How to Tell a Family Last Spot Taken?

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Once I have chosen the family that I want in care I simply contact the other families to let them know that the space is taken and I will let them no if a future space opens, thank them for their interest in my daycare and wish them well in their daycare search. I make it very clear to families when they come for an interview that first I don't fill a space on the spot as I expect parents to do due diligence, think about their decision, visit several homes, contact my references etc. - no one wants an impulsive family because they tend to leave on a whim too. They know that others have interviewed for the space and that in theory it is first come first served so would just tell them that a family that visited prior to them have contacted you for the spot.

If I have an interview with a family that later contacts me for the spot and I don't want them I am honest with them about why assuring them there is a home out there that will better fit their needs but that I need to feel confident about the families I take into care.

[ebhappydc]

Once I have chosen the family that I want in care I simply contact the other families to let them know that the space is taken and I will let them no if a future space opens, thank them for their interest in my daycare and wish them well in their daycare search. I make it very clear to families when they come for an interview that first I don't fill a space on the spot as I expect parents to do due diligence, think about their decision, visit several homes, contact my references etc. - no one wants an impulsive family because they tend to leave on a whim too. They know that others have interviewed for the space and that in theory it is first come first served so would just tell them that a family that visited prior to them have contacted you for the spot.

If I have an interview with a family that later contacts me for the spot and I don't want them I am honest with them about why assuring them there is a home out there that will better fit their needs but that I need to feel confident about the families I take into care.

Good idea to let them know of any future spots. They may have more children so something could work out down the road. You never in know! Tx