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DaycareMama 05:48 PM 10-28-2012
if you dont mind sharing your policy on this i would love to see it. So far I have nothing written about this but tonight im wishing I did. Not sure what the norm is
daycarediva 06:18 PM 10-28-2012
I close. I am tossing a notice both written and verbally to parents tomorrow telling them the circumstances in which I would close if need be.
Sugar Magnolia 06:28 PM 10-28-2012
If your public schools are closed and public transportation has stopped, you absolutely should close. Its a matter of keeping people off the roads.
So sayeth the Florida Hurricane Veteran.
Good luck y' all.. Stay safe....
So sayeth the Florida Hurricane Veteran.
Good luck y' all.. Stay safe....
DaycareMama 06:44 PM 10-28-2012
thanks ladies. Our schools are closed but not in state of emergency yet. I will be sure to tell parents in the morning though. And to add it into my policy
Crazy8 07:33 PM 10-28-2012
from what my husband is telling me there are different levels of state of emergency?? it doesn't always mean you can't be on the roads??
I don't have anything in my policy about it - when it comes to storms, etc. parents need to understand I don't have the commute - THEY DO - and they need to do what is in the best interest of their family. But I remind them if they can drop their child off that morning they darn well need to be able to pick them up ON TIME later that day.
I can not be open without power though, so in cases of extended power outages I would be closed.
I don't have anything in my policy about it - when it comes to storms, etc. parents need to understand I don't have the commute - THEY DO - and they need to do what is in the best interest of their family. But I remind them if they can drop their child off that morning they darn well need to be able to pick them up ON TIME later that day.
I can not be open without power though, so in cases of extended power outages I would be closed.
melskids 04:51 AM 10-29-2012
Ditto what Crazy8 said.
I don't "close" because then they think they don't have to pay for the day. I let them tell me they're not coming.
I don't "close" because then they think they don't have to pay for the day. I let them tell me they're not coming.
DaisyMamma 06:30 AM 10-29-2012
Originally Posted by melskids:
Ditto what Crazy8 said.
I don't "close" because then they think they don't have to pay for the day. I let them tell me they're not coming.
Exactly this, but I'm looking for other people's responses on this because I will revise my policies after this to be closed and paid and I want an official way to state it.Ditto what Crazy8 said.
I don't "close" because then they think they don't have to pay for the day. I let them tell me they're not coming.
Blackcat31 11:38 AM 10-29-2012
I have never had to close for a full day due to extreme weather but I have closed early due to winter storms or power outages. My handbook states:
EMERGENCY CLOSURES
There is always the possibility of emergency closures, due to illness, injury, bad weather, power outages, or other unforeseen circumstances. I will notify you as soon as possible if this occurs.
In the event that I am unable to open for the day or need to close early, due to illness, or other personal reasons, it is your responsibility as the parent to have back-up care.
Full tuition will be due for any partial days of attendance.
EMERGENCY CLOSURES
There is always the possibility of emergency closures, due to illness, injury, bad weather, power outages, or other unforeseen circumstances. I will notify you as soon as possible if this occurs.
In the event that I am unable to open for the day or need to close early, due to illness, or other personal reasons, it is your responsibility as the parent to have back-up care.
Full tuition will be due for any partial days of attendance.