Kid Told Me He Is Going To See His New Daycare...

[Unregistered]

try asking the child. If he was able to tell you that much maybe he knows more.

It sounds like back up care but it wouldn't hurt to ask nicely at pick up.

[Unregistered]

If I do an addendum...

This family always goes to one of the relatives....always. Never has been any different in 3 years....

So if I do send home an addendum tonight, do I need signatures on it or will it stand up legally without them? Anyone know? I figured it's worth a shot since I haven't received any official notice yet?

My contract reads as follows:

Either the parent(s) or the provider may terminate this contract at any time by giving two weeks notice in advance of the ending date. Payment by the parent(s) is due for the notice period, whether or not the child is brought to the provider for care. blah blah blah.

I took it to mean that they will owe two full weeks no matter what when notice is given (whether or not I am on vacation or they simply choose to not bring the child). I really don't want to give up a weeks pay. The other thing I thought of....I do get holiday pay for Thanksgiving. They could give notice by tomorrow night and not have to pay anything beyond next week if they wanted to do so. Why do I feel like I am about to get screwed?

[Just Saying]

So if I do send home an addendum tonight, do I need signatures on it or will it stand up legally without them? Anyone know? I figured it's worth a shot since I haven't received any official notice yet?

My contract reads as follows:

Either the parent(s) or the provider may terminate this contract at any time by giving two weeks notice in advance of the ending date. Payment by the parent(s) is due for the notice period, whether or not the child is brought to the provider for care. blah blah blah.

I took it to mean that they will owe two full weeks no matter what when notice is given (whether or not I am on vacation or they simply choose to not bring the child). I really don't want to give up a weeks pay. The other thing I thought of....I do get holiday pay for Thanksgiving. They could give notice by tomorrow night and not have to pay anything beyond next week if they wanted to do so. Why do I feel like I am about to get screwed?

I have in my handbook that I only accept 2 weeks notice on Friday's and no notice is to be given on holiday's(any that fall on Friday) or providers vacation. This way if you were to be given a 2 weeks notice, you can start advertising on Saturday and you will have 16 days to find replacement. When my new handbooks come out in May, i am going to require a 3 week notice. Also I can terminate at anytime. I have only had 1 parent to give me notice and she gave me a 3 week notice. But she is back with me after taking some NEEDED time off school.

[daycare]

how did your write your revisions policy?

I have it worded that all changes made to the PHB will be given to parents to review and return signed within 14 days, unless it is a new LIC or State regulation, then it would go into effect immediately without the requirement of a signature.

[Unregistered]

revisions.....

how did your write your revisions policy?

I have it worded that all changes made to the PHB will be given to parents to review and return signed within 14 days, unless it is a new LIC or State regulation, then it would go into effect immediately without the requirement of a signature.

I never thought about that.... mine simply reads "While I will not be arbitrarily changing policies, this handbook is not meant to imply that a policy once developed can never be modified or improved." So do you think I can send home a simple note of revision for that particular part of the handbook (ie. termination clause) and not require a signature? That way if for some reason I get a term notice this week I am covered?

[KAWISTA9]

If they give the two weeks notice, just **** it up! You weren't going to get paid for that week anyway...maybe at the beginning of the year, you can make changes to your contract, but I feel like you are trying to get money out of them now...IT WAS A WEEK YOU WERE NOT GOING TO GET PAID ANYWAY...Don't be unfair to these people...let them go and change your contract with the new family. This should just be a lesson learned...ALSO, WHAT IF THEY ARE NOT REALLY LEAVING...Do not stress it and follow your contract...

[Blackcat31]

I never thought about that.... mine simply reads "While I will not be arbitrarily changing policies, this handbook is not meant to imply that a policy once developed can never be modified or improved." So do you think I can send home a simple note of revision for that particular part of the handbook (ie. termination clause) and not require a signature? That way if for some reason I get a term notice this week I am covered?

I would send home the short note, but maybe consider having a sign off sheet where parents can simply sign that they received the added info. Then if by chance you get a notice this week, you will be covered.

I got your e-mail and replied as well.

[LittleCrawfishCC]

Any update?

[CheekyChick]

I would send them an e-mail asking if they're changing daycares.

Secondly, I require ALL of my parents to pay their last two week's with their enrollment fees. That way I don't have to worry if they suddenly leave. You should do that too. It takes that worry away.

[momma2girls]

sounds like they are going to ditch out on your vacation time. I think you should expect the one week's paid only but in the future, change your contract to include PAID vacation or require that no term notice be giving within a certain amount of your unpaid vacation

EXactly- I had to change my contract after watching a child with seperation anxiety for an entire yr. and I gave all my families 2 months notice, that I would be taking a week off.
Come to find out one family gave me a 2 week notice, 2 weeks before my paid week vacation.
Now, I have in my contract- if you leave for any reason, my paid vacation is still owed to me.

[Unregistered]

Surprise!

Any update?

Fairly certain this is happening. Got message that kid won't be here after school today. Surprise, surprise.
I e-mailed a revision to my contract and will hand the originals out when I see them again. I am not getting screwed over, I don't care if it was not paid vaca or not. I know it sounds harsh but I have gone over and above for this family and they will be hard-pressed to find anyone like me. Nothing but concessions for the past three something years. I will not let something like this happen now or in the future. I thank you all for your input. I will let you all know how the rest of the week turns out ;-)

[cheerfuldom]

does not sound good.....they will probably try skipping on even that one week's paid notice....get ready.....

[jen]

So today one of my dck's says he is going to see his new daycare after he gets picked up tonight.....

Would you ask parents about it? I really want to text them and let them know I know this information (true or not).

Also, I figure if they are giving notice, that I will get it Monday. I have the week of T-giving off for my unpaid vacation. My contract says when someone gives two weeks notice, they are required to submit it with payment even if the parents are not bringing the child.
So, I think, legally I could get that second week paid.

Should I let them know today that I would like to know asap if they are leaving so i can fill the spot? Should I also remind them to submit two week notice in writing along with a check for those two full weeks (even if I am on vaca???)....thoughts, opinions???
Thanks all.

Who is caring for them during your vacation? Do you think that its possible that they are simply going to go visit the daycare that is providing back up for your vacation?

[Unregistered]

leaving or not that is the question

Who is caring for them during your vacation? Do you think that its possible that they are simply going to go visit the daycare that is providing back up for your vacation?

nah, they have always and forever gone to family members. There are plenty. I will let you all know as soon as I know anything. Thanks for the support!

[Preschool/daycare teacher]

Any news yet? I'm stressed for you, just knowing how you must be feeling. We just lost 4 full time children within 1 week of each other. sibling pairs: one mom lost job, another decided we were too far for her (they'd only been here about a month, but filling two spots with that family was MUCH needed). Now we have to fill 4 spots...and around here, filling spots is nearly impossible. It took several months to fill the last two spots. Plus we get a little attached to the children, so it's always hard to see them go
I hope your's is just a misunderstanding on the child's part. Did he seem happy about it, or even a little sad to be leaving you? That's what would bother me most, although it probably shouldn't. That and the fact that the parents weren't completely open with me...