I get a sub at least once a month for a few hours for appointments. I have appointments, my kids have appointments, sometimes my kids and/or I are sick. I let my parents know at the interview meeting that I rarely close if I am sick or have an appointment--I have subs that can work for me.

I feel bad if I have to get a sub a few times in one week or two weeks in a row, but I would feel worse if I had to make my families find alternate care. I think having a sub is a great thing. This week, I had a sub for 2 hours on Wednesday for an appointment for my daughter, then had one all day on Thursday and Friday because my son was sick and then my daughter and I caught it.

In a center daycare, there are different people in the rooms quite a bit--I don't think those workers feel guilty about using their sick days or taking off for appointments. It's the same as any job--people need time off for certain things.

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