I would close early. I also only accept families that are understanding that I will be flexible with them when I can be, but it is a two way street and I need them to be flexible with me at times. I have 4 kids and a husband who works 3pm-1am. They are great about me needing to close early for soccer etc and when one daycare parent is sick or out of town, I help them out by adjusting my hours where I can to make things easier. But my families also prefer to use their extended family as back up care vs me bringing in a substitute.

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