https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:10:22 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2537294 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:24:13 +0000 caterw 2537294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @mamaof2- saying you would be back with another infant makes it clear that you have been pleased with the level of care you received. I don't think you need to give a reason to quit, but if they ask-maybe tell them you are looking for a more school-like environment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2537189 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 15:01:07 +0000 Ms maths 2537189@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our older child will be switching in the fall because of cost, and the younger child will still be at the same place. We just sent an email saying that we were switching for financial reasons, and the director sent a polite response back. (We had previously exchanged some emails with the school about the latest tuition increases, so I suspect it wasn't surprising to them) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2537078 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:34:54 +0000 Littlebit7 2537078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>"our circumstances have changed. It was a hard decision but hopefully we will be back one day"</p> <p>you're not lying and you leave the door open/dont burn bridges. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2536957 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:40:14 +0000 psw27 2536957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alba4 @mrslonghorn @mrsbells @mamaof2 Thanks ladies! i just am a wimp about this sort of thing. I hate people to be upset at me. I was planning to just take a businesslike approach to it, and I'm hopeful that the director will too. I guess if there was a "problem" I would almost feel like its easier than just being like, "this place is just better" but it is what it is. I know for LO, it is a better fit as he gets bigger/older! </p> <p>I think what you suggest @mamaof2 is perfect :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2536955 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:39:09 +0000 Smurfette 2536955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just emailed the director. Said I was giving out 30 day notice, when her last day would be. I didn't give a reason but just said that it was a hard decision but we think it is the best thing for LO at this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2536939 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:25:54 +0000 Mamaof2 2536939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: I would be honest and tell that as your LO gets older you think the other place is a better fit for him. Tell them you love their infant program and will def be back if you have another child </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2536863 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:06:03 +0000 Mrsbells 2536863@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: we left our daycare for someplace closer and I just explained that the distance was becoming an issue. I talked to the director in person </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2536857 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:03:47 +0000 MrsLonghorn 2536857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just sent the same message. I wrote an email simply stating that we were giving our 30 days notice, and that X would be his last day at the center. It was very formal and business like.<br /> I would not send another child there unless we had to, and am very happy to leave so I didn't stress about the note at all. However, the director sent a friendly note back saying that she hopes we will use the center for backup care and holidays so apparently my all-business approach wasn't a problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2536785 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:11:29 +0000 Alba4 2536785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We changed daycare when DS just turned 2. But, we were unhappy with his care. We sent an email and then spoke with the director. It was awkward, but we haven't looked back! He is so much happier at his new school and it is a much better fit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breaking-up-with-daycare#post-2536780 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 10:07:53 +0000 psw27 2536780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have decided to make a switch for our LO - he is 21 months next week and he has been at his current school since he was 4 months old. While there is nothing "wrong" with his daycare now, it is lacking in some areas. It was fantastic for him as an infant, but as a toddler and beyond, the room is a bit small and they don't do a lot of activities. I'm confident in our decision, even if the transition will be hard. </p> <p>My biggest concern is telling our current daycare we are leaving! I am typically really bad at this sort of confrontation - break ups, quitting jobs, etc. </p> <p>Have you ever broken up with a daycare provider? I want to make sure we leave on good terms because if we have another LO we would definitely want to send them there for their infant/young toddler years. I think doing it via email will be best, but what do I say? </p>