As a parent I'd walk. You aren't the first care giver on this thread to state that "the parents are still getting paid". You realize they are doing a job for the money, right? And on top of doing that job they've either had to take on the full role of caregiver or find alternative home-based care? The kids didn't just vanish.
After reading through the thread and talking with the center director my own kids are enrolled with, 50% seems like a good compromise. It'll keep the center open and, honestly, most states who've mandated daycare closures have updated their unemployment insurance benefits to include daycare owners. I encourage you to take a look. If it is, that usually accommodates the recipient with 75% of pay - which is better for you in the long run.
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
This is all so hard to decide what to do. One or both of all my parents are working from home, some are off and all still getting paid. It is in my contract that in emergency closures, regular tuition is due. Half my payments were late but I did receive all the families tuition checks last week. I will just see how it goes. A couple weeks is one thing but if it’s decided we have to close longer than that, I know people are going to not be happy about it. I plan to continue with full tuition and if they decide not to pay I will explain that the spot will not be available when it’s time to return. That should encourage everyone to pay. It’s only fair. Stay strong everyone. Praying we stay healthy and this is over soon.