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Switching daycare. How to break the news?

AvaLikeLavaAvaLikeLava member
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One of the daycare centerd (I called back in May 2008) finally has a spot open for G... so we're going to switch from our family daycare to this center.

I feel a little guilty about the move, mostly because I know our provider already has a bunch of spots open in her care. She's lovely, she is, and it's been good to have her taken care of G for as long, but I feel that this center is a better fit for us and our parenting style. I don't want her to have to let go of her staff, or hurt her business.

So how do I tell her we're going to move? I don't want to say "I feel he'll be better prepared for school there than with you", because I don't want to hurt her feelings either.

What would you say?

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  • hersheykisshersheykiss
    When I told the old daycare, I wrote a note saying, "We have found another situation that is better suited to our needs." They will need something in writting for the licensing board so have something written & signed when you tell them in person.
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  • MarksGrrlMarksGrrl member
    Tough one.  I would probably tell her that location and hours are better for your situation right now.  If you really appreciate the care and like her a lot I would probably also bring flowers or a treat or something on G's last day and tell her how much you appreciate her.  GL!
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  • ashleyhuneyashleyhuney member

    I'm trying to figure this one out myself.  Truthfully, I think I'm going to lie.  The reasons are basically that I don't agree with her parenting style (he's with a family) and I'm not sure I 100% trust her...there's no good way of saying it.  And since there's NO way we can afford to pay for 2 places at the same time, and I need to give 2 weeks notice I want those 2 weeks to be as smooth as possible.  Technically, I need to put notice in today... 

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  • we-love-to-trywe-love-to-try

    When I first met with our DCP she said although she provides excellent care, it's not intended to be a preschool learning environment. So she essentially told us that she expects us to take Jenna to a more appropriate environment when the time comes.

    It's not going to be easy no matter what you do. But if I were in the situation I would say "A position has opened up at a center that we've been waiting on for some time. We didn't realize that the waiting list was as long as it is, and when they called us, we wanted to take advantage. Thank you so much for all you've done and should we come across anyone that's looking for in home care, we'll make sure to send them your way". Or something like that.

    PS You've got a PM :)

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  • AvaLikeLavaAvaLikeLava member
    imagewe-love-to-try:

    When I first met with our DCP she said although she provides excellent care, it's not intended to be a preschool learning environment. So she essentially told us that she expects us to take Jenna to a more appropriate environment when the time comes.

    It's not going to be easy no matter what you do. But if I were in the situation I would say "A position has opened up at a center that we've been waiting on for some time. We didn't realize that the waiting list was as long as it is, and when they called us, we wanted to take advantage. Thank you so much for all you've done and should we come across anyone that's looking for in home care, we'll make sure to send them your way". Or something like that.

    PS You've got a PM :)

    Oooh, I love that! Thank you!

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  • ashleyhuneyashleyhuney member
    imageAvaLikeLava:
    imagewe-love-to-try:

    When I first met with our DCP she said although she provides excellent care, it's not intended to be a preschool learning environment. So she essentially told us that she expects us to take Jenna to a more appropriate environment when the time comes.

    It's not going to be easy no matter what you do. But if I were in the situation I would say "A position has opened up at a center that we've been waiting on for some time. We didn't realize that the waiting list was as long as it is, and when they called us, we wanted to take advantage. Thank you so much for all you've done and should we come across anyone that's looking for in home care, we'll make sure to send them your way". Or something like that.

    PS You've got a PM :)

    Oooh, I love that! Thank you!

    Oh, I like this too. Thanks!

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