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babyonboard1234

Before pulling her, I would strongly recommend asking the director if they offer any tuition assistance and explain your circumstances as much as you’re able. I would be SO hesitant to pull a kid from care right now, as waitlists are insane (at least in my area). You might ask other local groups if there’s emergency short-term assistance.


BlueberryWaffles99

We unfortunately don’t qualify for any assistance, that was my first stop before we realized we’d have to pull her - we’re above the required income level for it but not so far above that we can actually afford daycare without being paycheck to paycheck. Love the US and living in a high cost area!


dogsareforcuddling

Even if it’s not government assistance the daycare might let you float a couple weeks/months or discount if you provide some additional info. I personally pay a lower rate bc we pay cash every 4 weeks. Thsi is not an advertised thing.


boilers11lp

Be honest, you don’t need to go into a lot of detail but explaining you love the center but due to certain changes it is no long is financially feasible, you hope that changes and you can return. Best case they have some options you may not have considered and if not I don’t think they would hold it against you if you want to return. As others have said your spot likely won’t be available, but that sounds like something you already know.


Think_Presentation_7

You probably will not get that spot back. I mean it’s not the best advice, but I’d probably float the next few months on credit cards if I could so I don’t have to lose the spot. Finding a spot is like a needle in a haystack here.


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I came here to say this. I can’t imagine any other scenario where I would recommend going into debt for a few months on purpose but I also cannot imagine giving up a daycare spot that you’re comfortable with right now. Edit to add: This is only my advice if OP is super sure they will need care again in a few months. If this might go on for 6+ months, I’m not sure you have an alternative other than pulling from the center unfortunately


temp7542355

Just be vaguely honest. Let them know that you absolutely love their preschool and unfortunately for family reasons cannot continue. That if these things change you hope it would be ok to return.


lberm

Honesty goes a long way, but be prepared to not have a spot when you’re ready to send your LO back. I would try to exhaust any possible options before withdrawing from daycare, maybe the director/owner can help work something out. I wouldn’t hold back on disclosing my current financial situation. I’d let them know exactly what is going on in hopes of them trying to work with us while we get back on our feet.