It’s awkward, I need to thank someone

[Sparkless]

Hey someone recently helped me out giving my advice and offering childcare services for me when I was really stressed with no childcare. However the school (when I finally got in touch with them) were supportive in terms of childcare and I now have it sorted. But the initial person bent over backwards to help me offer her services.
I feel really awkward now going and telling her thanks for all your help but your services aren’t required. I’d rather her stay at the school. - I means it’s awkward isn’t it??
What should I say?
Thanks x

Just be honest. Say how much you appreciated her advice and offer of help but that you have been offered a place in the school setting and you hope she'll understand that it is more convenient for you. If you feel that bad you could buy her a bottle of wine and write a nice cad to go with it.

Were you paying this person?

If not, I'd buy a small bunch of flowers and thank-you card and tell her how much she's helped you. Explain that you have now been offered a long-term arrangement with school which you need to swap to.

If you are paying her, I'd do something similar but also ask for her notice period and honour that.