Need More Advice. Would This Bother You?

[sunnydays]

Alpha, I don't know what your contract says about termination, but I wonder why you are giving a notice period for the baby? Why not make it all effective immediately for both kids? If the parents have been rude and the baby is not adjusting the the boy is violent, you have grounds to make it immediate. Personally, I have that right in my contract and I am making my termination tonight effective immediately. There is no way I am going to put myself through another 2 weeks of this stress during which time things are only going to get worse as the parents will either be nasty or try to talk me out of my decision. I am refunding next week's fees (my vacation) as well as the deposit. I always like to take the high road on these things. I just want him gone.

[Sandbox Sally]

Ok, how's this?
March 22nd, 2013

Dear MOM AND DAD,

After a great deal of consideration I have decided that my daycare is not the best fit for BOY and GIRL. I have to do what is best for my business, my family, and my own emotional well-being.

I am forced to terminate care for BOY effective immediately, as his violent outbursts are endangering the other children, and I am very uncomfortable putting them in harm’s way. In the past two weeks, he has purposefully physically injured another child five times, and has injured me twice. Please understand the severity of this behaviour, and the implication it brings to my business. As per our signed contract, I am exercising the agreement of immediate termination, citing danger to others. Your deposit will not be returned to you for BOY, as I will have to try and fill his spot, and cannot in good conscience welcome him back into my home for the next several weeks. A check covering next week’s payment for BOY is enclosed.

I will continue to accept GIRL into care for the duration of fees paid, which means that her last day will be Thursday, April 11th, 2013. I further ask that ALL drop off and pick up for GIRL is performed only by MOM, as in the past, I have found DAD’s behaviour both physically and emotionally intimidating.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide care for your family, and I wish you very well in the future.

Kindest Regards,

ALPHA