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I think I know the answer, but I needed some feedback before proceeding.
At the start of the year, one of my kiddos went part time because mom was on an extended maternity leave. I did share that I couldn't hold spaces, and if I filled them I wouldn't have a full time to space to offer him in the fall when she returns to work (and he must have a FT spot in order for it to work for the family). Mom understood.
I JUST offered additional days to current families (after checking with her one more time), and they eagerly accepted them. I shared this with mom, and she is now wishing to have those days back. Essentially, this means he can't return in the fall, and she's realizing other full-time options aren't as great as she hoped. I do have other families that wish to take the remainder of his days for the fall.
So, either way I'm full for the fall, but I feel kind of terrible with whatever decision I make.
I REALLY like the little guy and he's a great fit for the group. It is a small group, so group dynamics do matter.
I also REALLY don't want to ask other families to give up those days they just accepted (even though I think they would be empathetic and this is a very close and friendly group. They did know she was having a hard time making a decision about her work status and the future). I especially don't want to ask, because we've already done some schedule flip flopping to adjust for this family, and there is chance they could change their mind again. I made the mistake of not collecting a deposit with my first families, so there is no financial incentive to tell me of plan changes in advance.
I think the answer is that I'm running a business and my personal feelings about this kid don't particularly matter in this situation, but I felt compelled to ask. I've only been open about a year and a half, so this is the first turnover I've had. NOT FUN.
At the start of the year, one of my kiddos went part time because mom was on an extended maternity leave. I did share that I couldn't hold spaces, and if I filled them I wouldn't have a full time to space to offer him in the fall when she returns to work (and he must have a FT spot in order for it to work for the family). Mom understood.
I JUST offered additional days to current families (after checking with her one more time), and they eagerly accepted them. I shared this with mom, and she is now wishing to have those days back. Essentially, this means he can't return in the fall, and she's realizing other full-time options aren't as great as she hoped. I do have other families that wish to take the remainder of his days for the fall.
So, either way I'm full for the fall, but I feel kind of terrible with whatever decision I make.
I REALLY like the little guy and he's a great fit for the group. It is a small group, so group dynamics do matter.
I also REALLY don't want to ask other families to give up those days they just accepted (even though I think they would be empathetic and this is a very close and friendly group. They did know she was having a hard time making a decision about her work status and the future). I especially don't want to ask, because we've already done some schedule flip flopping to adjust for this family, and there is chance they could change their mind again. I made the mistake of not collecting a deposit with my first families, so there is no financial incentive to tell me of plan changes in advance.
I think the answer is that I'm running a business and my personal feelings about this kid don't particularly matter in this situation, but I felt compelled to ask. I've only been open about a year and a half, so this is the first turnover I've had. NOT FUN.
Remember that.
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: I think you made a great choice.
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