When you rely on your car!

[Helen Dempster]

My car has been out of action quite a bit lately too - last week it was in having it's MOT, so we had to walk. I have my own DS (6yo), 2x 3yo girls, a baby and a 7yo mindee. None of the parents mind them walking, and they're all really good with the roads/safety etc. In fact, the one I struggle with mostly is the 7yo!

Yes, it's a pain, but I always turn it into a fun, learning experience. See what we can see on our walk, read numbers, road signs etc. It's easier on the walk home, admittedly, as we have more time.

I certainly wouldn't be apologising OR paying for a taxi!! Some people....

[sunview_cm]

Could anyone advise me please?
While having 3 days of being stuck at home without a car, not being able to do the school run and only having eyfs children I have been thinking about cutting back. Think I have been pushing myself too hard. Filling places because I can and not really thinking about the work. So now am thinking of perhaps dropping the before and after school children. Currently I have 3 before and after school kids( not everyday) which includes the one I talk about in this thread and another is a friends child who I also have a sibling of. I wouldn't want to let my friend down if I did this or loose the eyfs child so how can I do this diplomatically!
I couldn't just say I no longer provide before and father school care as I would for this child on a Monday and Friday.
How would you end contract for the other 2? Do I give a reason? Do I do it face to face baring in mind I only really see dad of above child and don't want to approach him with this. Could I write a letter or e-mail? They won't be happy and I don't like letting people down and worry they may bad mouth me but I don't really feel happy!

I use to work to live and now I feel I do the opposite.

Advice needed please! X

[blue bear]

A mile is not far, goodness when I was a kid we walked 10 miles to the nearest market.(don't I sound old)
Tell them tough, you will decide wether to walk or drive and if dad don't like it he knows where the door is. No more apologising and no more asking what he thinks just tell him (not her) how it's going to be.

[jackie 7]

How precious is this child? Mum should have been pleased her darling was getting exercise. I am so glad I only have non schoolies.

[CLL]

Just write them both a brief letter stating that you will no longer be able to provide them with wrap around care, starting from x. You have enjoyed looking after their child and you wish them well. Don't go into details about why. Even though I have my 4yo son and I walk him to school everyday I will not do wrap around care, too hard work for too little money. I only have EY children and it is great!