Sometimes in Life ...as the saying goes "When it rains, it pours." Sometimes life is just like that. But I think (in general) 5 unexpected closings in the last 5 months is excessive. Parents need to know they can count on your services and they probably arent feeling very confident in that right now. I only close if I am VERY sick or there is a death in the family, or an serious injury/illness with my hubby or own children....there isnt anything you can do about things like that.
However, I would not have closed for a day to disinfect the house. I would have done it in the evening before. I have only been a home provider for 2 years (center based for 10 years before that) and I have only closed once because I had the flu and had a fever and was throwing up.
Other than MAJOR things, home providers do not have the luxury of taking off work. Too many people are counting on our services.

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