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Unregistered 06:59 AM 09-28-2017
I had an interview with a family that has one child who will be two in November. Currently, my infant spots are full and I will not have an infant opening until June of 2019. I do not tell interviewing families what my infant openings are because I don't feel like it is my place to bring it up. If a family asks, I will let them know.
Since the interview, they have emailed me a few other questions and are still deciding if my daycare is a good fit for them. I feel that they would be a good fit for my group.
I am however, going back and forth about whether or not I should mention to them that I will not have a full time infant opening for quite some time. Thoughts?
Since the interview, they have emailed me a few other questions and are still deciding if my daycare is a good fit for them. I feel that they would be a good fit for my group.
I am however, going back and forth about whether or not I should mention to them that I will not have a full time infant opening for quite some time. Thoughts?
Blackcat31 07:03 AM 09-28-2017
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
I had an interview with a family that has one child who will be two in November. Currently, my infant spots are full and I will not have an infant opening until June of 2019. I do not tell interviewing families what my infant openings are because I don't feel like it is my place to bring it up. If a family asks, I will let them know.
Since the interview, they have emailed me a few other questions and are still deciding if my daycare is a good fit for them. I feel that they would be a good fit for my group.
I am however, going back and forth about whether or not I should mention to them that I will not have a full time infant opening for quite some time. Thoughts?
I don't understand what the issue is? I had an interview with a family that has one child who will be two in November. Currently, my infant spots are full and I will not have an infant opening until June of 2019. I do not tell interviewing families what my infant openings are because I don't feel like it is my place to bring it up. If a family asks, I will let them know.
Since the interview, they have emailed me a few other questions and are still deciding if my daycare is a good fit for them. I feel that they would be a good fit for my group.
I am however, going back and forth about whether or not I should mention to them that I will not have a full time infant opening for quite some time. Thoughts?
Is the family expecting so they would be wanting an infant spot too? But you don't or won't have a spot until June 2019.
Do you currently have room for their soon to be 2 yr old?
What state are you in?
Unregistered 07:35 AM 09-28-2017
They currently have the one child that I do have space for now. I am just wondering if I should mention to them that I would not have a spot for an infant (for almost two years) should they choose to have another child?
storybookending 07:38 AM 09-28-2017
Is the mom pregnant or mentioning wanting another child soon? I wouldn't say anything unless they specifically asked. A lot can change between now and summer of next year.
Blackcat31 07:40 AM 09-28-2017
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
They currently have the one child that I do have space for now. I am just wondering if I should mention to them that I would not have a spot for an infant (for almost two years) should they choose to have another child?
Oh okay... I understand now. I wouldn't mention it to them. If they aren't expecting it's really not something they are probably concerned about and if they do decide to have another child, a lot of things can happen between now and then. A family could leave your care which would change your availability, they could decide to stay home and care for their own children or who knows... I wouldn't stress about it. They currently have the one child that I do have space for now. I am just wondering if I should mention to them that I would not have a spot for an infant (for almost two years) should they choose to have another child?
They are looking for space for their one child and you have space so if they are a good fit for your program and you want to enroll them I would go ahead and do so and I wouldn't worry one bit about future availability.
Unregistered 08:03 AM 09-28-2017
Okay, thanks for the input. 😊
daycarediva 10:16 AM 09-28-2017
Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
Oh okay... I understand now. I wouldn't mention it to them. If they aren't expecting it's really not something they are probably concerned about and if they do decide to have another child, a lot of things can happen between now and then. A family could leave your care which would change your availability, they could decide to stay home and care for their own children or who knows... I wouldn't stress about it.
They are looking for space for their one child and you have space so if they are a good fit for your program and you want to enroll them I would go ahead and do so and I wouldn't worry one bit about future availability.
exactly!Oh okay... I understand now. I wouldn't mention it to them. If they aren't expecting it's really not something they are probably concerned about and if they do decide to have another child, a lot of things can happen between now and then. A family could leave your care which would change your availability, they could decide to stay home and care for their own children or who knows... I wouldn't stress about it.
They are looking for space for their one child and you have space so if they are a good fit for your program and you want to enroll them I would go ahead and do so and I wouldn't worry one bit about future availability.