So I am a regular member here for years but wanted to log out for this one.
I have an ad up because for the 2nd year in a row I am losing a few kids to school.
Anyways, I met with a family 2 days ago. Their 4yo will be attending school in 2 weeks so they are looking for daycare just for those 2 weeks. The child was wild when he was here. He walked around from room to room taking toys out, playing with them for a couple minutes and going on to the the next one - essentially like my two 20 month old toddlers. He was asked numerous times to pick up his toys, and to not climb on the stairs for the changing table. He did not listen AT ALL! I asked and they said he has never been in daycare /school before. I could tell he has not had any structure, he's been with a family member since birth.
Anyways, I can usually train my littles within a couple weeks as I have structured days with a general routine we follow and consistent rules, etc. So even kids that don't listen to parents end up doing well here. However, I only have the 2 weeks left with 4 of mine that I won't be watching after this year and have been here years. Plus in 2 weeks I will be getting a baby.
I was thinking after the meeting with the family I don't want to spend these last two weeks of summer with my kids, stressed out and having to give all my attention to little new guy, then he's just gone. Doesn't seem worth it to me to put that time/energy/stress into him when I want to be savoring my time with the ones that I'll miss. I can just see it now, all day every minute asking him to do something (not climb, pick up toys,etc). With my heart disease I get tired enough each day with the easy days I have right now. Don't want two weeks of that extra stress.
So anyways, I sent an email this afternoon, generic in nature, like some of you ladies suggest and it just stated that after careful consideration I can not watch their child. Got an email back saying they are owed an explanation, that I didn't even give a chance to watch him.
How would you respond? I have never terminated before and I usually at least give a chance for new people. Do I tell her I don't want to put that effort in for only 2 weeks while missing out on my other kiddos getting my full attention their last two weeks? That sounds selfish. Any ideas? TIA! Putting my thoughts/feelings into words is not one of my strong suits and I think I sometimes sound meaner then I intend to be. Any help appreciated.
I have an ad up because for the 2nd year in a row I am losing a few kids to school.
Anyways, I met with a family 2 days ago. Their 4yo will be attending school in 2 weeks so they are looking for daycare just for those 2 weeks. The child was wild when he was here. He walked around from room to room taking toys out, playing with them for a couple minutes and going on to the the next one - essentially like my two 20 month old toddlers. He was asked numerous times to pick up his toys, and to not climb on the stairs for the changing table. He did not listen AT ALL! I asked and they said he has never been in daycare /school before. I could tell he has not had any structure, he's been with a family member since birth.
Anyways, I can usually train my littles within a couple weeks as I have structured days with a general routine we follow and consistent rules, etc. So even kids that don't listen to parents end up doing well here. However, I only have the 2 weeks left with 4 of mine that I won't be watching after this year and have been here years. Plus in 2 weeks I will be getting a baby.
I was thinking after the meeting with the family I don't want to spend these last two weeks of summer with my kids, stressed out and having to give all my attention to little new guy, then he's just gone. Doesn't seem worth it to me to put that time/energy/stress into him when I want to be savoring my time with the ones that I'll miss. I can just see it now, all day every minute asking him to do something (not climb, pick up toys,etc). With my heart disease I get tired enough each day with the easy days I have right now. Don't want two weeks of that extra stress.
So anyways, I sent an email this afternoon, generic in nature, like some of you ladies suggest and it just stated that after careful consideration I can not watch their child. Got an email back saying they are owed an explanation, that I didn't even give a chance to watch him.
How would you respond? I have never terminated before and I usually at least give a chance for new people. Do I tell her I don't want to put that effort in for only 2 weeks while missing out on my other kiddos getting my full attention their last two weeks? That sounds selfish. Any ideas? TIA! Putting my thoughts/feelings into words is not one of my strong suits and I think I sometimes sound meaner then I intend to be. Any help appreciated.
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