Feeling bummed

[Mamateach]

I have mentioned on here before about a little girl who I had start with me in June. She cried ALL THE TIME, wouldn't eat, still on pureed at 15 months and is very low weight. The thing is, we got though most of that. I have fallen in love with her (even though I find Mom and Dad don't fit well with my personality). No more crying, starting to eat well, and we're working on finger foods. I feel like her and I have come a long way. I was feeling so good about her having fun here. When mom comes to get her, she now crawls the other way and wants to stay and play. Dad dropped her off this morning and told me that he took a job which is in the opposite end of town and that they will be giving me my two weeks notice today. They do not live close by and the only reason she was here was because it was close to his job. He said he's loved my care, but I still can't help but think that maybe they are not telling me the whole truth and are just taking her some place else. I'm very sad to lose her for myself and for the other kids who love her so much. My husband thinks it is a blessing in disguise as they are very high maintenance people and we are not. I hope I feel this way soon.

[mimi]

I'm sorry to hear you are losing dcg. Especially after all the work you have put into her to meet her milestones and feel comfortable with you.
It sucks getting that 2 week notice, especially when you don't see it coming!!
They may not be telling you the whole truth, but it might be about them and not you and your daycare. It is easy to assume it is something we did, but then think how far dcg has come with your care. I would let them go with a clear conscience.
Their decision to leave could be about a new job, marital separation, having a family member care for dcg etc.
Your husband has a clearer picture and is probably right, it could be a blessing in disguise as the parents are so different from you. *I am finding it common for parents to be high maintenance these days. There always seems to be one in the couple that is.
Good luck finding a replacement. Don't sweat this departure.

[Fun&care]

It sucks when you finally get them settled in and then they go...had that happen to me too this summer. Totally took me by surprise at first, eventually I figured out they were prob on a center wait list the whole time...there really is nothing you can do but start advertising for a new family. And if this family didn't " mesh" with you than it probably IS a blessing in disguise.

[gravy_train]

I'm sorry that you are losing a little friend. That is one of the hardest parts of this job, I find.

[Lou]

Awww, I would be bummed too.

[Momof4]

Sorry you are losing a child and hope you fill the space soon. These are lessons I learned in my first year of daycare business, the families do what is best for them and we have to do what is best for us. Don't fall in love with the great kids because you have to give them back! You learned both lessons at once. Hope you fill the space quickly.

[Mamateach]

Mom came for pick up tonight and was apologizing and very sad that they had to leave. This isn't the first time Dad has done this apparently. Mom is upset because it took her so long to find the right spot for their daughter and she is settled now and happy. She came with a big bouquet of flowers and sympathy card for me My grandfather passed away last Thursday and they saw how upset I was during pick up. Advertising time!!

[5 Little Monkeys]

Oh I feel for you!! Losing children is the hardest part of the job, especially when you come to love them and look forward to seeing them. I lost 3 children within a month and a half and I felt like I did something wrong. Of course each parent told me that wasn't the case but like another poster said, families will do what is best for them. Thankfully my spots are all full again but I still miss my previous group. It's hard not to take it personal but I am learning that I need to get used to this...the children can't stay with me forever!!