Terminating

[Unregistered]

I have had this family for a year now with no problems! 6 weeks ago she was laid off, honestly I think she was fired. She gave me 2 weeks notice that she will be moving from full time to 2 days a week until she can find a job. She wants him to come the 2 days a week because she loves my daycare and doesn't want to loose the spot. So she is paying me out of her unemployment. My issue is the child is still taking up a spot and I am loosing money. Which we can't afford. At first I thought she would find a job quickly. But during our conversations she shows no interest in finding a job. She made the comment that unemployment pays only 100 less that what she was making. So a little less than what she was paying me. Her posts on Facebook about loving not having to work but still getting paid exc. I don't want to terminate but I think I have too since she doesn't seem to be looking. What would you do in the situation?

[cheerfuldom]

I would let her know that you can no longer afford to keep a part timer when you actually need the income of a full timer. She can take the full time spot back at the former rate of $X or she will have to look for alternative part timer childcare. I would give her a two weeks notice and begin interviewing for a replacement now.

[Familycare71]

Term!
I have had so many parents ( or community members) that get laid off stay laid off because unemployment pays so well now and minus daycare and fuel, etc... They can afford it! One family was able to have the mom "stay at home" for a year and a half and she collected unemployment for the entire time!
I don't agree with it and I think that is one of our major economic issues- but that's another post entirely!

[MamaBear]

I have a parent that is asking me about this same situation too. She just found out her company is closing down and she will be out of a job in November. BUT she is also pregnant and due to have a baby in January... So she is asking me if she can keep bringing the DCG here but only 2 days a week starting in November and all thru her maternity until she finds a job! That could be like a year from then! Infant spaces are so easy to fill around here and I would be losing so much money holding a space for her that long.

So I'm gonna have to tell her that it will either have to be full time payment each week or nothing. ****s to do that - but I gotta think of my finances too. Oh and she was also hoping I'd save ANOTHER infant spot for her newborn for whenever she does get a job... Ugh. :confused:

[Blackcat31]

I have had this family for a year now with no problems! 6 weeks ago she was laid off, honestly I think she was fired. She gave me 2 weeks notice that she will be moving from full time to 2 days a week until she can find a job. She wants him to come the 2 days a week because she loves my daycare and doesn't want to loose the spot. So she is paying me out of her unemployment. My issue is the child is still taking up a spot and I am loosing money. Which we can't afford. At first I thought she would find a job quickly. But during our conversations she shows no interest in finding a job. She made the comment that unemployment pays only 100 less that what she was making. So a little less than what she was paying me. Her posts on Facebook about loving not having to work but still getting paid exc. I don't want to terminate but I think I have too since she doesn't seem to be looking. What would you do in the situation?

Dear Daycare Parent

At this time, I am willing to allow daycare boy to attend 2 days a week at the rate of $ per week. I am willing to do this for a maximum of two weeks after which time, the FULL time rate will need to be paid in order to hold daycare boys space.

If you are unable to pay the full tuition fee, I will unfortunately have to fill the space as this is a business and I too have financial obligations that need to be met.

Thank you

Daycare Provider

If you have already held the space for more than two weeks, I would simply tell the mom that she needs to start coming or paying for the full time spot if they want it or you will be actively seeking a replacement.

HER situation should NOT be yours....

[JoseyJo]

I would let her know that you can no longer afford to keep a part timer when you actually need the income of a full timer. She can take the full time spot back at the former rate of $X or she will have to look for alternative part timer childcare. I would give her a two weeks notice and begin interviewing for a replacement now.

Yep! Doesn't really matter if she works or not. I have a SAHM who is one of my BEST dc families and DCKs too! Don't make it about that, just make it about the spot that is being held for her child at 2 days pay instead of 5 and you cannot afford to do that any longer.

[Unregistered]

I have a parent that is asking me about this same situation too. She just found out her company is closing down and she will be out of a job in November. BUT she is also pregnant and due to have a baby in January... So she is asking me if she can keep bringing the DCG here but only 2 days a week starting in November and all thru her maternity until she finds a job! That could be like a year from then! Infant spaces are so easy to fill around here and I would be losing so much money holding a space for her that long.

