How to announce you're closing your dc

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Also, I would probably go the extra step and investigate if any surrounding providers have any space to offer?

I disagree. It's the parents job to find an appropriate daycare for their child, not ours. The only time I think giving references would be okay was if I personally knew someone who was in the biz and who had openings. But it's really not our job nor our place to scope out random daycares for parents.