I did decide to take the 4th. I sent out the long version of the email I posted on the thread, and one family said the more the merrier, and the family who told me they weren't comfortable with the idea did not reply. So, yesterday I texted her, and asked if she had received my email. She said she had, and I told her that I hoped she understood, and hoped that Miss D. would continue to receive care here. She replied that she wished that I wasn't taking the extra child, but that Miss D. was happy and safe with me, and as far as she was concerned she wasn't going anywhere.

So no, nobody left due to my announcement. As I mentioned, I only had four (two part timers, two full timers, so three at any one time), and two are leaving due to matters unrelated to care here.

Sarah, I definitely remember you, of course. How are things going in the East End?