See I totally agree! In fact I pulled up your rate sheet BlackCat to see what you charge... DCM would probably crap herself.

This DCM tried to negotiate a cheaper rate last winter when the newborn began care. I told her that I already discount her rate and cannot go any lower. She gave me some attitude and said something like "what so I am paying for the day they don't attend" I said no you are paying a set rate and then added additional fees if she needed wednesdays.

I have lost several families in the past few months and have been without an income for 6 weeks HOLDING 4 spaces for these DCKs (3 different DCFs) without any fees (I know my fault) BUT then I get this message that she wants even more of a break. WHO is going to pay my bills??

I just know that when I respond I risk losing this family, but I keep telling myself- what will DCM want next?

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