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For many years I have said that I wanted to get my daycare to the point that I only had 3's and 4's. I love the things we can do with that age and I love teaching the preschool portion of our day. And every year when I have kids graduate my program I panic and end up taking them younger than I want although I won't take them under 2 years old. Then come August I turn away 5-10 older kids because I no longer have spots.
So this year I have my largest graduating class. I have 12 kids and 6 of them will be leaving me this summer to move on to Kindergarten. I have 6 kids on my wait list and could fill the spots now. 4 of the 6 are 4 year olds. 2 are younger siblings of the 4 year olds and one would be 2yrs3m and the other would turn 2 2 weeks before starting. I made the decision this week, thanks to my husband for saying what I already knew
, that I am not going to take the 2 yo's. He reminded me that every year the same thing happens with taking them younger than 3 and then turning away kids. He reminded me that I have a very good reputation in our community and that there is always a high demand for my facility. He also reminded me that it is only April, 4 of my spots are filled, and I have not advertised any preschool spots in over 2 years. I emailed both families last night and I am so relieved although I do feel a little guilty about turning away kids. I figure the parents will either have to split their kids if they really want their older here or they will find another place that can take both of them. Either way I have to be confident that I will fill all of my spots by the end of August.
So this year I have my largest graduating class. I have 12 kids and 6 of them will be leaving me this summer to move on to Kindergarten. I have 6 kids on my wait list and could fill the spots now. 4 of the 6 are 4 year olds. 2 are younger siblings of the 4 year olds and one would be 2yrs3m and the other would turn 2 2 weeks before starting. I made the decision this week, thanks to my husband for saying what I already knew
, that I am not going to take the 2 yo's. He reminded me that every year the same thing happens with taking them younger than 3 and then turning away kids. He reminded me that I have a very good reputation in our community and that there is always a high demand for my facility. He also reminded me that it is only April, 4 of my spots are filled, and I have not advertised any preschool spots in over 2 years. I emailed both families last night and I am so relieved although I do feel a little guilty about turning away kids. I figure the parents will either have to split their kids if they really want their older here or they will find another place that can take both of them. Either way I have to be confident that I will fill all of my spots by the end of August.
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