"Pet-free" daycare now getting a pet
I'm posting for a friend as I am stumped what to suggest to her, and she doesn't have easy access to the internet.
My friend's son has been going to a home-based daycare for about 6 months. Part of the reason why she chose the daycare is that it was advertised as being "pet-free". Her son has allergies, so it was important that he somewhere without pets. Well, the provider just informed her that they are getting a dog over Christmas. My friend has told her that her son will not be able to continue after Christmas if that's the case because of his allergies.
The provider told her that she will still have to pay January fees, as she charges by the month and requires at least 1 month notice of termination (so that there's 1 month payment after notice is given). My friend doesn't know what to do! She's already financially strapped (thus not even having the internet at home), and can't afford to pay two daycare providers for January (assuming she finds someone by then). But she also feels that it's unfair because the provider advertised her home as being pet-free and is now getting a pet without letting the families know well in advance.
Any thoughts?