I KNOW it shouldn't make a difference to me, but it DOES.
Okay.......kick away.
I completely agree
(me too!)
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