How to terminate my neighbour's child?

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Thanks everyone for your replies. I knew the answer already, but sometimes it is hard to not talk yourself out of it without someone telling you you're in the right, you know?

I've drafted a letter...what do you think?



Dear XX & XX,
Over the past two months of having "Sam" in my care, I have run into numerous behaviour issues with him. As you know, he is very destructive in my home and aggressive towards other children. I know that he is having a hard time getting used to the routines and expectations at school, so I have tried to wait out this behaviour, enforce consistent discipline, and hope that things calm down and improve.

Unfortunately, this has not happened. His behaviour is now putting the safety of the other children in my care at risk and it is not something that can continue. I feel that "Sam" needs a daycare environment with less children and fewer distractions, and more one-on-one time than I can provide. Therefore, please consider this my two weeks’ notice to terminate care. I will be happy to continue having him for the next two weeks to allow you time to make alternate arrangements, making his last possible day Tuesday, November 5th.

Please let me know by this Friday (October 25th) if he will be coming next week or not, and if so, I would appreciate payment for that week in advance. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and please understand that this is not a decision I have come to lightly.

Sincerely,
crazyeight

IMO. It is too wordy ... Less is more. Also if i was the parent of this child and you were telling me that he is "destructive and aggressive" and " his behaviour is putting the other childrens aafety at risk" i would be wondering why you woukd offer to have him back? In my mind I would be saying it can't be that bad if she is willing to look after him for two more weeks.
If he is tipping kids over in strollers and high chairs you would be foolish and negligent to have him back after today. If I was a parent of another child in your care and I found out this was happening I'd pull my kid.