Informing Parents About New Helper

[sassysue]

I've decided that I no longer care to work 60 hours a week,75-80 if you add housekeeping and running errands.
With that said,I need help writing a letter to daycare parents.
I have 18 children enrolled in care and already have a full time assistant.
I've always had this assistant so I've never had to inform my dcp about anyone new.The new helper will be working about 15 hours a week,will have no contact with the dcp but will be working with the children when I leave to run errands.
Any help would be appreciated.I'm usually great at writing letters and send home monthly newsletters but I'm coming up blank here:confused:
Thanks

[Mommy2One]

Just a parent's input here:
I'd keep it simple and upbeat. Nothing is really changing but you're adding someone new to the team. If possible, maybe she could adjust her hours the first week so parents could say 'hi' and put a face with a name one afternoon at pick up, if it won't interfere with your regular routine/schedule too much.

Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce that Susie will be joining the Day Care team. Susie has over X years experience in childcare and she’s super exited to meet your little ones. Susie will be providing care only part time so you may not see her frequently but we’ve arranged for her to assist with pick-ups on Friday so you’ll all have a chance to meet her.

[CheekyChick]

Just a parent's input here:
I'd keep it simple and upbeat. Nothing is really changing but you're adding someone new to the team. If possible, maybe she could adjust her hours the first week so parents could say 'hi' and put a face with a name one afternoon at pick up, if it won't interfere with your regular routine/schedule too much.

Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce that Susie will be joining the Day Care team. Susie has over X years experience in childcare and she’s super exited to meet your little ones. Susie will be providing care only part time so you may not see her frequently but we’ve arranged for her to assist with pick-ups on Friday so you’ll all have a chance to meet her.

Perfect.

[sassysue]

Just a parent's input here:
I'd keep it simple and upbeat. Nothing is really changing but you're adding someone new to the team. If possible, maybe she could adjust her hours the first week so parents could say 'hi' and put a face with a name one afternoon at pick up, if it won't interfere with your regular routine/schedule too much.

Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce that Susie will be joining the Day Care team. Susie has over X years experience in childcare and she’s super exited to meet your little ones. Susie will be providing care only part time so you may not see her frequently but we’ve arranged for her to assist with pick-ups on Friday so you’ll all have a chance to meet her.

I had planned on having her come to our local park for a few hours on a saturday.Kind of like a meet and greet. I guess I was kind of feeling guilty about not being able to "do it all" and was going to explain why I needed a helper. I guess it's really not any of their business why,just when the helper will be here.
So I guess just say a little about her and let them meet her is all I should do.If they have any questions,then I'll answer them. I'm so confused.I don't know why this is so hard:confused:

[Mommy2One]

I had planned on having her come to our local park for a few hours on a saturday.Kind of like a meet and greet. I guess I was kind of feeling guilty about not being able to "do it all" and was going to explain why I needed a helper. I guess it's really not any of their business why,just when the helper will be here.
So I guess just say a little about her and let them meet her is all I should do.If they have any questions,then I'll answer them. I'm so confused.I don't know why this is so hard:confused:

I wouldn't give an explanation unless a parent really presses for one. You don't want parents to think that you're in danger of getting burnt out or thinking about turning over the reins to someone else entirely. An explanation or a longer meeting/interview would be required if she were replacing you or doing some days by herself, but in this case I don't think it's a huge change or that she'll have a lot of individual responsibility or decision making power since even when you're not there she'll be supervised by your current assistant. It's great that they'll be meeting her and if they still seem concerned about a new adult being around their kids reassure them about her experience/background check/etc. Play up the perks like how you'll have more time to plan fun activities, a backup provider if you're sick or anything else that the parents would perceive as a benefit.

You shouldn't feel bad either - you're a business owner, you have the right to expand your business. One of the perks of being successful is doing less of the work yourself.

[Meeko]

Will the assistant be alone with 18 children while you are gone?

I am a group day care. We have over 20 kids on the books, but only 16 can be here at one time and there must be two providers at all times once we get over 8 kids.

[sassysue]

Will the assistant be alone with 18 children while you are gone?

I am a group day care. We have over 20 kids on the books, but only 16 can be here at one time and there must be two providers at all times once we get over 8 kids.

We only have twelve children at a time.I already have a fulltime assistant,the new helper would work along side her when I'm out of the daycare.