How To Politely Terminate Without Bad Feelings?

[MamaMamaMama]

I have a good DCF whose 2 daughters have been with me for a year (they're my only family). I'm pregnant, due in April. I've decided that I'd like to close earlier than I was expecting. I had serious preterm labor/bedrest issues with my first, and I'd like to take it as easy as possible until the baby is born.

I really like this family, and I would love for them to be able to give me a good reference. I'm thinking I'm going to quit at the end of the year, and I plan to give them as much notice as possible (even though my contract only mandates 2 weeks). Is there any way to make this go smoother? I don't think there would be any hard feelings, but I had such a bad experience with my first DCF that I want to make sure they still like me

[coolconfidentme]

Say everything you said here...

[slorey]

Say everything you said here...

I agree. Just be honest with them. It's not like you don't have a good reason for wanting to close. If they are as good as you say, I'm sure they will understand your need to put your and your baby's health above their child care needs. And, with plenty of notice they should be able to find someon else and not bed resentful that you left them without child care. Just be prepared for them to possibly leave earlier if they find something else before your intended end date. And, good luck on the rest of your pregnancy! Hope things go smooth for you!

[MamaMamaMama]

Just be prepared for them to possibly leave earlier if they find something else before your intended end date.

DH and I discussed that, and we're fine with that happening. I think it should be ok, I'm just sad to lose them.

[Brooksie]

Tell them all of that. I'm sure they will be understanding. Keep in touch with them and maybe if you start back up in the future, they will return. Good luck with everything!

[Blackcat31]

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Hoping it will go better than your previous experience.

As far as letting your daycare family know, I agree with the other posters...just be honest with them and let them know how you feel and why you are doing what you are.

I am sure they will understand and will appreciate your honesty as well.

[Maria2013]

I agree. Just be honest with them. It's not like you don't have a good reason for wanting to close. If they are as good as you say, I'm sure they will understand your need to put your and your baby's health above their child care needs. And, with plenty of notice they should be able to find someon else and not bed resentful that you left them without child care. Just be prepared for them to possibly leave earlier if they find something else before your intended end date. And, good luck on the rest of your pregnancy! Hope things go smooth for you!

[spinnymarie]

I agree too, there's shouldn't be hard feelings - you are CLOSING, not terming them