How to terminate.... sigh...

[Skysue]

Samantha just went through the same thing on Friday. I sent a letter home but I was up front with the Mom while handing her the letter. I opted to do it at the end of the week so they have the weekend to reflect and to call me if need be etc. Also I put away my fear of having disgruntled parents coming for their child’s belongings during daycare hours.

I figure if you’re up front from the beginning then possible termination doesn’t become a huge shock when it happens.

It all depends on the parents though there are a lot of people in denial out there regarding Childs behavior.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

[Inspired by Reggio]

To: Inspired my Reggio:

Thank you for your response again I am just wondering what you would do in the case of immediate termination in regards to finances... would you refund them the money for the number of days left in the month? Or would you keep the deposit and tell them that you are sorry this is not working out? I am not sure what I would do in that situation and want to be prepared.

If I was terminating with 'cause' aka they did not meet the financial obligation of the contract or they were in violation of my code of conduct than NO I would not give them 'notice' they would be done and forfeit any money's paid to me - that is clearly stated in my contact that if terminated with cause...my clients are so 'afraid' of that clause that I once had a client come with a note from their bank because the bank made an error and her cheque to me bounced and she was afraid I would terminate her

If it was a case of a new relationship where I discovered that 'we are just not a match' cause the child was not adjusting to the program or their child's personality was not a fit or turned out the family had philosophical practices I could not condone - than I would just either refund the deposit in lieu of 'notice' on my part or if I needed the money suck it up and offer to work through the notice period if the client really 'needed' to keep sending the child.

However my experience at least in centre care is once a provider tells a client 'sorry your child is not a match for our program and we do not feel comfortable keeping him on any longer as a result effective X date we can no longer provide care' they do not WANT to send their child anyway and serioiusly which one of US would want to under those circumstances?

So if it was MY choice to terminate I would just offer to refund it rather than having a parent send their kid anyway just to get their $$$ worth so to speak - makes it so stressful on everyone to have to work under those negative circumstances