Switching to a Center
I have two kids in my daycare from the same family and the older child will be going back to school next week. I was just informed by the dcm that younger 2 yr old just got into a center (I guess he’s been on a waiting list for a while). Apparently he’s been on this list before they even came to me but I had no idea I was only a temporary daycare for them. I guess I don’t see what the advantage is and feel kind of hurt and unappreciated. I know it’s their choice but I was so surprised when she told me this as I thought he was going to be here long term. I know this is business and I’m letting my feelings get in the way but it’s so hard not to.
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One of the things that I ask during interviews is whether they are on another waitinglist. It happens so often that I have to ask and pass on the families that are on waitinglists for families that have the potential of staying longer.
It stinks when you think someone is staying for a long time and they end up leaving. |
It's hard sometimes for sure....
I don't ask because honestly it probably doesn't make much difference. The answer could change at any time so I don't see the value in asking. I've had children I thought were long term not stay (for many reasons) and kids I thought would be temporary end up staying until Kindy ...also for many reasons. Sometimes the parent/family ends up really liking your program and chooses to stay and other times I've had kids that I enrolled long term and then ended up terming myself because they just didn't work out. Either way, I am sorry you are feeling sad....it's hard when a family you didn't have a clue was planning to leave goes. It feels personal from our perspective but I don't think it is ever meant to be negative towards the provider. Hang in there and again, I am sorry you are losing a DCK Hopefully you are able to fill the space quickly! :) |
What really stinks is I’m already losing 3 other kids to preschool and kindergarten so this will be the fourth one! I’ll only have 2 kids left so hopefully I can fill some spots.
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Originally Posted by Unregistered: |
Thanks everyone, she put his 2 weeks notice in on Mon. Aug. 27th and he starts new center on Mon. Sept. 10th, so would you guys still bill her for the 10th?
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