I had an open spot, and a dcm gave me a referral for a PT new baby that would be looking to start this summer.
The problem is:
1. they need me to open 30 mins before my opening time (I'm not a morning person),
2. I just got two babies through the infant stage, and I am not looking forward to another infant in the summer time (naps, finding lots of shade outside, etc).
3. Part time infant (say no more)
The family chose me, I said I would save the spot, because it was the only call I've gotten in a long time. I don't require a holding fee- so it's kind of like it's my word that I will keep the spot. Last email, I tell the expecting mom to get in touch with me in the next few months to finalize details. No word from her for 1.5 months so far, despite me sending one congratulating them on baby. I only have mom's work email (she's now on maternity).
Meanwhile, an existing FT dc family gives me notice that they are moving this summer, and don't know exactly when. Now, I need to fill the PT spot.
Same dcm with the referral above sends me an older infant for an interview. FT, want to start next month. And, I think I want to take them, but I can't take the PT baby from above due to ratios (only 3 under age 2 in my state).
How do I do this without being totally unprofessional? I know full time trumps part time. Do I give the part time family the option of going full time, do I assume not interested since they haven't responded? Thanks for any advice.
The problem is:
1. they need me to open 30 mins before my opening time (I'm not a morning person),
2. I just got two babies through the infant stage, and I am not looking forward to another infant in the summer time (naps, finding lots of shade outside, etc).
3. Part time infant (say no more)
The family chose me, I said I would save the spot, because it was the only call I've gotten in a long time. I don't require a holding fee- so it's kind of like it's my word that I will keep the spot. Last email, I tell the expecting mom to get in touch with me in the next few months to finalize details. No word from her for 1.5 months so far, despite me sending one congratulating them on baby. I only have mom's work email (she's now on maternity).
Meanwhile, an existing FT dc family gives me notice that they are moving this summer, and don't know exactly when. Now, I need to fill the PT spot.
Same dcm with the referral above sends me an older infant for an interview. FT, want to start next month. And, I think I want to take them, but I can't take the PT baby from above due to ratios (only 3 under age 2 in my state).
How do I do this without being totally unprofessional? I know full time trumps part time. Do I give the part time family the option of going full time, do I assume not interested since they haven't responded? Thanks for any advice.
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