Grow Backbone Grow!!

[jenboo]

I'm excited and scared at the same time.
I have a DCG i want to replace and I have someone coming over today for a tour/interview.
DCG is part time. DCM changed this the night before I opened. I made a policy stating that full time has priority over part time.
I am just so nervous!! I have had a couple issues the DCM and i don't think DCG is a good fit anymore.
I know I dont need to justify anything..but it makes me feel braver.

[Blackcat31]

I'm excited and scared at the same time.
I have a DCG i want to replace and I have someone coming over today for a tour/interview.
DCG is part time. DCM changed this the night before I opened. I made a policy stating that full time has priority over part time.
I am just so nervous!! I have had a couple issues the DCM and i don't think DCG is a good fit anymore.
I know I dont need to justify anything..but it makes me feel braver.

You gotta do what you gotta do.

Good luck with your interview! Keep us posted as to how it goes!

I'll definitely be sending good wishes your way! happyface

[melilley]

You can do it! happyface

Just rip the band-aid off and do it! I used mine for the first time last week and it felt great! I was so nervous, but it had to be done.

Good luck with the interview!

[Shell]

happyface Best wishes for a great interview!

[MyAngels]

Sending excellent interview/fit vibes your way happyface

Let us know how it goes....

[jenboo]

Everything went really well today!! The little girl was cute and seemed to listen well. Of course she didn't want to go home.
Mom asked good questions and talked how people take advantage of daycare providers and stuff.

She did say that she has another place to look at but really liked what she saw here. I told her to let me know what she decides and if she wanted to set up a trial day.

Now if this all works out, I have to inform the other family that a full time one wants their spot.
How should i word this? I need to repeat it many times to myself. Also, would it be rude if I texted her? I only see DCM once a day, 3 days week. She is always in a hurry. I can barely say hi and bye to her. I was thinking of texting her because im so nervous, but to also give her more notice and so that she can make sure she has a few minutes to talk to me one day.

[grandmom]

Your wording needs to be clear. If you say you have a person who wants the full-time spot, she may agree to pay full-time. Could you live with that?

Assuming no, your wording could be something like: I've accepted a family in the full-time spot that you are currently using part-time. I'm sorry, but I'm cancelling your contract effective ____.

When she objects, assure her you've already made an agreement with the new family and they will be starting on ___ but you are available till then to care for her child.

And yes, I think conversations like this need to be in person. Really, how long would it take to say those sentences? And the sooner the better once you've confirmed another family is coming. Because it wears on us to do something like this.

Good luck.

[daycarediva]

Your wording needs to be clear. If you say you have a person who wants the full-time spot, she may agree to pay full-time. Could you live with that?

Assuming no, your wording could be something like: I've accepted a family in the full-time spot that you are currently using part-time. I'm sorry, but I'm cancelling your contract effective ____.

When she objects, assure her you've already made an agreement with the new family and they will be starting on ___ but you are available till then to care for her child.

And yes, I think conversations like this need to be in person. Really, how long would it take to say those sentences? And the sooner the better once you've confirmed another family is coming. Because it wears on us to do something like this.

Good luck.

Just term if you want them gone. If not, offer them the space first (this is what I do).

I would send a text to ask if she could spare a few minutes at pick up or drop off, hand the term notice in writing AND tell her that unfortunately you have to give her notice....blah blah. Don't talk too much (I tend to give in to things when I babble). Apologize, and be done with it.

[daycare]

I would email or call or have in person. I would not text this. I would not want a parent to text this type of information to me, so I would not do it to them.

If the family is an issue and money is not super tight right not, I think that I would be writing this letter regardless of what the new family wants to do.

It has taken me a really long time to grow a backbone, but I realize that nice will get me no where I want to be in this business fast. the only place it will get me is mad, upset and burnt out.

Term the family, especially if you have in your contract that FT takes priority over PT. What are you going to do if this family agrees to go FT. Are you willing to take them on full time? If not, you will be in a position to have to wait it out another 2 weeks and term anyways.

I hope that things work out for you.

[jenboo]

Thanks! I honestly wouldn't mind a parents terming via text. I'm not good in social situations so it would be nice not to deal with it.
Glad i asked though. Ill text her saying that I need to talk to her.
She will have the option to pay full time or find care some where else. I would be ok with them staying as long it is full time. Plus that is what my contract states.