torontokids
11-30-2015, 04:33 PM
I was given notice by one of my families today for the end of December. I thought this family was with me until I close for my mat leave. A spot opened up for them at the centre where their eldest goes to school. It of course makes sense and I know they have been happy with me but I can't hekp but feel bummed. I lost one last week, this one end of Dec, next one end of Jan and the last will be with me until I close mid Feb. So I am trying to think of the positives e.g. I know when they are all leaving so I can plan, they didn't leave as soon as I told them my plans to close, they are taking their time to find something suitable. I kind of wonder whether it would make more sense to take an earlier mat leave as I'll be making peanuts those last 2 weeks.
I also had another parent tell me that the kid that left last week is already toilet trained and he's been there 1 WEEK! Makes me feel a bit like a failure even though we never attempted to train here. He showed zero interest and wouldn't even tell me when he had pooped. He actually hated getting his diaper changed and it would be a big fuss every time. His parents made zero attempts at home to train him and my policy is that parents start the work...I tell myself I shouldn't feel like a failure but I can't help but feel like one.
I also had another parent tell me that the kid that left last week is already toilet trained and he's been there 1 WEEK! Makes me feel a bit like a failure even though we never attempted to train here. He showed zero interest and wouldn't even tell me when he had pooped. He actually hated getting his diaper changed and it would be a big fuss every time. His parents made zero attempts at home to train him and my policy is that parents start the work...I tell myself I shouldn't feel like a failure but I can't help but feel like one.