Wow..Advice Please

[Unregistered]

Just read on FB a current family of mine is looking for new daycare - they haven't even talked to
Me about. People are free to
Do what they want but I'm not even sure how to approach this.

[midaycare]

Carry on as normal and look for a replacement asap. Also, did the dcf mentio. It was for them? Might be for a friend.

[Unregistered]

For them - great detail about their girl.

[CalCare]

I see.... It was for them. Okay, so yeah, I wouldn't say anything to them. And look to replace. When you have a replacement, term them. That seems the only way to go!

[Unregistered]

I don't plan to replace them as I'm Good in enrollment. I feel it's pretty crappy to post on social Media without even talking to me about it. Esp as I didn't know there were problems or anything changing.

[Thriftylady]

I don't plan to replace them as I'm Good in enrollment. I feel it's pretty crappy to post on social Media without even talking to me about it. Esp as I didn't know there were problems or anything changing.

Well in that case, I would give them notice. If they ask why tell them you saw the post and assumed they were no longer happy with your care, and without trust you can't have a working relationship.

[Unregistered]

Well in that case, I would give them notice. If they ask why tell them you saw the post and assumed they were no longer happy with your care, and without trust you can't have a working relationship.

Would you term immediately? my contract states 4 weeks and also I am able To Term immediately.

[Thriftylady]

Would you term immediately? my contract states 4 weeks and also I am able To Term immediately.

Tough call there. I mean if they haven't actually broken any rules that would be tough for me to do. My notice is two weeks, because I have found generally when people give notice regardless of which party gives it, the relationship gets stressed during the notice period. Maybe give the 4 weeks and if something goes wrong you can term immediately? If you go that route I would put on the notice I was reserving that right as per my contract.

[Blackcat31]

Personally, I'd ask them about it.

They may have hours changing or may be looking to see if the grass is greener on the other side.

Doesn't always mean something is wrong...just that they want to know what's out there.

Who knows but the only way to find out is to ask.

I wouldn't term them just because you think they are terming you. I personally think that's unprofessional and spiteful and not something I would ever consider doing unless I'd traveled other avenues first without any luck.

[Thriftylady]

Personally, I'd ask them about it.

They may have hours changing or may be looking to see if the grass is greener on the other side.

Doesn't always mean something is wrong...just that they want to know what's out there.

Who knows but the only way to find out is to ask.

I wouldn't term them just because you think they are terming you. I personally think that's unprofessional and spiteful and not something I would ever consider doing unless I'd traveled other avenues first without any luck.

I guess I see it differently. I think if they feel like they can't come talk to me first, something is broken in our trust. And I just won't do care without having trust. It isn't about who terms first to me, more that if they feel they can't come talk to me about needing a different arrangement, things must have already went south.

[Blackcat31]

I guess I see it differently. I think if they feel like they can't come talk to me first, something is broken in our trust. And I just won't do care without having trust. It isn't about who terms first to me, more that if they feel they can't come talk to me about needing a different arrangement, things must have already went south.

Different strokes for different folks.

[Unregistered]

I guess I see it differently. I think if they feel like they can't come talk to me first, something is broken in our trust. And I just won't do care without having trust. It isn't about who terms first to me, more that if they feel they can't come talk to me about needing a different arrangement, things must have already went south.

Right - it completely isn't about me terming them first. I've had this family for years and am in complete shock that they post on social media that they are looking for new care without talking to
Me about any new needs. I've been sooo accommodating to all
Of my families needs over the years.
I feel the trust is broken within seconds of their posts. I've done everything for this family. Honestly.

[Blackcat31]

Right - it completely isn't about me terming them first. I've had this family for years and am in complete shock that they post on social media that they are looking for new care without talking to
Me about any new needs. I've been sooo accommodating to all
Of my families needs over the years.
I feel the trust is broken within seconds of their posts. I've done everything for this family. Honestly.

It might not have anything to do with you.

Maybe they felt if they brought it up to you, you'd get upset and term them because they tried to talk to you..

Who knows but if you value open communication, then set the stage and open up a dialogue with them about this.

[Ariana]

This kind of stuff doesn't bother me too much. I never assume the worst, I simply assume they want something different. Different hours or different price or different policies, better location etc. I am a great provider so I don't take this as a slight against me at all.

I know one parent who switched providers who felt terrible about telling me in advance because they actually like me and think I am great and it is nothing personal. They simply wanted a provider that was closer to them and that had extended hours....something I wouldn't do. Not getting up at 6am sorry! I think they were surprised that I took it so well. It is a business afterall and families have to do what is best for them just like I do

[Blackcat31]

This kind of stuff doesn't bother me too much. I never assume the worst, I simply assume they want something different. Different hours or different price or different policies, better location etc. I am a great provider so I don't take this as a slight against me at all.

I know one parent who switched providers who felt terrible about telling me in advance because they actually like me and think I am great and it is nothing personal. They simply wanted a provider that was closer to them and that had extended hours....something I wouldn't do. Not getting up at 6am sorry! I think they were surprised that I took it so well. It is a business afterall and families have to do what is best for them just like I do