Originally Posted by mommabear:
I wanted to take my daughters out for a WINTER holiday (1 week off for Christmas) and was told by my daycare provider that I will have to pay for that week. Going over the contract, I see that they only allow one week of vacation in the summer time. I think that is absolutely unreasonable and unfair. I gave the provider a FULL month's notice and the answer was I'd still have to pay.
Yes, it is always best to refamiliarize yourself with your daycare contract BEFORE you make plans to take a winter vacation.
Your daycare provider is completely within her rights if you signed a contract.