When To Tell Parents Interviewing About My Pregnancy?

[Unregistered]

All my DCPs know. I'm 4 months, and just showing, but I can still hide the bump if needed. When should I disclose to interviewing parents?

[Cradle2crayons]

Um, immediately? That's my IMHO.

[canadiancare]

As I said in another thread even if you don't have a legal obligation to disclose your medical or personal information to parents or prospective ones I feel that you are concealing something that would enable them to make an informed decision and, therefore potentially starting off on the wrong foot.

I would be open. "I am expecting a baby for the month of December. I am planning to book my medical appointments outside of business hours whenever possible. I foresee taking the time off between Christmas and New Year and re-opening the week the kids go back to school." There will be minimal disruption to your child's care but there may be unforeseen circumstances where I have to close early/open late etc.

Good luck and congratulations on the baby.

[Unregistered]

Um, immediately? That's my IMHO.

Ok, this is what I was thinking, but wasn't sure what the standard was. This is my first. I'm assuming when I tell parents they'll run the other way, in fact, I think that is why one family just have their notice. I also have another family who has voiced many concerns about me caring for their child at the end of my pregnancy and that my maternity isn't long enough to be able to do my job when I come back.

I've set it up in such a way that I'll have an assistant starting in my 8th month, 2 out of the 4 days per week that I have kids, I've kept one day open for appointments, so no family is inconvenienced and I plan to take 2 weeks off and come back.

I thought this was reasonable it it seems I've lost one family, may lose another and likely won't get anymore while I'm pregnant.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I think my pregnancy may have scared away potential clients, too, however I DID gain back one I had to let go originally because of ratio sizes and I did sign on a new one. I tell them when I am due and what my plans are.

I have 8 children here and none of their parents have expressed concern over how I will handle things when I'm further along. In fact, many of them have been downright sweet (one gifted me with a new Mom book, one gifted me with a new baby book, one gifted me with a frame and toy, etc.).

Hang in there! :hug: