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2 months ago, I enrolled a newborn knowing they would start mid July (Laid back parents, 9 hour shifts). I also started a 3 month old earlier this month (Nice parents, 10 hour shifts & colicky). Because the other newborn wasn't starting until Mid July, I enrolled a 5 month old temporarily, as she was waiting for a spot to open at another daycare mid July (which worked out perfect). She's pretty easy going, and so are the parents...and only here 7 hours. Yesterday they approached me saying how much they like my program and would prefer it if she could stay. I do not want more than 2 under 1, as I also have a full crew of 2 & 3 year olds. I have a good program, and always have a waitlist, so I do not have room for all 3 infants. So, what would you do?
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I'd say goodbye to the child that is most difficult to care for. No question. -
I concur with all above,
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ps..., Tell the one you drop there is an opening at the other DC, baby #3 will not be going to now.
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But she doesn't know how the other baby is. That one doesn't start until next month. I try to stay true to my word, but I also understand your dilemma.
This is your home and your decision. That's the beauty of this business. You can be choosy as to who fits best in your program. How are you feeling about the new baby who is colicky? Are you willing to let that one go? Or are you thinking of not starting the new one next month?
It sounds like this family of the 5 month old fits well already, so I'd hate to see you let them go to take a chance on the new people, kwim?Comment
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you never know what you are going to get with a new baby as far as parenting styles (what they say they do at an interview, and what they actually do are two different things as we all know). I would also keep 5 month old, and if the other babies are manageable, I wouldn't start the new one.
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The second she said 10 HOUR SHIFTS and COLICKY..... I knew which one I'd personally get rid of.
Those two things will drive you crazy way faster than any other negative in this job....especially when you are already dealing with a full boat of kids as young as the ones OP has.
The fact that SHE (OP) classified the parents of the yet to start infant as "laid back"...says alot to me.
I would much rather work with a baby (that could potentially be hard) IF the parents aren't enrolling for 10 hours a day and are laid back..kwim?
The colicky 10 hour a day baby only has "nice" parents... :: Big difference between "nice" and "laid back" in my book. 
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That's the thing...I don't know how the newborn to start next month will be??? I hate to get rid of a child that fits in well with our program...normally it would be a no brainer to get rid of the colicky 3m old, HOWEVER, DCM referred her friend with a 2yo here, and I'm worried they will both go :/Comment
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Is there a way you can try all 3 of them out and then make a decision?
Are you too full to take the other new baby or can you legally have them all but just don't want that many?
If you can take them, I'd consider doing a "trial" once they are all there and then making a decision as to which ones fit best and which one is the hardest.
Also, I try not to worry about the referrals. I would hope a parent refers me because I provide good service and THAT was why they recommend me to friends ...I don't want referrals just because I happen to be the same physical location as their friend goes.
If the family with a 2 yr old likes your program, I would think they would stay for that reason and not move just because their friend isn't their anymore. kwim?Comment
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Exactly.The second she said 10 HOUR SHIFTS and COLICKY..... I knew which one I'd personally get rid of.
Those two things will drive you crazy way faster than any other negative in this job....especially when you are already dealing with a full boat of kids as young as the ones OP has.
The fact that SHE (OP) classified the parents of the yet to start infant as "laid back"...says alot to me.
I would much rather work with a baby (that could potentially be hard) IF the parents aren't enrolling for 10 hours a day and are laid back..kwim?
The colicky 10 hour a day baby only has "nice" parents... :: Big difference between "nice" and "laid back" in my book. Comment
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That's what I would do, too. If new baby didn't work out, I would replace them with my wait list or advertise. Colicky babies are tough!! 10 hour days with a colicky baby ? No way!The second she said 10 HOUR SHIFTS and COLICKY..... I knew which one I'd personally get rid of.
Those two things will drive you crazy way faster than any other negative in this job....especially when you are already dealing with a full boat of kids as young as the ones OP has.
The fact that SHE (OP) classified the parents of the yet to start infant as "laid back"...says alot to me.
I would much rather work with a baby (that could potentially be hard) IF the parents aren't enrolling for 10 hours a day and are laid back..kwim?
The colicky 10 hour a day baby only has "nice" parents... :: Big difference between "nice" and "laid back" in my book. Comment
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