I am more bothered than I thought I was!!

[daycaremum]

I feel for you because it is difficult when you've had a child for so long and they switch providers for any reason. We do become fond of the kids, BUT, I would NEVER refer to myself as their daycare mommy! And I would hope you would never refer to yourself that way to any parents or anybody for that matter to whom you are discussing daycare. As a parent, I would not enjoy hearing this term. You are their daycare provider and are important to the kids, but at the end of the day, you are only part of their lives for a short period of time. I have had many daycare kids over the last 14 years, and the reality is that I only care for them till they are 3-4 years old, and they don't remember me when they are older. What do you remember from that age? Yes it sucks, but you have to try not to make it so personal. People like to save money, that's just how it is. Like it or not. It happens to all of us one way or another. They either never come to us in the first place due to price, or life circumstances change or opportunities arise and they go somewhere less expensive. And I can honestly say I don't love or have ever loved any of my daycare children. I really like them and enjoy them, but I don't love them.