Would You Term Or Wait....

[momofboys]

Sorry to be such a pain.....

I really don't care if they don't return when I give them their notice. The 2 weeks of pay would be nice but my family would be ok without it. That said-
would you add to the term letter something along the lines of:

Also, if you find alternate care before the end of the 2 weeks notice, I will honor that and only charge you a daily rate for the days used.

Please tell me if you don't recommend doing this!! Thanks

I would let dcm know care will not be given until payment is up to date. I think if u give her the above letter she will not come back and you will lose what u should have gotten already.

[DaisyMamma]

so last night I said a prayer and asked for a sign to let me know I am doing the right thing.

So this morning DCM drops of DCK and says your check is in the bag (which is normal).

I get out the check and she has SHORTED ME MY HOLIDAY PAY for this week!!! I don't think a sign gets any bigger than this.

So can someone explain to me why we give 2 week notice?? I do have in my contract I can term at will. I am so ready.

Forget it! Term on the spot! So rude!

[daycare]

I would let dcm know care will not be given until payment is up to date. I think if u give her the above letter she will not come back and you will lose what u should have gotten already.

I would term now.....if you don't need the money, then I would tell the DCM, sorry, but our relationship cannot continue. I would do it now. I would call her at nap time or email her and let her know that today is childs last day.

It will be a rough day today, but it will be over before you know it and this issue will be a thing of the past.......

[wahmof3]

OMG!!! DCM came in and paid me the rest of her fee- it should've been $50. She paid me $40!!!!!! WTH!!!

I can't figure out how she calculated this but I didn't say anything, only because I am terming care w/out notice.

I am composing a text right now (this is our main form of communication).

I debated whether or not to give notice. I wanted to see what happened at pick-up (if she was late, the rest of my payment, etc.)

I feel horrible not giving notice, but I am so upset/frustrated that I feel it has to be this way.

Am I wrong- for sending her a text to let her know that I can no longer care for DCK and letting her know that a formal letter is in the mail?

[daycare]

OMG!!! DCM came in and paid me the rest of her fee- it should've been $50. She paid me $40!!!!!! WTH!!!

I can't figure out how she calculated this but I didn't say anything, only because I am terming care w/out notice.

I am composing a text right now (this is our main form of communication).

I debated whether or not to give notice. I wanted to see what happened at pick-up (if she was late, the rest of my payment, etc.)

I feel horrible not giving notice, but I am so upset/frustrated that I feel it has to be this way.

Am I wrong- for sending her a text to let her know that I can no longer care for DCK and letting her know that a formal letter is in the mail?

Noooo text.... I would call her and talk to her..

I think a text is very unprofessional..

If this were me, I would do it now, so that it does not ruin my weekend and I stew over it a million times by monday..

[daycare]

dont be afraid......the worst thing that will come of this is that she gets mad and leaves now.....BUt that is what you want, so don't be afraid to get what you want....

[wahmof3]

It is done. DCM was not happy. I talked to her Friday evening and just told her I was terming our contract.

She said she needed to get DCK's things and the money she overpaid me. I told her I was not aware she over paid and told her that per our contract she actually underpaid for the week.

I decided to not fight over the little bit of money and give it back, but I wanted her to know that our contract stated otherwise.

I didn't give her notice. I FEEL HORRIBLE!!!! I think its best. I honestly think that with this family that final week or two would have been pure h....

Is it normal to feel bad like this? I keep asking myself would they have used the 1-2 week notice if I would've offered it?

Do you think I will be able to let it go and move on once they get DCK's things?

Should I sit her down and tell her why? She should already know, but they are sorta "self-centered"

Well thanks again for all your help.

[cheerfuldom]

It is done. DCM was not happy. I talked to her Friday evening and just told her I was terming our contract.

She said she needed to get DCK's things and the money she overpaid me. I told her I was not aware she over paid and told her that per our contract she actually underpaid for the week.

I decided to not fight over the little bit of money and give it back, but I wanted her to know that our contract stated otherwise.

I didn't give her notice. I FEEL HORRIBLE!!!! I think its best. I honestly think that with this family that final week or two would have been pure h....

Is it normal to feel bad like this? I keep asking myself would they have used the 1-2 week notice if I would've offered it?

Do you think I will be able to let it go and move on once they get DCK's things?

Should I sit her down and tell her why? She should already know, but they are sorta "self-centered"

Well thanks again for all your help.

take a deep breath and let this family go. Write up one final statement saying that you both agree that no further money is owed to you on her part or vice versa (so she cant come back later and try and get more refunded) and that she has received all of her child's personal belongings and that there are no further issues to be resolved regarding childcare. Have her sign and date. Do not offer any further explanation (because a lot of time that turns into apologies, which you dont owe her). Get her these things and get her out the door. If she asks about term, just say it wasnt the right fit.