Originally Posted by MamaB'sKidz:
I just started my home daycare October of 2013 to stay home with my LO and there are so few daycares in our area. Everything has been going great, well at least that's how I feel. But a DCM just gave me her 2 weeks notice for her child. The mom just got a new job and her start time is now 6am instead of 8am. She said she found another DC that opens earlier. My hours are 7 to 5. Her and I had worked out a new drop off time of 645am and another relative was going to drop off the Child but she said that's just not going to work out now. I just can't help but feel she wasn't happy with how I was caring for her child. This is the first DCK that has left me so I'm just a little down about this. Any positive encouragement would be great! 
I am sorry you’re down about the termination. You know the situation better than I ever could. DCPs often do what’s best for them. The DCM had to take the following into consideration:
Is relative reliable?
What if relative is ill?
What if relative’s car breaks down?
What if relative moves or goes on vacation?
So I understand DCM’s decision. It doesn’t mean she thought less of you as a provider. Potential DCPs have tried to reason with me about extending my hours. I have said, “No!” until yesterday. The DCM is a medical professional. She works 12 hour shifts. It will work for me and my family. The DCM has to go with a situation that will work for her needs.
Her situation changed and it wasn’t a right fit anymore. I hope you fill the spot with a great DCF!