Parent Asking Why I Am Calling Off A Day?

[Unregistered]

Is the last day of school (the 19th) ALSO the last day this family will be in care per a term notice via you or from the parents?

If neither of you termed and this family is normally a regularly attending family in the summer but you just don't want to watch them on a certain day, my advice is be honest and simply say "I am not able to watch them on xx date" period.

If they put you over ratios due to your own children, be honest. "I am unable to watch them on xx date as I do not have space available"

If you just dont want them to come at all anymore, be honest about that too and just terminate services.

If they don't attend in the summer month and are done with daycare the last day of school, again just be honest..."The last day I am able to provide care is xx date"

If she texts, calls or emails for more information just don't respond.

I see these types of situations born out of a provider being less than honest about the situation and the lack of honestly as creating a problem that wouldn't have existed had the communication just been open and honest in the first place.

fwiw~ I am NOT saying you lied about anything... each post you make contains more info so wondering if there is more to the story.

If not then like I said, just be honest and tell the mom, "I can NOT take the kids that day." period. No further discussion necessary.

I termed this family for good over a month ago and had told mom my last day would be the 19th of June. She asked me for the 21st and I originally said ok. Now looking at the numbers because my own kids will be here I decided it best for me not to watch those dck on the 21st. I told mom today and she text me and asked why? I personally feel it is not her business. Or is it?

[Baby Beluga]

I termed this family for good over a month ago and had told mom my last day would be the 19th of June. She asked me for the 21st and I originally said ok. Now looking at the numbers because my own kids will be here I decided it best for me not to watch those dck on the 21st. I told mom today and she text me and asked why? I personally feel it is not her business. Or is it?

Ehhhh, if you originally said yes and after looking at the numbers you can no longer do it, then yes I personally think she does deserve an explanation. It doesn't have to be a long one. Something simple like a PP posted about ratios.

[NeedaVaca]

I have changed my answer based on each post the plot thickens , each time you post you add more details, 1st you just don't want to watch the kids, then you say the last day is the 19th, but now you are saying you said you would watch them on the 21st? Just tell mom the truth, it's easiest in the long run.

[Josiegirl]

I termed this family for good over a month ago and had told mom my last day would be the 19th of June. She asked me for the 21st and I originally said ok. Now looking at the numbers because my own kids will be here I decided it best for me not to watch those dck on the 21st. I told mom today and she text me and asked why? I personally feel it is not her business. Or is it?

Just tell her something like this 'I know originally I had told you I could take them the 21st but now I realize with my own children here too, it will be too much. Sorry and have a great summer.'
I don't feel you owe her any more of an explanation; you're giving her 2 weeks+ notice, she can find someone else. Does she have to work a couple days past school closing? Just curious because one of my dcds is a teacher and he always ends the season a couple days or so later, just to get things done.

[Blackcat31]

I termed this family for good over a month ago and had told mom my last day would be the 19th of June. She asked me for the 21st and I originally said ok. Now looking at the numbers because my own kids will be here I decided it best for me not to watch those dck on the 21st. I told mom today and she text me and asked why? I personally feel it is not her business. Or is it?

Gotcha!
I'd tell her "Although I originally said I could, I answered in haste and didn't realize my own kids would be here so I am not able to provide care that day due to ratios. Thank you!"

Then leave it at that. No further explanation needed.

It's the truth and it's not her business but it's the truth and should leave her satisfied. If not, too bad for her, you are giving enough notice that it's NOT your problem.

[Unregistered]

Gotcha!
I'd tell her "Although I originally said I could, I answered in haste and didn't realize my own kids would be here so I am not able to provide care that day due to ratios. Thank you!"

Then leave it at that. No further explanation needed.

It's the truth and it's not her business but it's the truth and should leave her satisfied. If not, too bad for her, you are giving enough notice that it's NOT your problem.

Thanks blackcat!

[daycarediva]

Ehhhh, if you originally said yes and after looking at the numbers you can no longer do it, then yes I personally think she does deserve an explanation. It doesn't have to be a long one. Something simple like a PP posted about ratios.

yup, this!