Letting a family go

[Suzie_Homemaker]

Hi,
I have been operating a day home now for over 8yrs and have come across all sorts if families. Up to this point I have never had to let a family go. Has anyone ever let a family go? If so how did you go about doing it?
Thank you
Neen

I have - twice.

One family wanted 6am start. I not normally open until 7.30, earliest. I agreed but only on trial. It too much in Winter. So I gave notice letter, stating reason, when last day of care would be, monies owed.

Second time, family late pay two times. I give notice effective immediately.

My contracts cover both. They say what conditions I will immediately terminate and for anything else, if either wants to end the contract, can with notice.

Termination of Contract
Immediate termination is available to the provider if ;
A child’s behaviour threatens the physical or emotional well-being of anyone else in the day home,
if a parent is verbally, physically abusive or threatening to any persons in the day home,
for non-payment,
for failure to disclose non-immunization or
for “dosing and dropping” to hide symptoms of illness which would deem a child as needing 24 hour exclusion.
In these circumstances a charge of 28 days (4 weeks) fees in lieu of the written notice will be applied.

Termination by either party for any other reasons requires four weeks written notice. Fees are
due regardless of attendance for the notice period. For those who have more than one child in
my care, the notice period is six weeks.

EDIT - reason I do in writing, is so that I can prove it's been done. Same as reason as them giving me notice. I not accept verbally - otherwise, they can claim end date different than what should be.

It hard. You will feel guilt. It might be awkward for notice time when kid still coming. Parent will be upset and might get nasty. Just be professional.