I'm giving notice to everyone today that I am closing on July 29th. I was only going to give the 2 weeks contracted notice period, but I'm itching to let them know now. I was always conflicted about such short notice, but had anyone left me high and dry earlier than the 2 weeks, it would have been a massive problem. Now just feels like the right time. 3 weeks on Wednesday, and the saving grace for these parents is that I was already booked to take 3 weeks vacation from the 30th anyway, so they will essentially have over 6 weeks to find alternative care. Also, today is the last lot of post dated cheques to go into the bank without any alterations. Next Monday parents will have to pay me partial as their deposits will start to kick in.

I don't even know what to put in my notice now. I'm rarely lost for words lol I guess it's easier to give advice than to follow through and do what you've got to do yourself when it's personal. I think I'm a little wishy washy because quite obviously this isn't a sudden move and parents may very well think that I should have told them much earlier given the fact that I obviously would have known for some time, which I have, but I've been sticking to my contract to protect my own family's best financial interest, so haven't.

Obviously I'll chat with these families at the door more in depth so I can keep the written notice brief. One parent already knows, but her son is leaving for kindergarten anyway. Another family is on Mat leave until next April too so they won't be to stressed.

I was thinking of putting "...Going to University has been something I have dreamed of for a long time, and due to a combination of family circumstances and the new childcare bill coming into effect, it seemed like a good time to make the change." Aside from that, it would simply be a case of explaining last day, confirming when deposits come into play and wishing them well.

Thoughts? I want to give it to them tonight at pick up.