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Should I Take This Client? Red Flags?? Should I Try Or Run??
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Babyluver21
08:20 AM 02-17-2014
I would meet with her first, and get that "in person " feeling.
She could have a combination of reasons for leaving the daycare. I would go over your program with a fine-tooth comb and then directly ask her if she feels that you would be a good fit? Ask her what would prompt her to leave a provider she knew and trusted, because it can't just simply be about goldfish and nutrigrain bars, even if she would prefer to feed fresh berries and such at home, that cannot be a motivating factor for one to pull their kid from a satisfactory child care situation. (I would outright ask and see her body language; if she gives you a flustered, hurried response, perhaps it is simply because you'd be cheaper or another reason she's not mentioned and she doesn't want to admit it; if she is honest about that, then I'd probe more). If you find out that something else was going on, have her be specific. If it IS about rates, then ask her if she intends on being long-term. Tell her your concerns that "If you took the baby out of this lady's care (even though child was given excellent quality care) because I'm cheaper, how can you assure me that you won't do the same thing to me for the same reasons if someone else cheaper comes along?" See how she responds.
If you don't get a good feeling, ultimately, I would continue interviewing other prospects and go with your gut. But, certainly you can give her the opportunity to interview. Like a PP said: Interviewing her doesn't mean you have to take her.
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