I was surprised by the things that some of the childcare providers wrote. I agree with what you said. I don't unnecessarily leave my son in childcare when I am not working but there are days I need to go to the dentist or have a certain exam at a doctor's appointment (or anywhere else that might not be appropriate to have a child with you) and took the day off work to get all of that done. I don't think it's fair for a childcare provider to just "Oh, you aren't in your work clothes. Well, why are you bringing your child then??" They are getting paid either way! Now, if someone is leaving their child extra long on a consistent basis, then I don't think it is necessarily right or best for the child. But I don't think a paid childcare provider should be so upset if the agreed upon terms aren't being violated.

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