Daycare problem

Amrice78

My DCP informed me yesterday that she's going to three days a week after Labor Day.  DS only goes three days a week so that's not really a problem except they aren't the same three days she's working.  DH will have to change his schedule.  The other thing is she's only taking 3 kids, so she won't be able to take the new baby in the spring.  I think I'll try to keep Mikey there until the baby is born to give us more time to find a new provider, I'm going to tell her on Monday, but I don't know if she'll keep Mikey knowing that he'll be leaving in May (when my maternity leave is up).  If not, I'm screwed and only have a month to find a new placement/

mbtortor

Ugh that stinks, sorry for your situation.  Maybe you should start looking now- figure out what your options are.  Plus, do you think it will be hard for DS to adjust to a new baby and a new daycare at the same time?

flyingsaucer

I'm sorry, that sucks!  My thoughts would be to try to look for something and get him settled in before the baby arrives.  You may not want to introduce a new daycare situation at the same time as he has to adjust to having a new sibling!  JMO!  Good luck!

aforst

I agree w/ pp.  If you know he won't go there after the baby comes, I would look for something else now.  The sooner he can get moved and adjusted to a new sitter, the better.  Hopefully you can find someone to fit w/ your current schedule, so your DH doesn't have to change. I also agree that new daycare and new baby may be an awful lot for him. GL!!

mlkbride03

That stinks! ?I agree- I would switch him soon, and let him get adjusted to a new person before the baby comes. ALso, maybe your DH wouldn't have to switch his work schedule then. GL

Amrice78

That's all true, but a MONTH to find a new placement seems a little daunting and ridiculous to me.  I know she only has to give me two weeks notice, but this really sucks.

ourlittlebean

if you are worried about her keeping him if you tell her you are leaving - dont tell her.  2 weeks notice is pretty standard.  she gave you a month, give her the same.

and i agree on getting your LO settled before new baby would probably be easier on him.

GL 

Amrice78

ourlittlebean:

if you are worried about her keeping him if you tell her you are leaving - dont tell her.  2 weeks notice is pretty standard.  she gave you a month, give her the same.

and i agree on getting your LO settled before new baby would probably be easier on him.

GL 

I would give her the same notice.  I really like her.  She already knows I'm pg so that's why I am worried.  I guess the best case would be to keep him there until I can find somewhere else (but before the baby comes), give her a month's notice, and then move him.