I think after this school year I won`t be re-opening. This gig is not for me.

I only run before and afterschool care and most days I dread it. I am down to only 1 kid here before and after school and I am at my wits end. I seem to have picked up the neighbourhood waste that have been turned away and its really has me at a spot where I do not want to offer this anymore.

The parents are a nightmare. The pay is crap. Your service is unappreciated and I really just want my house back to myself. My kids hate it. The fighting between my 4 yr old and the ONE kid I have who is 7 is UNBELIVEABLE, no matter what I do. I can`t leave the room for a second. It feels like every space is invaded no matter what rules I set in place. The mess and screaming, running, not listening and I pull my hair out cause its basically 30 minutes in the morning and an hour at night. Cooking food that doesnt get eaten. Attitudes, rudeness etc. Those who said they would take a dozen toddlers over schoolage kids was right. But mainly watching my kid be bullied every day, or bossed around is pushing me to the edge.

So to all you that do this every day ALL DAY .. I tip my hat to you.

I am now starting to get inquiries about next September from new families and I am wondering what to say. Since a decision has not been FULLY made, I would rather keep the conversation open than not between families.

I am torn. Maybe its just the kids that I got this year, maybe next year will be better ... I really am on the fence about it.