Don’t Know What To Think About This..........

[mrsp'slilpeeps]

Ok so the DCP that I have been complaining about not paying me enough, texted me 2 nights ago and said something came up, wont be bringing the kids this week.

Yesterday my son asked dcb (same class) why he isnt coming to my house?

dcb says mommy doesnt want me to anymore.

I texted dc mom and asked if the kids were coming next week, she said i'll call you later.

She told me that she quit her job on monday, and will be going for an interview today, so she will be bringing the kids today after lunch.

After that she has no idea what she will be doing.

I have a feeling that she is going to put them in a new dayhome.

She is paid up until the end of the month.

I plan on raising my rates soon and I know that she wont like it at all.

So my question is how long do I wait for an answer as to what she is doing.

[Lilbutterflie]

I honestly think that she really has no idea what she will be doing. She quit her job and is looking for another... but with this economy who knows how long that will take? And I wouldn't worry about what the dcb told your son... kids don't understand reasons their parents tell them. "Mom doesn't want me to" is most likely NOT the reason the mom gave her son. KWIM?

She is paid until the end of the month which is good! Nothing you can do now except wait to see if DCM gets another job.

[mrsp'slilpeeps]

How long should I give her before I have to fill spots?

[cheerfuldom]

I would send her a reminding regarding your "exiting" policy....does she need to give you two weeks paid notice? I would just phrase it like this:

"Lora, I wanted to touch base regarding your future daycare plans. I realize that some things are up in the air due to your job situation but I did need to remind you that if you arent able to stay with my daycare, you will need to provide X weeks notice of your last date as well as X weeks payment. I hope that everything works out in such a way that Aiden is able to remain at my daycare but should things not work out, I need ample notice provided in order to find a replacement. Thanks for your cooperation"

Then leave it with her and just wait it out.

This is all assuming that you have something in the contract regarding paid notice....

[Willow]

What does your contract stipulate?

If it says she's got to give formal notice wait until the notice. It would be very unfair to give those spots away on a bunch of assumptions.

[My3cents]

How long should I give her before I have to fill spots?

Two weeks- and this is a perfect time to let her know that she will be paying a weekly rate no matter if her child is there or not. You need to be dependable upon an income. Give her the choice of a part time rate or full time or whatever you choose.

At the end of the day call her explain to her that we need to talk. Ask her what her solid plans are- explain you need to know.

Best-

[mrsp'slilpeeps]

My contract says I need 2 week notice.

[Blackcat31]

Until she actually gives notice, there isn't much you can do. You could chat with Her a bit and try to find out as much as she knows but honestly according to your own contract, she is not obligated to tell/do/say anything until she chooses to do so.

I know it is tough to be stuck waiting but it is what it is.

[Crazy8]

My contract says I need 2 week notice.

I would simply remind her of this policy. Since she's paid till the end of the month she is free to use that care as needed, I'm actually surprised she isn't using it this week even though she's home/job hunting. Since we are already beyond the point of her giving notice to use up the rest of her month and be done I would just give her the reminder that the 2 week notice policy still stands!