Good-Bye! So long! Farewell to Daycare!

[PattyCake]

I'm done with being a home daycare provider....I'm over worked, underpaid, under appreciated, taken advantage of and quite frankly I've had enough. I started my business to stay home with my young kids, but seriously to have to watch 4-5 of other people's kids to make a decent salary is simply not worth it anymore...$4 an hour per child for a 10 hour day, of which I'm running around, organizing crafts, story time, meals, changing diapers, making bottles, just doesn't cut it for me anymore.

I am happy that I gave this business a try - I've learned a lot, had some great clients and built some awesome relationships!

I genuinely admire the ladies who can do this job! I especially admire the ones who find fulfillment and happiness doing it. Thank-You to all of you that have given me enlightening advice of the last year! Wishing everyone of you all the best and much success!

[playfelt]

Wishing you success too in your next adventure. Remember everything we do/try in life makes us stronger.

[mimi]

It is a tough job at times. I am glad you got some positives out of your daycare experience. It is important to learn what we don't want to do so we can find what we really want in our next job experience. Good luck Pattycake

[apples and bananas]

Good for you for knowing what works and what doesn't in your life. I wish you success in your next career.

[Lou]

Take care!!
This job is definitely not for everyone. May I ask, are you going back to work outside of the home now?

[daycaremom9]

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

[Momof4]

As PattyCake, sorry it didn't work out well for you but I wish you much success in your next career choice. Thanks for your contributions while you were here with us.

[PattyCake]

Take care!!
This job is definitely not for everyone. May I ask, are you going back to work outside of the home now?

Thanks everyone for your well wishes! Lou - I'm taking a year to spend some well needed time with my children. I've been stretched too far by spending 50+ hours a week with other people's children that I feel my own have not gotten the attention that they deserve. Once the year is up, I'm going to re-enter the work force on a part time basis.

[DaycareLady]

I wrote a post exactly like this a few weeks ago!! I feel so free now that my doors are closing and like you, I can not wait to reconnect with my children...I feel we really missed out on a lot while I tried to run a daycare while being there for them too! Good lucky all you do! Enjoy your quality time with your kids!!