Email and printed with the date you are handing it in. You want to give at least a two weeks' notice.Just write it like a 2 week notice for work. Dear provider, I wanted to inform you that I need to pull DD from daycare. This article will help you draft a wellworded letter that will ensure a smooth transition for both you and the school. It will be awkward regardless. In the contract for the center, it states that I have to provide a written twoweek notice to end service. Many daycares require employees to provide notice of their resignation at least two weeks before they plan to quit. You must provide written notice of termination to the parent stating the reasons for termination. This is an example of a resignation letter for when you need to leave your job to care for a child.