Terminating after a year of care

[Dayhome Mamma]

I had to tell a family that they had to find another place as well this past month after a year of care and it was for similar reasons though it started with potty training which I was getting no consideration towards in terms of what I was saying. They were totally not listening to me and I felt like I was running the dayhome around their child from the start. From the "he's never allowed to watch tv. to the we don't believe in the authoritative figure". But as most mistakes in this career, he was my 2nd and I was willing to cater to how parents wanted their child to be taken care of. So in the end his behaviour was getting worst and worst by the minute due to him acting out against the potty training that his parents decided on making him go through. He does not listen to anyone, both my assistants are fed up and annoyed with him, he used to be a perfect little example for the kids, and these days I've been so dreading the behaviours he has been showing to the kids, and so embarassed when other parents pick up their own kids and he decides to act up. It looks bad on me, but he is out of control himself because his parents do not believe in time outs/ him having an authority figure, but I think that is starting to change fast. And though I don't think he is a bad child in general, I'm glad that its finally coming to an end cause if it wasn't for the potty training, I'd be having to terminate because of his behaviour. Today I'm throwing a little good bye party for the little boy and tomorrow is his last day, and my own party day that night with a friend to celebrate my new found freedom. So either way, he was gonna be needing to go somewhere else. I am now in the tougher mindset that this is my space, these are the expectations, this is how we run it, and if it doesn't fit you and your family then please keep looking and best of luck in your search for a place that can better cater to your needs. It's already hard enough to find childcare here with available space, let alone a high quality one. So if you have a long list, go for it. I think the problem with us is that we get involved too emotionally with the families. But once you do it once, it won't be as hard the second time. Just remember that its your life and your livelihood and you can make it as good as you want for yourself. You don't exist to just serve everyone. Best of luck! And hope you enjoy your new freedom soon!