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A.J. 03:32 PM 08-12-2017
My daycare provider told my husband on Friday that she has chose to drop our daughter. And gave us a two week notice. The reason she said was because her friend came to her asking if she could take care of her 3 kids. And one of the kids is under 2 and my daughter is 18 months. So she said she can't have two children under the age of two. Which why she is dropping my daughter. My question is can she do that? To me it just feels wrong? My husband and I just don't think she can or should do that. And it was so out of the blue and has left my husband and I scrambling to find care. Help! Can she do this?
Josiegirl 03:53 PM 08-12-2017
Is it legal? Sure. Is it ethical? Have no idea and it doesn't really matter. If she followed her own contract according to giving you notice, etc., there isn't anything at all you can do. Accept it and find someone else.
I hope you find someone who is twice as good, kind, and loving towards your dd!
I hope you find someone who is twice as good, kind, and loving towards your dd!
Blackcat31 04:42 PM 08-12-2017
I'm a long time MN provider.
I can decide to term a family for whatever reason I want.
I don't even have to tell them a reason.
How I term (notice/no notice etc) should be clearly written in contract though..
I can decide to term a family for whatever reason I want.
I don't even have to tell them a reason.
How I term (notice/no notice etc) should be clearly written in contract though..
sharlan 05:07 PM 08-12-2017
Yes, she can terminate as she chooses.
She may find it a mistake, though. Many providers find out doing business with friends doesn't work out in the long run.
She may find it a mistake, though. Many providers find out doing business with friends doesn't work out in the long run.
nannyde 06:32 AM 08-13-2017
Yes it's legal.
When you decide to leave your next provider remember this. Can you imagine her believing you pulling your child is illegal?
What notice time does she require of you?
She's just doing what she believes is best for her family and business. Parents do what's best for their family. Providers do the same.
When you decide to leave your next provider remember this. Can you imagine her believing you pulling your child is illegal?
What notice time does she require of you?
She's just doing what she believes is best for her family and business. Parents do what's best for their family. Providers do the same.
midaycare 06:55 AM 08-13-2017
It's always a shock when a child we love is pulled from our care, and it happens for various reasons. Parents find care that is closer to home, parents find cheaper care, parents find relatives to watch child, etc.I imagine it's equally a shock when we choose to term a family.
For what it's worth, watching the children of friends and family almost always ends up bad. Take a little comfort in the fact that a few months from now, that provider will most likely be regretting her decision, but will be stuck and unable to do anything because that family takes up 3 spots of income. That's a bad place to be in.
Snowmom 08:37 AM 08-14-2017
Originally Posted by A.J.:
My daycare provider told my husband on Friday that she has chose to drop our daughter. And gave us a two week notice. The reason she said was because her friend came to her asking if she could take care of her 3 kids. And one of the kids is under 2 and my daughter is 18 months. So she said she can't have two children under the age of two. Which why she is dropping my daughter. My question is can she do that? To me it just feels wrong? My husband and I just don't think she can or should do that. And it was so out of the blue and has left my husband and I scrambling to find care. Help! Can she do this?
Well, you could offer to pay her for the 3 spots instead of your 1 spot. But, I'm thinking that's probably not likely.My daycare provider told my husband on Friday that she has chose to drop our daughter. And gave us a two week notice. The reason she said was because her friend came to her asking if she could take care of her 3 kids. And one of the kids is under 2 and my daughter is 18 months. So she said she can't have two children under the age of two. Which why she is dropping my daughter. My question is can she do that? To me it just feels wrong? My husband and I just don't think she can or should do that. And it was so out of the blue and has left my husband and I scrambling to find care. Help! Can she do this?
Just as families need to make the right choice when it comes to their own family situations and finances, childcare providers do too.
Most of the time, it's not personal, just business.
Unregistered 09:15 AM 08-14-2017
Just like how you can terminate care for any reason you want, she can terminate for any reason she wants. She doesnt HAVE to take care of your child.
mommyneedsadayoff 09:32 AM 08-14-2017
Originally Posted by A.J.:
My daycare provider told my husband on Friday that she has chose to drop our daughter. And gave us a two week notice. The reason she said was because her friend came to her asking if she could take care of her 3 kids. And one of the kids is under 2 and my daughter is 18 months. So she said she can't have two children under the age of two. Which why she is dropping my daughter. My question is can she do that? To me it just feels wrong? My husband and I just don't think she can or should do that. And it was so out of the blue and has left my husband and I scrambling to find care. Help! Can she do this?
Yes, she can do this, just like you could submit your two week notice if you had a family friend offer to watch your child for a better price or hours. It is business, not personal. It is ethical to make business choices that help you succeed, just like it is ethical to make decisions about your childcare that are best for you. It stinks to have to move on, but consider it a positive thing and a chance for a fresh start. Good luck to you and your family!My daycare provider told my husband on Friday that she has chose to drop our daughter. And gave us a two week notice. The reason she said was because her friend came to her asking if she could take care of her 3 kids. And one of the kids is under 2 and my daughter is 18 months. So she said she can't have two children under the age of two. Which why she is dropping my daughter. My question is can she do that? To me it just feels wrong? My husband and I just don't think she can or should do that. And it was so out of the blue and has left my husband and I scrambling to find care. Help! Can she do this?
CityGarden 09:54 AM 08-14-2017
While it is frustrating if she only requires two weeks notice from you she would only give two weeks notice.
If she were to tell you on Friday and not allow the child on Monday then that would be unethical to me but she is giving you notice.
If she were to tell you on Friday and not allow the child on Monday then that would be unethical to me but she is giving you notice.
hwichlaz 01:41 PM 08-14-2017
I'm betting that she had two full-time openings in her daycare and was having a hard time making her bills because of it. This was an opportunity to be full and take care of her own family's financial needs.