This might be a classic case of "not a good fit". It can be hard to turn away business, especially when we work so hard to get clients, but it can be equally hard catering to a child who is used to an environment that we can't really replicate in our child care setting. Sometimes parents get confused about our role and that we are not nannies.

Over the years I have adopted a practice of informing parents that as a child care provider I have mandated regulations that I must adhere to and that some of those practices might be at odds with what they do at home. I provide them with our daily schedule so they can see what a typical day is like here. If that doesn't work for them, then they probably won't work for us either.

If you would like me to share a note that I send out to parents who are having difficulty following our rules, just send me a PM with your email. I would be happy to share.

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