Farewell : Closing my daycare !

[DisneyPrincess]

The notice is out, I am closing my daycare in four weeks. I was stressed out of my mind to tell the parents, especially most have been kind to me and always followed my rules, they surprisingly took it well although a little discouraged of having to go daycare hunting again. Some actually asked me if I was OK haha, I said I was more worried about them then me !!

I have been in this business for only less then two years and I tell you, it sure is not for everyone. It has been extremely hard and stressful. Yes sometimes because of the children : the crying, the sickness, the not eating, more crying... but in the end, I had an amazing group of little girls.... no boys :O

I think the very main reason, is dealing with the parents. Like I said, I had amazing parents as well, but of course some were not all angels. I had my few hiccups with certain and the relationship was never the same. Some turned out to be backstabbers. At least I NEVER EVER had any trouble with payment, and in two year, only 2 were late ONCE during that big snow storm last winter. I always got my money on time, I dont think I would of been so gentle if not.

I think also that when I read the forum and see that most of you go through such hell and disrespect with some parents, I am beyond myself to think that grown adults can be such hypocrites especially when you are taking care of their child. I am very sad by the fact that lots of you are letting them drag you by the hair for so long. I know that often is because you need the money or its hard to fill the space cause the demand is low maybe ?! Everytime I come close to having a similar situation, I sure put on my boxing gloves if I have too. haha I have been tough but yet, most parents enjoyed my daycare and the services I was offering. Never had an empty space.

That said, I am truly grateful to have had your support and help through my most difficult moments when I was truly breaking down. I oftened wished I could have met you in person and give you a big hug. You ladies are amazing and the fact that you love doing this business and take so much care of little ones is amazing.

I am so ready to jump in that new chapter in my life and start my new job and I guess do what I am truly good at: working in an office as a more business women. In four weeks, no more changing poopy diapers... well except for when my godson soon arrives to the world in october, we have waited for him for so long.

I will keep memories of this experience and of ''my girls'' for a lifetime