WWYD In The Case Of These Circumstances?

[Meeko]

Move to Utah! I'll watch him...he sounds a cutie!

Really......I agree with the above poster who suggested getting hold of your local CCRR. Or maybe you could advertise for someone to come to your home? A nanny would be more expensive, but it sounds as if you don't plan on it being a long term thing. Also call your local licensing office. They should have a list of all providers in your area too. They will also know of people who have signed up for orientation and want to get licensed to provide care. Maybe you will find a provider who is just starting up. That one's a bit iffy as you won't have references etc.....but you may get lucky and get a sweetie to provide care for your little one.

[Deedle]

OP here, i got my account figured out! Thanks everybody for the responses, I appreciate everybody giving their views. And yes, unfortunately a new house is VERY important right now, as our current one is sold and if we don't close on our new one we wouldn't have anywhere to live, so...

Anyway, we tour and interview at a center a week from today. Between now and then, Charlie will either be home or with family.

As for baby two, the plan is to come back to being a SAHM once baby 2 arrives.

Thanks again!

[jen]

Good deal! Enjoy your new home and good luck with the Center!

[sharlan]

Have you given the current provider a two week notice? Do you have a written contract with her?

[Deedle]

I do have a contract with a 2 week notice clause...I will just tell her we are going elsewhere and drop off the last two weeks pay per the contract and call it a day.

[Auntie]

Sounds like you are handling this sitution nicely. I am glad you are choosing to pull and you are still holding up your end of the contract.

I used to live in Fargo and still have friends there however none of them are in the daycare business.

I feel bad for the other children in this woman's care.

[CheekyChick]

The gal allows your son to be in the front yard with a child watching him? Nope.

The gal takes your child shopping without your permission. Nope.

Charlie cries at drop off and is clearly unhappy. Nope.

Pull him NOW.

[Holladee]

Just wondering how this turned out....

I lived in Fargo for over ten years - recently moved about an hour away.

Just wanted to let the OP know that I used to work at the daycare that she linked. There are two in town - not sure the one you were looking at, but the one I worked at was outstanding. Great teachers who have been there years - not something you see very often.

Good luck!

[heyhun77]

I am in Fargo and HATE that you are going through this. I cringe every time I hear of these situations knowing how tough it is to find childcare here. I will pm you with my contact information if you'd like to chat. I couldn't get the link to the handbook open but I noticed that it was the village website so I'm assuming it was for Nokomis. They are awesome but I have a thing about centers (I'm a bit biased on centers vs. in home).

Good luck with your search. Contact me if you would like to chat.

[Candyland]

OP here, i got my account figured out! Thanks everybody for the responses, I appreciate everybody giving their views. And yes, unfortunately a new house is VERY important right now, as our current one is sold and if we don't close on our new one we wouldn't have anywhere to live, so...

Anyway, we tour and interview at a center a week from today. Between now and then, Charlie will either be home or with family.

As for baby two, the plan is to come back to being a SAHM once baby 2 arrives.

Thanks again!

Awww - I'm so happy for Charlie! But, I'm worried about the other kids at that home.

[Unregistered]

notice and pay

I still don't think I person should have to pay to protect her child from abuse or neglect. She has violated the contract. It is void.

[Unregistered]

Is there anything parents can do?

Sounds like you are handling this sitution nicely. I am glad you are choosing to pull and you are still holding up your end of the contract.

I used to live in Fargo and still have friends there however none of them are in the daycare business.

I feel bad for the other children in this woman's care.

Is there anything parents can do to get out of paying her? Clearly, the provider in this particular situation isn't holding up her end of the bargain, so why are parent's required to? This is one thing I don't like about the child care contracts - there really aren't protections for parents if providers are neglectful. It really is a win/win only for the provider where they get paid regardless. These poor parents not only have to pay her but still have to find a new provider. Surely, there's go to to be some way for parents to avoid having to pay - say going to small claims court? I don't think parents should have to pay when every provider on this forum says to pull the kid.