I left my 3 year olds daycare for a new place this week (we tried the new one out last week during a vacation week and it was a success, a home based preschool and daycare by a couple) abruptly after giving unexpected notice on monday morning that it was time for preschool as she had been given so many sudden bad reviews the last 3 months (there were babies added to the mix that my daughter was said to not like - etc. and that she was controlling and "her entire personality changed", at 3) that after swim lessons bombed with crying (and no explaination) we decided to cancel out, not conflict with the other kids swim lessons and go to the new place without notice that. We were nice, thankful, gracious and friendly and still, this woman who held my baby was so disconnected from us, and my daughter that I can not understand and am very very affected and sad and I am not sure why or if this is normal. We went back with flowers and a gift tonight and was met with more disconnect.
2007-07-13 19:01:16 · 6 answers · asked by Helen Ready 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
No, of course not. You just wanted what was best for your child.Be happy! You did the right thing. Yay You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-07-13 19:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by Kristen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It shouldn't, especially if you do it well. Ideally, you give 1-2 weeks notice so they can fill the empty spot and not hurt financially over the withdrawal. Also, the flowers and gift after leaving her in the lurch are relatively pointless, and over-the-top. A small gift and thank you card EARLIER would be appropriate and better received.
2007-07-13 20:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you paid her for at least the week you gave notice. As gracious as you feel you were what you did was hurtful and unfair to the provider and your child. Both needed time to say goodbye. I'm sure the provider was having a hard time not showing her anger and disappointment and chose to show no reaction instead.
2007-07-13 20:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by EC Expert 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a day care provider. I feel for your former provider for you giving abrupt notice to her that you were leaving her care, however it sounds extremely unprofessional for her to act as she does. It's not uncommon for children's personalities to change as you described especially when there is change like more or less children in care with her. Being tired after swim lessons.... it happens. You seem like caring ppl and have done all you can do to show your apprieciation to your former provider. I wouldn't lose any sleep over her lack of mannerism.
2007-07-13 19:14:08 · answer #4 · answered by Kishauna_P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see where you have those feelings, especially if it has been your daycare since your daughters birth, however you need to do what you feel is right for your child, and should not feel bad in any way.
2007-07-13 19:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may become controversial to other answer you will receive, but in my opinion the best "daycare" is at home with Mom or Dad.
2007-07-13 19:16:17 · answer #6 · answered by poopski 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