Jane's mother is late, again. One of the most frustrating aspects of being a child care professional is late parents. Here are some things to help you with this problem. Before accepting a family, make sure you can accommodate the parent's work schedules.
Some parents never work late while others have last-minute meetings almost every day.
Often, parents don't realize it is a problem when they are late. Their previous provider may not have minded if they were late. Or they may not mind working late and assume you are the same way. These parents are not truly inconsiderate - they are just not aware that they are causing a conflict. It is up to you to avoid this problem by clearly stating your policy during the original interview with the parents.