The breakup
May 16th, 2008, 1:16 pm by HeatherRob and I are very seriously considering moving Kaylee to another daycare, for a number of reasons. We don’t thinks she’s in danger or anything, but we just have some concerns. And if I’ve learned anything while writing for Parent over the years, it’s that the number one rule in choosing child care is to trust your gut.
We toured a different place this morning, and it’s more conveniently located and seems to have nicer facilities. We were already interested, and then the director told us about the Spanish teacher they have on staff. And the music teacher. And they have a computer lab. And a kid was sitting nearby playing a keyboard.
I probably would have immediately asked for a Sharpie and a sticker so I could go ahead and put Kaylee’s name on a cubby, but the center director was going on about how we need to weigh the decision carefully, etc., etc. I had a feeling that shouting “I AM READY TO ENTRUST YOU WITH MY FIRST BORN!” might have made me seem a little impulsive.
So we’re waiting. I’m looking over the pamphlet she gave me, and sometime next week I’ll take Kaylee by to see what she thinks of the place and the people. But there’s a pretty good chance we’re going to choose that daycare.
That means I’m in for an awkward conversation in the near future. Because, see, while I do have some concerns about the old daycare, I also really like a lot of the people there. They’re friendly and caring and they LOVE my daughter. I don’t want to hurt their feelings.
I’m trying to think of ways to break it to them gently:
“It’s not you, it’s me.”
“I’ve found someone else, and I just feel like it’s time to move on. Let’s stay friends, though, ok?”
“We’re just not in the same place anymore, you know? And also, I SAW you looking at that girl in the supermarket yesterday.”
Maybe not that last one.




