Originally Posted by Laurel:
While this post sounds a little 'off', I'll answer in case it is legit.
I disagree with most providers here. I would feed a child in this circumstance. However, if it became a regular thing then I'd have to get a few things straight with the parent.
It's not the child's fault when they were or weren't fed and it doesn't disrupt the day all that much to give a child a light snack.
Actually it could throw off the day... at least here
when one child gets something they usually all want it & if I'm trying to get 4 littles between 3 months & 2 years down for a nap that extra 15 minutes could end up being a lost 30-40 minutes especially if one is needing a bottle (based on my pickups that could really screw my day). Also, if I had just cleaned up lunch the last thing I want to worry about is crackers crumbs & more dirty cups during the one time I might actually get a break in 12 hrs.