2 on mat leave at the same time!

[playfelt]

Is the 4 year old a sibling to another child in care? IF not this would be the time to ask her parents to move her to a school based program or to a caregiver that also services her school and fill your space with a new full time child to help through the next few months.

I don't actually save a space anymore but if I have someone leaving within two months of the needed date will pencil the baby in for that spot - it is worth it to me not to waste time having to interview.

[Momof4]

Is the 4 year old a sibling to another child in care? IF not this would be the time to ask her parents to move her to a school based program or to a caregiver that also services her school and fill your space with a new full time child to help through the next few months.

I don't actually save a space anymore but if I have someone leaving within two months of the needed date will pencil the baby in for that spot - it is worth it to me not to waste time having to interview.

Did you mean me playfelt? I know I have to talk to the 4 year old's Mom about what is happening with the b/a care days, but I'm pretty sure I know why they want to continue here every other full day when she isn't in school. It's because they have been with me for over 3 years and this girl started as a screamer baby while her Mom was still on mat leave. I'm the one who suffered for 7 months while this baby screamed 9 hours a day and the Mom used every single minute because she didn't know how to handle her baby. She doesn't say the words but I know she really appreciates everything I've done and this little girl tells me she loves me daily. How do I look at this little girl who caused me so much trouble as a baby but has become the best behaved child ever and tell her she can't come here any more? It's heartbreaking!

As far as saving my other space for a new baby sister I'm taking the income hit for 5 months but this family has already been here for over 3 years and once the new baby starts they will be here for another 3 years+ so it's worth it to me to keep a wonderful family.

Sorry to hijack your thread Apples, I'll stop now, but hopefully some of what I'm going through will help you too. I hope you have everything figured out now. I have to make my decision very soon.