Hi Ladies,
I just feel so sick over this whole situation!!!

I have been providing after school care for a little girl since October. I had JUST opened and at that time, I had more than enough flexibility to deal with her sporadic schedule. Only coming 1-2 times per week, and some weeks not at all, on different days each time. This little girl has given me MORE than enough trouble as she has a very bullying personailty, and Mom and Dad and I have had more than one long conversation about her behaviour. She is attending full days throughout the summer, again on sporadic days and times, and she has also been on probation for the month of July to monitor her behaviour. She hasnt been a princess but nothing I couldn't handle or be on top off either.

The problem is her schedule, and my schedule for the fall. My childcare has become very popular in the area and a couple families are looking to sign on full time but until now I have said no to save her that space she is barely using. I know that some of you will probably think me unprofessional for terminating and not continuing on, but my family's income would be so much better off if I did and I DO have families lined up ready to go.

I WISH I could just cut the ties and move on, dust my hands off but this mom has become my dang friend and we knew each other and our daughters had playdates before I began providing care for her. It'll be rough, and I know she'll be upset.

Any advice on how to word my termination notice...I know I don't *need* to provide a reason, but I feel being my friend she deserves a reason but I'm struggling with the wording, this is what I have:

Hi ___ and ____,

Hope you are having a great week!

I'm afraid this email comes with some bad news. After sitting down for 2 hours, pouring over my scheduling and budgeting for the daycare, I'm afraid I have to give you notice that I will no longer be able to provide any after school care for _______ beginning in September. This is nothing personal, it is simply a matter of business and income. I hate that it sounds so cold, but I simply cannot afford to hold a full time after school space for someone who comes 1-2 times per week. When my business started up, I had plenty of flexibility with spacing, but as it has grown things have become busier and I am needing to be more regemented with my scheduling. I'm so sorry, but am relieved that I am able to give you plenty of notice to set something else up. I completely understand should you feel upset, and I apologize this business relationship did not end as I would have hoped it too. I feel horrible on my end, but have to do what works best for my buiness and family.



Sincerely,
Lou



Thoughts?