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For that reason alone I wouldn't grandfather him in. My own kids come first and I would really resent it if I couldn't go to their activities etc due to one dck. 4-5 weeks is more then reasonable and plenty of time for them to secure other care if they don't want to do it. As long as you're fine with potentially loosing them, I'd do it!

I do really resent it!!!

I changed my pick up time in March/April and have been missing out on school pick up and activities for my dd due to just the one dcb but the difference was at the time I needed that income from him.... I am getting to the place where I do not need it as badly and if I fill just one more part time spot I would not even care if the income was gone.

The sad part is my dd is starting to really resent the dcb because she knows I am missing her activities (that I have always made it to before opening this biz) for just the one little one. In some ways I feel she would be more understanding IF it was the group of children and not just the one.

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NEVER apologize for meeting your own needs first

If I had learned and accepted that early on in this career I would have been much happier. Thankfully the lessons we learn the hard way tend to stick with us a bit more but putting yourself and your family first IS okay and necessary.

Try not to let yourself feel guilty about that. :hug:

Thanks! It is hard to not feel guilty but I am in this business to put my family first so I need to do that!

[rosieteddy]

As others have said,do whats best for you.I put myself out there and worked sick and through a lot of family things.I missed my children and grandchildrens school shows ect.I did take vacation and holidays ect.But gave above and beyond for the daycare.My family benefitted and the kids didn't get upset.I missed out.Then when I had a heart attack 2 yrs ago parents and families moved on.They had to do what was best for their families.We providers need to do the same.I would give your 4 week notice.Just say the daycare is going in a different direction and you will now close at 3;30.No discussion just matter of fact.