Nap Saga Parents On Their Way Out

[Laurel]

I left them their termination notice, tax receipt and post dates cheques in an envelope for them. Their last day was to be May 31. They prepaid for their last month so I let them know I would apply that payment to the month of May.

I was gone taking my son to Cadets so my employee let them know I left them an envelope. She tells me they went upstairs, for the note and then came downstairs and colleted the child's things from her cubby and left without saying a word to her.

Looks like they gave up the last month and a half of care and walked. I feel bad for the little one who won't get her going away party or to even say goodbye to her friends she has made for the last couple of years. So many parents just don't think of their children when they make decisions based upon their feelings for the moment.

What did the note say? Did you give a reason?

I'm asking because I've never termed anyone before although I should have with one or two of my families.

Laurel

[clep]

What did the note say? Did you give a reason?

I'm asking because I've never termed anyone before although I should have with one or two of my families.

Laurel

Yes, I gave them the reason. I just let them know basically that their passive aggressive comments and the chaos the situation has caused are not how I want to start my day every day. They have obviously outgrown my program and it is time to find care elsewhere. I didn't put it that mean or blunt, but it was direct and they are are aware it is non compromise-able.

I haven't always provided a reason in the past. It depends on the situation.

[AmyKidsCo]

I just blame licensing regulations - they say that all children under 5 MUST lie down for a nap every day.

I hope your next family is more supportive of you!

[clep]

I just blame licensing regulations - they say that all children under 5 MUST lie down for a nap every day.

I hope your next family is more supportive of you!

Where I live, there are no regulations at all regarding rest/nap times. I could have a baby up all day if I wanted to. :confused: I don't blame it on anyone. Their child lives exhausted and as a provider who's first priority is the well being of the children in my care, I am not about to not allow a child to rest that really needs it. I don't excuse that, I just state it.

[Laurel]

Yes, I gave them the reason. I just let them know basically that their passive aggressive comments and the chaos the situation has caused are not how I want to start my day every day. They have obviously outgrown my program and it is time to find care elsewhere. I didn't put it that mean or blunt, but it was direct and they are are aware it is non compromise-able.

I haven't always provided a reason in the past. It depends on the situation.

Well it was good that they knew the exact reason. Maybe it will make them stop and think what they say at the next place.

Laurel

[countrymom]

good for you. I have a good one for you. I have had dck for 4 yrs now. Last year parents didn't want me to nap dck, stating that they don't want to go to sleep blah blah (the kid was 3 yrs old) well, dck now goes to preschool 3 days a week and all the kids nap, now mom wants me to nap dck the 2 days that dck is here. Well, that doesn't work so I know dck goes home cranky these days, but I can't go playing around with crazy nap times.