Closing - when to give notice?

[Fun&care]

Others may not agree but you need to look out for yourself. The families will be fine and find someone. I would not be honest personally about your plans to close at all. I would let them know the exciting news about your pregnancy when it becomes too hard to hide any longer and if they ask about your plans with the daycare let them know you plan on staying open until the end of your pregnancy at which time you will take a yr maternity leave. Then when you are 4 mos along, give parents 2 mos notice letting them know that you are closing in 2 mos due to health issues. They don't need to know that the health condition was preexisting (herniated disc).

This is exactly what I was going to suggest!

[gravy_train]

This is exactly what I was going to suggest!

Thank you! I hadn't even thought of that option. I kind of think that as soon as I come out of the pregnancy closet they will start looking elsewhere - I know I would.

[Sassygirl]

I totally agree with Torontokids and Fun&Care.

At this point, you need to look out for yourself. There are NUMEROUS posts on this forum about us providers being taken advantage of or last minute notice for things, etc. Now, I am not saying that this is necessarily the "right thing to do" but you do have to look out for your family. I believe if you said anything right now about your disk, or closing earlier, and being closed for good you would lose your clients in a heartbeat - think about it - wouldn't you do the same?

IMO you should wait until 12 week ultrasound confirms that all is good - which I know that it is - just nice to have the confirmation. Then say your due date, you are going to take notice not sure at this point how long, will give as much notice as possible, and what you will be doing re: appointments, THEN give about 6 weeks-2 months notice when you know you will be closing.

Good luck!

[Secondtimearound]

Yes me too !!! Two months notice is quite reasonable for them to find alternate care !!!! So excited for you !!! I think with your mentioned back issues I think you are doing the best for you and new baby !!! This is the most important concern now !!!