So I have a part time dcb who is with me 2 days a week. He is currently on probation due to difficulties settling at nap time and not adjusting to the program because he is part time.

My question is: he is doing better but still not great. Do I use this "out" to get rid of him as I am thinking of only offering full time care and I may not have a reason to term down the road? Can I keep him and choose to term him later if I find a full time family for his spot and if so, what reason do I give the family?

Pros
  • I like the mom
  • He is pretty good at entertaining himself
  • He is already 2 and will just keep getting older which is a plus to balance out my age group
  • If I term now, mom has the summer to find care (teacher)

Cons
  • He has slight developmental delays so although he is 2 my 16 mos old is less work and more ahead in her development.
  • He still cries at nap time but it seems to only last 30-40 mins and is less screechy and more just crying.
  • I haven't been able to find anyone long term to fill the 3 other days just short term clients that have been awesome. I could fill this with a full time but it would mean another baby.