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  • tenderhearts
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jan 2010
    • 1447

    I Am Doing This....Please Help...FAST

    Ok so today I definetly decided that the new dcb needs to leave. I just can't do it. So here's my question. Tomorrow is the last day of the "trial period", would you give them the letter today or tomorrow? I think today. Here's the other question, which letter sounds better.
    I'm terminating because he's just not a good fit with my current group, it's just too stressful his behavior with the age group I have, he is the oldest by over a year of one and then 2 + years of the rest. so here's the letters.
    _________________________________________

    Dear ________,
    I regret to inform you that I must terminate our Child Care arrangement. ______ continues to have trouble adjusting to being in daycare. This situation creates stress for me as I don’t like seeing my children unhappy and being powerless to do anything about it. I believe that it would be in the best interests of everyone that you find a situation that will work better for your child.

    I am giving you one-month notice effective today. _____’s last day will be _______.

    Regards,




    OR
    ==============================================================================================


    Date


    Dear ******X:
    As you know, I have specifications in our contract for a two-week trial period. This gives you, as parents, as well as myself, an opportunity to see how your child fits into care here at __________________. I am afraid that after this trial period, I will not be able to continue with our contract. This has been a very difficult decision on my part, as I adore _________, but I am not able to provide him with the level of care he needs, as well as the other children in my care concurrently. I don't think it's the right fit for the current group I have.

    I will continue to provide care for ____________ until ___________ so that you may have time to find a provider that will be a better fit for your family. As we are still in the trial period, I will understand if you find care for ____________ sooner than this date. Please let me know if this happens.

    In accordance with ____________________ Policies, you are required to pay for my services up to the last day of service stated in the Termination Letter, whether or not your child is present.

    It is important to me, as a childcare provider, to provide the same level of care to each individual child that I would provide for my own children. I do not feel this is possible in the current situation. I apologize for any inconvenience, but take these steps out of consideration for what is best for your family as well as mine. I thank you for your time and wish your family all the best.

    Respectfully Yours,



    Parent Signature ____________________________________ Date _____________


    Provider Signature __________________________________ Date

    I think the second letter is better but your thoughts????? I've only had to do this like once before and it was a long time ago.

    thanks please fast...
  • kendallina
    Advanced Daycare.com Member
    • Jul 2010
    • 1660

    #2
    2nd one definitely. good luck!!

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    • MommyMuffin
      Daycare.com Member
      • Jun 2010
      • 860

      #3
      I would choose the first one and take out the part that says, "this situation creates stress for me."
      Just leave it the way it is after that. I think it gets the point across without blaming and you sound professional.

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      • MommyMuffin
        Daycare.com Member
        • Jun 2010
        • 860

        #4
        Actually I didnt think about them trying to not pay so then I would go with the second one so that it is clear!!

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        • Live and Learn
          Daycare.com Member
          • Sep 2010
          • 956

          #5
          Take out situation causes stress part.
          Change "adore" to "care for".

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          • AfterSchoolMom
            Advanced Daycare.com Member
            • Dec 2009
            • 1973

            #6
            I agree, the second one is better.

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            • tenderhearts
              Daycare.com Member
              • Jan 2010
              • 1447

              #7
              Thanks, actually in my contract if I or they decide to terminate anytime during the 2 weeks they will get reimbursed any days they have payed for. However I didn't feel right just "dumping" them so i was going to give them a week to find care and THANK GOD he wont be here all day next week.

              Thanks Ladies.....
              Also one other thought I don't like to "discuss" this kind of stuff in front of t he child so at the end of the letter would you say if they want to talk further about the situation to call me?
              thanks again, I'm feeling some pressure lifted.

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              • newtodaycare22
                Daycare.com Member
                • Apr 2010
                • 673

                #8
                I like the 2nd also. I am doing the same thing today..so I will celebrate that 'weight lifting off' my shoulders too. Good for us

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                • tenderhearts
                  Daycare.com Member
                  • Jan 2010
                  • 1447

                  #9
                  Good luck to you newtodaycare22, it's nerve wracking isn't it????

