What to do?

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My new daycare is doing really well and I am loving it! The thorn in my side however is the before and after care I am doing for a 6 year old. I told the mom I wouldn't be able to provide care past the end of the school year and found her someone else who only offers b&a. She met with the woman and thought she was nice but I know she loves my place and the program I offer. Now, this woman has a spot now. I told the mom before she met the other provider that if she needed to go with her now to secure his spot, that would be fine with me and I would not withhold her deposit. The boy has not met this woman however he has been clear with mom that he wants to stay with me. The dc mom is not in any kind of hurry to figure this out and really my preference would be for him to switch to this new program tomorrow. It would be better for him as well as there are other kids his age (mine are 3 and under) and the woman offers a summer program as well. How do I move this along? I will still have her 3 year old boy so I know it is more convenient for her to do one drop off but the b&a is negatively effecting my program as it messes with the natural schedule the group wants for snacks, naps etc. Any ideas?

The tough part of our business is just being upfront with parents. This situation isnt working for you and you have gone above and beyond to find another daycare location for him. You have to come right out and tell her that you are no longer able to provide the right environment for her 6 year old and that you are prepared to give XX weeks notice however if she wants to move right to the other provider that you will return her deposit or whatever you want to do. If she loves you, your going to have to push her out or she'll never leave. Why would a 6 year old want to be with a group of kids under 3 anyway.