Two Weeks Notice

[mickyc]

Kinder time - I love how you worded that. I may have to borrow it if you don't mind.

I would never terminate a family early EVER just to accommodate another family coming in. I have expressed that in all of my posts in other discussions. I have had parents tell me with plenty of notice what their plans are. I get an end date and advertise for that starting date. If someone requires care early that is to bad, it opens when my current family leaves. If they need it later they must start paying for it when it is open or take the chance and wait and it could potentially be gone.

I had a family book my daycare 6 months in advance because their current provider gave 6 months notice and my next spot was opening in 6 months as well. There are providers who will give lots of notice and families who will stay until the end. Personally I don't think I could ever give my families 2 weeks notice.

As for when I worked out of the home my employer was aware I was applying elsewhere. He gave me a great reference. When I wasn't coming back from mat leave I gave him 3 months notice.