does it leave a hole in your
? I was notified last week that a little one was leaving my care.
Background: Mom is a teacher so I didn't have child over the summer. Received a text message child wouldn't be coming back! Seriously a text message.
I asked why and if there was something I did. No, child and parents absolutely love, love, loved it here but the group was to small. They want the child to be around more kids to prepare for kindergarten. I explained that the child would be going to school with 3 of the kids from here (he would already know 3 kids not 0).
I had agonized over raising my rates with this family as because of some circumstances. This family was never late, paid on time, child was a dream to have, etc. The child loved being outside and I knew they would love some of the things I did this summer to the backyard.
I didn't get to say good bye and neither did the kids. One of my moms (drop in) is worried her little one won't want to come here because the child loved coming here to play with that one child.
I just feel lost and I really don't want to fill the spot hoping they will change their mind and come back. Its a full time spot so it would be great money but I just keep hoping they change their minds.