Hi! Even though I mostly lurk, I would love a little guidance as to how to most gently close my dayhome.

I have a low ratio dayhome - I accept one family at a time. They have almost always paid on time, and are excellent dayhome parents. The kids are sweet and aren't troublesome at all. Mom is expecting and done here in two months. Dad is actually my child's teacher - which is potentially awkward, though he is such a professional I can't imagine it becoming an issue in class. (I worry thoroughly, see!)

I was just offered my dream job - and after running a dayhome for over ten years, it feels like the right time for our family to open a new stage of our lives and have me working outside of the home.

I have a girl who can watch my kids till the summer inside of my house, and she is open to caring for the two dayhome family kids, too. Do I offer this to the parents?

Also, confrontation isn't my forte. Is it acceptable to deliver the news via email? Or is this a phone conversation?

My contract states two weeks, but I can give them till the end of the month.

How would you manage this? I need a little support, I hate letting others down - despite this being an amazing opportunity of a lifetime - I am still struggling a little bit. Thanks!