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Solandia 07:22 AM 04-23-2012
I get a call for second shift about once/yr.

I am the ONLY licensed daycare that is licensed for second in my surrounding area, population of about 20-30K. There is virtually NO demand for second shift/third shift care for and we have 2 huge 24/7 factories, a distribution center for a major company, and a hospital in my area. I require the same payment & rules as my dayshift. $30/shift on contract or $40 drop in. These parents, in general, feel that is too much to pay to 'watch the kid sleep', and I am completely unwilling to do it for less. Especially since the odds of getting another kid on the same schedule is virtually impossible. Barely profitable( unprofitable if you calculate my time being worth anything whatsoever)..it is a stupid business decision that even I offer it at all.
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