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Ok, so I'm very premature in writing this letter. My ad doesn't even go in the paper until next Wednesday to try and replace this family. But I have high hopes that I'll get replacements. As soon as I do, my current PITA family is getting the following term letter. I'm really nervous to give it to them. We've had a good social relationship, and I've never really complained about their hours dwindling down, so it's gonna look like this is out of left field. I actually really like both the parents as people, and their kids are fine. I had some struggles with the 4 yr old when she first started, but we seem to be past that now. Anyway, tell me what ya think:
Dear [DCP,]
In order to budget for our household and living expenses, I have always tried to keep my Daycare enrollment at six kids -- three of whom are full time, and three of whom go to school, but are here full time during school holidays and the summer. I was so glad when your family came along, because your schedule seemed to fit my openings perfectly.
When your children were initially enrolled, the nature of our contract was that your children would occupy close-to full time slots. As their Daycare enrollment continued, however, their hours were changed up and down on several occasions, but mostly down.
In light of [Mom's] recent disclosure that [Dad] is to soon begin swing-shift hours, I have to reluctantly inform you that I will no longer be able to meet your child care needs, and will have to fill your two Daycare slots with families who are in need of full time, or closer to full time care.
This letter will serve as your two weeks notice. Your contract with [My Daycare] will end on [don't know when yet!], 2013.
It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your children. I wish you much luck in your efforts to find quality child care. May I suggest contacting [our] County's Child Care Resource and Referral department. Their number is ***-***-****. They will be able to put you in touch with State-licensed child care Providers in the area. Also, the [local] weekly newspaper has ads for child care in its classified ads section.
Again, my regards to your family, and I wish you the best.
[Me]
Dear [DCP,]
In order to budget for our household and living expenses, I have always tried to keep my Daycare enrollment at six kids -- three of whom are full time, and three of whom go to school, but are here full time during school holidays and the summer. I was so glad when your family came along, because your schedule seemed to fit my openings perfectly.
When your children were initially enrolled, the nature of our contract was that your children would occupy close-to full time slots. As their Daycare enrollment continued, however, their hours were changed up and down on several occasions, but mostly down.
In light of [Mom's] recent disclosure that [Dad] is to soon begin swing-shift hours, I have to reluctantly inform you that I will no longer be able to meet your child care needs, and will have to fill your two Daycare slots with families who are in need of full time, or closer to full time care.
This letter will serve as your two weeks notice. Your contract with [My Daycare] will end on [don't know when yet!], 2013.
It has been a pleasure getting to know you and your children. I wish you much luck in your efforts to find quality child care. May I suggest contacting [our] County's Child Care Resource and Referral department. Their number is ***-***-****. They will be able to put you in touch with State-licensed child care Providers in the area. Also, the [local] weekly newspaper has ads for child care in its classified ads section.
Again, my regards to your family, and I wish you the best.
[Me]
Could you say that you have really enjoyed working with their family but you need full-time clients? Then give them the option to stay as full time or give them notice?
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