Should I Term Family Before They've Even Started?

[Momof4]

Remember when I told you that she might even be relieved? I bet she was happy to give her boss the excuse that she doesn't have childcare, what a dope! She's so rude not to answer your emails. Alpha, I'm really, really happy you went with your gut because you made the right decision for sure.

[mom-in-alberta]

I then sent an email back telling her I'd await her reply re the money, and then told her that the real reason I'd cancelled care was because I wasn't pleased about her repeatedly not calling when she said she was going to, and also because she clearly didn't value my time as she left me waiting inside my home with daycare children for three hours without an apology. I told her that if she wished to find quality care for her son, that perhaps in future she should be a little more courteous to child care providers. Shrug. She might slander my name, but I don't mind much. I have a loyal group, and they all know that I am good at what I do. Sour grapes.

BOOM!!
I love that you dropped that info on her. She may or may not be happy to hear it, but it is the utter truth. She can't string daycare providers along, make all kinds of demands and be snippy if she is looking for a quality care relationship.
Glad that this is/will all work out for you. Bring on family B!!!

[Littledragon]

Honestly, I would let her go. If your gut is telling you it's not going to work out, let her go. The second family is more beneficial to you as a BUSINESS. I think if you feel the second family would be better suited, I would go with the other family. I think maybe mom is feeling a little guilty about leaving and you letting her go could be her go ahead to drop the job ad stay home - because that is clearly what she wants. Do what's best for YOU as a BUSINESS. Don't let your emotions get the best of you. I would return her deposit, just for good faith, and simply explain that her lack of consistancy clearly indicates that she's not ready to part with her son.