Would you terminate?

[Momof4]

Welcome to the forum. I'm glad you found us so we can help you any way we can, that's what we try to do here. I read the answer to your problem in your last paragraph. If you know that life can be good without this child then you know what to do. Are you advertising and interviewing?

We should never feel guilty when we have to make these hard decisions. It's nothing personal, it's business. Do you have a good contract and does it state that you or the clients have to give a certain amount of notice? You can plan to replace them and give them their proper notice when you find a new family but it sounds like that would be in the best interest for your happiness and your family and your daycare business.

We've all had to do it at one time or another for one reason or another and it's never easy, but keep your explanation to a minimum and professional.

[Doodledaycare]

Thank you so much for your advice! I have started advertising again. I suppose I am just looking to give myself permission to terminate and not feel like a failure. I know some of this behaviour is part of the territory when dealing with toddlers, but when it's been going on for a year I realize its not going to change. Thanks again for your words of wisdom