I have a DCG that's heading towards the age group I don't accept (school-age) and I'm wondering how to approach the subject with DCPs. I have a much younger group and then this child so I think it will be best for her to move to a more appropriate program. Do any of you have any advice or do you have a letter/form that goes out to parents as the child gets closer to aging out of your program?
Aging Out?
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Do parents know before enrolling that you don't take kids after a certain age?
If so, they should be prepared for the change.
If not, then I would just talk with them and let them know you think their child requires a more age appropriate environment. I would simply let them know that you think the child is bored and that you are no longer able to provide the child with what ever he/she needs at this developmental stage in their life.
I think parents appreciate that you are concerned and aware of this.- Flag
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I do talk with parents at interviews and contract signings about ages I take and that when they reach an age beyond that I will no longer be able to provide care. This particular family has been with me awhile and are notorious for "forgetting"everyday policies so I'm sure they won't remember this until I bring it up. I just want to start the conversation now, so in a few months when they seriously need to start looking for somewhere they won't feel unprepared or caught off guard.
I will be sad to see her go when it's time but she really needs to be in an environment that's more suited to her age and development.- Flag
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