Originally Posted by daycarediva:
She requested again today. I am OVER it already. Guarantee the push for 'independence' and 'no nap' is for a prek program. Older sibs attended one, and Mom gushed about my program and how she wished she found me sooner so kids wouldn't have had to attend the expensive prek. Waiting on notice, but NOT shortening naps. 
Agree to it....
I charge $50 per day per child for no-nap or shortened nap requests. Payable in cash upon drop off on each day the parent needs/wants or requests alterations to my regular rest schedule.
I charge for it because I don't know anyone willing to work for less than min. wage and for less than at least 3 hours so I have to hire someone that's willing to supervise and entertain the non-napper so I happily offer this service to parents that request nap alterations for their child.
Its a win-win for everyone! Parent gets their request met and I get a few extra $'s. Of course there isn't a single parent that's taken me up on my offer but the option is still there if they want it.
So, I say offer DCM the option and see if she takes you up on it!