                  So here's the exact letter I typed up, does all this look ok? One other question at the beginning where it says I am unable to provide him with the level of care he needs, does that really fit with this not being the right environment? It makes it sound to me like they are going to think he has other issues???thoughts???
                  thanks I really appreciate it, I only have like an hour and a half before he's picked up so I need to hurry. thanks

                  Or should I say I don't feel this is the right environment for him, or a good fit??????


                  Oct. 14, 2010

                  Dear******,

                  As you know, I have specifications in our contract for a two-week trial period. This gives you, as parents, as well as myself, an opportunity to see how your child fits into care here at “******* Daycare”. I am afraid that after this trial period, I will not be able to continue with our contract. This has been a difficult decision on my part, as I care for ****, but I am not able to provide him with the level of care he needs, as well as the other children in my care concurrently.

                  The trial date ends tomorrow, it is your decision if you would like to bring him or not, if you choose not to bring him you will be reimbursed for this day. However, I am willing to extend providing care for **** until
                  October 22, 2010 so that you may have time to find a provider that will be a better fit for ****. If you choose to do this you will be required to pay for the full week of care even if you find care sooner.

                  It is important to me, as a childcare provider, to provide the same level of care to each individual child that I would provide for my own children. I do not feel this is possible in the current situation. I apologize for any inconvenience, but take these steps out of consideration for what is best for Alex as well as for my other children. I thank you for your time and wish your family all the best.


                  Respectfully Yours,

                  Parent Signature__________________________Date___________

                  Provider Signature________________________Date____________
                  Last edited by tenderhearts; 10-14-2010, 12:54 PM. Reason: forgot to copy and paste

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                  • tenderhearts
                    Daycare.com Member
                    • Jan 2010
                    • 1447

                    #10
                    Anyone help with last post, he's going to be here soon. I don't know what to really say, or do I just hand it to him and say if you have further questions call me???? I HATE these kinds of things.

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                    • missnikki
                      Advanced Daycare.com Member
                      • Mar 2010
                      • 1033

                      #11
                      Sounds good but 1 thing- change 'as well as the other children in my care concurrently' to 'as well as the other children currently in my care '. Otherwise, looks fine, good luck! Crack a nice bottle of wine tonight, you'll deserve it.
                      Last edited by missnikki; 10-14-2010, 03:13 PM. Reason: re-worded

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                      • missnikki
                        Advanced Daycare.com Member
                        • Mar 2010
                        • 1033

                        #12
                        And yes, hand it to parents, saying, "Please read this and let me know if you have any questions about its contents. Thank you, have a nice weekend."

                        As we always say, don't apologize- you tried, it didn't work, they may be upset but you did your best. There is someone out there that will work out better.

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                        • tenderhearts
                          Daycare.com Member
                          • Jan 2010
                          • 1447

                          #13
                          thanks, what do I say when he comes? Just hand him the letter? or do I briefly say anything?

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                          • tenderhearts
                            Daycare.com Member
                            • Jan 2010
                            • 1447

                            #14
                            Well let me just say that I am so glad I did this, not only for the boys sake but the dad was an a$$. I only have seen dad twice now other than the initial interview but he seemed a little ****y. Anyways he came in said so how was the day today? I said well it was a little better but we still had some issues, the boy came up he said hey how are you? he said good with a scared look on his face then I said (as I handed him the notice) that I apologize for any inconvenience but I need to give him this, if they need to talk further with me they can call me, he quickly opened it read the first line and said figures, whatever come on lets get out of here, then as he was getting into his truck he was looking up here shaking his head. So I'm really glad now I see why maybe he's a brat. Mom says NOTHING in the morning, it's a quick wave at me and says goodbye to him, literally 1 sec.

                            So now I'm anticipating the phone call for later.

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                            • Former Teacher
                              Advanced Daycare.com Member
                              • Apr 2009
                              • 1331

                              #15
                              Keep us posted!

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