So this is my problem. I have a 3 y o scheduled for an interview for a spot that is no longer available. I only have a part time spot now(3 days per wk) as my one dcb decided to stay. It makes obvious business sense to fill the spot with the full timer (as I am not finding a part timer for the other 3 days) however I am not sure what to do/how to do it.
1) My one idea is to meet with the new parents for their interview and see if they are a fit then offer them the spot. Offer my part timer the summer off (she had asked about it originally as she is a teacher). Then the part timer can come back in Sept (he would be my 5th then, I just don't want 5 right now as I am just starting 2 others next wk and in July).
2) If the mom wants him to attend in the summer then I am not sure what to do. The kid isn't transitioning well and I don't know if he will ever transition well as he is only 2 days per wk. He screams for the whole 2 hr nap. He has only been with me for 3 wks though. So I have an "out" with the family and can tell her he isn't transitioning well, he either needs to come full time or not at all.
What would you do? I obviously need to do what makes sense of me financially but I also have to worry about my reputation as well.