Hmm tough call for sure ~ there is never a 'good time' to terminate someone

I would not want to ruin someones Xmas by having them worrying about childcare arrangements either however would be torn at giving as much notice as possible even if it meant risking me loosing income right before holidays ~ I would likely give it for December 1 and ask the Universe to help them seem reason that starting a new childcare arrangement right before the holidays is likely not ideal so let them wait until January to start looking