So I'm gonna have to tell her that it will either have to be full time payment each week or nothing. ****s to do that - but I gotta think of my finances too. Oh and she was also hoping I'd save ANOTHER infant spot for her newborn for whenever she does get a job... Ugh. :confused:

Oh wow! That is hard! It is really easy to fill an infant opening here too!

[Unregistered]

Dear Daycare Parent

At this time, I am willing to allow daycare boy to attend 2 days a week at the rate of $ per week. I am willing to do this for a maximum of two weeks after which time, the FULL time rate will need to be paid in order to hold daycare boys space.

If you are unable to pay the full tuition fee, I will unfortunately have to fill the space as this is a business and I too have financial obligations that need to be met.

Thank you

Daycare Provider

If you have already held the space for more than two weeks, I would simply tell the mom that she needs to start coming or paying for the full time spot if they want it or you will be actively seeking a replacement.

HER situation should NOT be yours....

I have been holding the spot for 4 weeks now It is really easy to fill an infant opening here. But my infant spot is filled. The child is 3 and that age group is difficult to find around here. So I am a little worried about terminating loosing out on pay for 2 days to then not be able to find anyone and have no pay. It's a vicious cycle! They will be here on Friday and I will talk to the mom.

[Unregistered]

Term!
I have had so many parents ( or community members) that get laid off stay laid off because unemployment pays so well now and minus daycare and fuel, etc... They can afford it! One family was able to have the mom "stay at home" for a year and a half and she collected unemployment for the entire time!
I don't agree with it and I think that is one of our major economic issues- but that's another post entirely!

The unemployment is really messed up!!! There are so many things wrong with it. Plus if you qualify for unemployment you most likely qualify for food stamps. So you could actually make more money by not having a job, since you wouldn't have to pay for food anymore. It is so frustrating!

[Leigh]

I have been holding the spot for 4 weeks now It is really easy to fill an infant opening here. But my infant spot is filled. The child is 3 and that age group is difficult to find around here. So I am a little worried about terminating loosing out on pay for 2 days to then not be able to find anyone and have no pay. It's a vicious cycle! They will be here on Friday and I will talk to the mom.

Perhaps you should put Mom on notice that you are going to start advertising the space. Tell her that she can continue to bring DCB 2x/week until the spot is filled or she can pay full rate to guarantee the spot.

[GabsKids]

This is your business. It is your livelihood. If I were you I would start advertising for a potential new client. If you get a good response with the age you are looking for, I would then talk to dcm and ask her what her plans are. Let her know you need the space filled with a FT child. If she tells you she plans on dcb returning to FT when she finds a job, I would then give her the 2 week letter. If she tells you she is thinking of staying home and collecting UC I would let her know you are interviewing and if you find a FT child you will then need to term until she finds something. You can then fill your FT space, and have her on your waiting list if in the future she returns to work. I would not say anything to her though until you get a call or two from a potential client. Because if you term in 2 weeks without having a potential child to fill the space you could end up with no income for the space. At least now you have PT.

[JoseyJo]

Perhaps you should put Mom on notice that you are going to start advertising the space. Tell her that she can continue to bring DCB 2x/week until the spot is filled or she can pay full rate to guarantee the spot.

This is a good idea!

[butterfly]

Perhaps you should put Mom on notice that you are going to start advertising the space. Tell her that she can continue to bring DCB 2x/week until the spot is filled or she can pay full rate to guarantee the spot.

[Familycare71]

This is your business. It is your livelihood. If I were you I would start advertising for a potential new client. If you get a good response with the age you are looking for, I would then talk to dcm and ask her what her plans are. Let her know you need the space filled with a FT child. If she tells you she plans on dcb returning to FT when she finds a job, I would then give her the 2 week letter. If she tells you she is thinking of staying home and collecting UC I would let her know you are interviewing and if you find a FT child you will then need to term until she finds something. You can then fill your FT space, and have her on your waiting list if in the future she returns to work. I would not say anything to her though until you get a call or two from a potential client. Because if you term in 2 weeks without having a potential child to fill the space you could end up with no income for the space. At least now you have PT.

. I agree- I would advertise but not say anything until you are getting calls. Then you can give her the option

[MotherNature]

I would let her know that you can no longer afford to keep a part timer when you actually need the income of a full timer. She can take the full time spot back at the former rate of $X or she will have to look for alternative part timer childcare. I would give her a two weeks notice and begin interviewing for a replacement now.