Look At My Group- Who Would You Term To Lower #'S To Go On Trips?

[daycare]

This is why we dont do business with friends..... sorry couldnt resist saying it..

I would just say...You know sally, I think I bit off more than I can chew and I just can't handle two kids that young with the group that I have right now. I just feel like I am not able to meet their needs. I think that they would be better off with someone who could give them more than I can right now.

I am trying to be fair to you and the child, please trust me when I tell you this is completely form a business stand point and it's not personal in anyway. This is what I would want to be told if my child was in this situation instead of the provider trying to do more than they can. It was a really difficult situation for me, but I will no longer be able to provide care for X starting on *** date. Give at least two to three weeks advance notice.....

I hate having to do what you are doing it always ****s

[SunshineMama]

They are more like a distant family friend but still- you are right. It probably is better to say that as opposed to what I really think, "I am sick of you bringing your child to my home sick all the time, not taking him to the doctor, and only giving him 9 hours of sleep at night, making him cranky, tired, and sick." LOL

[renodeb]

Thats a toughy, but maybe the family that wants to have another baby. If you dont want to take a baby then it may be better to cut ties now. I usually go somewhere atleast once a week and I have an almost 3 y/o who is pretty sketchy about listening and staying with the group. I put the little ones in the stroller and the older ones walk holding on to each side of the stroller. Its a good idea to do some training with a new kid so you know what your in for. We do alot of trips to the park (mostly walking) so safety is always first and foremost. Let us know what you decide.
I hate being stuck at home as well.
Debbie

[daycare]

They are more like a distant family friend but still- you are right. It probably is better to say that as opposed to what I really think, "I am sick of you bringing your child to my home sick all the time, not taking him to the doctor, and only giving him 9 hours of sleep at night, making him cranky, tired, and sick." LOL

LMAO......oh if we all could say what we really wanted to say, we would have no kids.... OK not really, but you know what I mean...

I think that it will work out....Just think about what you want to say before you do. Practice writing it and going over it in your head. Talk to DCM face to face and then provide written documentation when you do....

[SunshineMama]

Thats a toughy, but maybe the family that wants to have another baby. If you dont want to take a baby then it may be better to cut ties now. I usually go somewhere atleast once a week and I have an almost 3 y/o who is pretty sketchy about listening and staying with the group. I put the little ones in the stroller and the older ones walk holding on to each side of the stroller. Its a good idea to do some training with a new kid so you know what your in for. We do alot of trips to the park (mostly walking) so safety is always first and foremost. Let us know what you decide.
I hate being stuck at home as well.
Debbie

Yup the do want another baby.

THANK YOU EVERYONE for all of your opinions. I am going to term the other 1 year old for lots of reasons:

1. He is the most work
2. He is always sick (just woke up with open sores/lesions on his mouth after morning nap today)
3. His parents want another baby, which I cannot (dont want to) care for.
4. I can afford to lose 1 child.
5. It is a pain to go anywhere with 2 one year olds.

I hate terming time. I am going to think long and hard, and ike Daycare said, practice what I am going to say first.

[3girls]

I'm glad you were able to make the decision.

Have you considered getting a van for your daycare? I did this recently and it was the best decision ever! I was just using my car before and it was getting tons of wear n tear.

[JJPlaycare]

Just a thought with the 3 year olds. Get a rope with handles and make them hold on to a loop. Otherwise my daycare kiddos hold onto the stroller, that is our rule! At 3 they can listen and should be listening, stress how unsafe it is for them to run off, they can get it and understand it. I agree I would term the 1 year old, they are lots of work and it would give you the added time with your 1 year old!

[Countrygal]

I only have four in my care, but can only seat children in the backseat, so can only seat 3 in my car.

For field trips once a month during summer months I get a parent to drive with us, or, alternatively, meet us at the place. For example, I have a camping day I want to fit into the schedule. For this day I will make the State Park the drop-off and pick-up point. It's the only way I can accomplish field trips. I also have a friend who will come along and help on occasion. I'll plan on asking her for the camping day.

I also go a lot on Sat or Sun. I take my own child on field trips to places like the museums or zoos.

I oftentimes don't have one of the children on Mondays, so sometimes we can get out of the house on that day..... that's a treat for us!

[DaycareMama]

I didn't read many of the above post so sorry if this is a repeat

Why don't you let the 3 year old twins go because
a) missing 4 months of care unpaid
b) they scatter on trips

THEN

Advertise for one new child and charge your full rate

[wdmmom]

Before considering terming, I would contact your insurance agent to see what type of liability insurance you will be required to carry for a business for transporting.

When I looked into it, it was going to cost me almost $2000 a year for the auto insurance because of the liability.

That was enough for me to not provide ANY type of transportation. The only transporting we do is on foot.