Wanting to change contract - WWYD?

[Sandbox Sally]

How is this?

Dear Parents,

As you all know, this is my first year in operation as a full time day care provider to more than one child. As with any business, the first year is a learning experience. I have learned a lot this year. When I interviewed with some of you, I gave information that I would only be taking on three children. In the past months, I have realized that I am more than capable of comfortably handling more than that. I know that for some of you, this was a selling point. The Ontario Day Nurseries Act dictates that any one home child care provider is entitled to care for up to five children at a time, not including their own. My children have reached a point where they require very little hands on care from me during my operating hours. Having said this, I already know that some of you are not comfortable with my taking on another child, but as with any business, terms and conditions change, leaving clients and business owners with the option of changing with these modifications, or moving on and finding a more suitable arrangement for them. I thought until today that the three child stipulation was part of my contract, but have gone through it with a fine toothed comb and found that there is no such stipulation in writing. Had I put it in writing, please know that I was prepared to honour my contract until one year from the sign on date.

I do hope that I can keep all of my current clients. Your children are of great importance to my family and we have true affection for every one of them. I further hope that you can understand that you must have faith and trust in me, as I am caring for your children. I would never put any of your children in harm's way, and if I thought for a moment that I was unequipped to care for four children, I simply would not do it. I now take this opportunity to ask that you please give it a chance before you decide to seek care elsewhere. Your comfort level is valid, but as I have said before, this is my business, and sometimes I must treat it as such, personal feelings and relationships aside.

I will begin to advertise for a fourth child effective immediately. I will, however, not take on a fourth until one calendar month from now, leaving you the option and ample time to find alternate care arrangements should you feel that you need to. I would very much like to move forward with all of my clients in place despite this change to my business, but know that I do understand if my new situation no longer meets your family's needs.

With Sincere Respect, Me