2 months notice for withdrawal of kids from daycare?

[Peacefulbird]

Originally, she was part of an agency. When she broke away from the agency this spring, she had us sign this new contract.

Hi, I'm surprised that the agency let her take clients that belonged to the agency usually agencies are very strict in this subject.

Anyway, you had valuable reasons when you decided to follow and stay with the provider.

It is not the norm to have 2 months withdrawal notice but, considering you had two spots makes sense.

my question was more around if a 2 month notice period is normal or the exception (to me, 1 month would be a bit more reasonable). Understand what the period of time would be for - although honestly in the market we're in she'll have no problems finding a replacement.

It's true, maybe considering the market might seem easy to fill those spots easily but, to find the right fit might take longer. I think developing a good relationship between parents and provider is very important. If you have mentioned that you were considering in looking other options then probably the provider could have kept a waiting list or at least considered other interested families for when you were ready to move on. Also, remember that homedaycares follow children age and ratio regulations. If she has filled her baby spots (based on your children staying) then most likely now it is going to be hard to find older children to fill her empty spots, she might get stuck longer than only two months.

Considering that changes can happen any time, i feel it is appropriate to let the providers know as soon as posible so, they can consider potential clients for when it is needed. I usually keep a waiting list and periodicaly send messages to my group of parents asking if they're considering any changes not to hesitate and let me know because I need to either refer my potential clients to other providers with spots or to let them know to move on and find spots somewhere else. I do this practically every 4 months or so. My written contract still a month of withdrawal notice but the families under my care know absolutely on how helpfull it is to know earlier or sooner if posible especially when the spots need to be filled by older children.

Anyway, you gave your notice and now you're aware of the signed contract. And as you'll pay for September then you still entitled to use or not the September month childcare services.

I'm sure your kids will have a great experience in the preschool and learn French as well;0)

Good luck!