Is It Too Late -Spring Break Question

[momofboys]

My kids are off school the last week of MArch for Spring Break. I care for one DCF with two kids. I had told them in September I would take 3 days off over Spring Break but now I really want to take the whole week off. I don't/won't get paid for it but that is fine with me. I'd much rather have a whole week off to veg with my kids! It is about 6 weeks away so is this enough notice that I will now be taking 5 days off instead of 3?

[cillybean83]

nah, I think you're fine, it's over a month away right?

I tell my families 2 week before I'll be gone for vacation, but I have a back up who will keep daycare open, so I figure if they want to be picky they have 2 weeks to find someone else

[Zoe]

Do you have it in your policy the amount of notice that you will give for vacation or personal time? I've written that I'll give 4 weeks notice for vacation that way I can figure out last minute details if necessary. If you are able to give a notice, I'm sure you'll be fine!

[Pammie]

I think 6 weeks is ample notice

Enjoy the break with your kids!!!

[DCMomOf3]

I have it written in my contract I'll give at least 4 weeks notice. I think 6 weeks is fine. Do you have anything in your contract regarding your time off?

[juliebug]

I think 6 weeks enought time

[missnikki]

Not only is it enough time, but with one family that makes it a lot easier to do. Have a nice break!

[momofboys]

I will tell DCM today. I am so excited to have a week-long break even if it is unpaid!

[Unregistered]

Thats more than enought time. Enjoy the week off!

[jojosmommy]

I agree, 6 weeks is plenty of time. I would offer names of close providers (if you know any) that could provide back up daycare if they needed. That way you have given them notice and helped them with a back up plan if they don't know of anyone.