That is a tough one ~ do you honest feel you can WAIT for the child to be in a program that can better meet his needs ... aka are YOU coping with him in your program able to meet the other children's needs despite his extra needs or should they be looking at a nanny or someone who can give one on one in the meantime?

IMO the client has been honest and open with communication ~ something we all say we want more of in clients ~ they were kind in trying to give you a heads up they will be leaving when they could have theoretically kept their mouth shut and not said anything and given you the minimum notice required by your contract.

I personally would not penalize their honesty by trying to fill the spot before they have given notice IF I felt I was able to cope with the child in my program and his additional needs were not draining my resources for the other kids in my care ~ cause depending on the centre, the size of the waiting list and where they are on it ~ it could take months or even a year for a spot to open up the kid could actually end up being eligible for SCHOOL in the mean time depending on his age?

Now if I honestly felt that this was not the best match for the child I would suggest they consider a nanny or alternative solution in the meantime and give my notice that in the best interest of the child I would have to terminate the contract and give them a sizeable notice to make other arrangements and THAN start advertizing to fill the space!

If you want good karma and mojo coming your way than my aim is to treat others better than you want to be treated yourself whenever possible!