Thinking Of Closing Up Shop

[Cozy_Kids_Childcare]

I have been super stressed out for a long time. It is getting worse and worse with each passing week. My kids are seeing it and even my 7 year old told me how I don't do fun stuff with them anymore. I'm so tired on the weekends after going and going all week between daycare kids, homework, my older kids school stuff. I have 1 6month old, 1 7 month old, 1 14 month old and my youngest daughter who is 20 months. I have two PITA parents who I think life would be easier without. I have one baby that I love her and her parents. They are respectful, I don't have to ask for payment, If baby is sick they stay home with her. I have the ability to go to school full-time in January as I already go PT right now and I just think it would be easier without the daycare kids. I think if I was happier with myself and then it would just flow over into my family life. I finally admitted to my husband that I am so miserable. However, one of my daycare kids is family and it would make family functions very difficult.

I have thought about sending out a letter or telling parents in person that I am going to start school full-time in January and have decided to close up daycare before Christmas.
However, I wouldn't mind keeping the one baby that i love. I know her mom is trying to be a stay at home mom.

Is two months notice tooo much notice?

[youretooloud]

The only problem with the two months notice, is they will leave before that. (more than likely) Parents will start looking right away, and if they find the perfect place, they will enroll then, and give you two weeks notice.

But, I personally think it's the right thing to do. The parents deserve to have time to find someplace really great for their kids. It would be sad if they missed out on an opportunity because they didn't know to start looking now.

It may work out better for you in the end. (you know, the good karma and all)

I hope it works out for everyone. I'm glad you realize this is not always going to be what you love.

[Cat Herder]

First, I'd recommend putting a star on the calendar for 30 days from today. If you still feel this way, go through with it.

Second, is there any way to just get rid of your PITA'S, work a lighter load until after the holidays, then reassess?

If your family finances will have no impact from your closing, two month notice is wonderful. Be prepared for them to leave immediately, though. This is the time of year for start-ups trying to earn some Christmas money.

[DaisyMamma]

First, I'd recommend putting a star on the calendar for 30 days from today. If you still feel this way, go through with it.

Second, is there any way to just get rid of your PITA'S, work a lighter load until after the holidays, then reassess?

If your family finances will have no impact from your closing, two month notice is wonderful. Be prepared for them to leave immediately, though. This is the time of year for start-ups trying to earn some Christmas money.

Really good advice. Get rid of the trouble makers and you will be amazed!
from there give yourself some time to readjust and see if you are still unhappy.

[cheerfuldom]

I think you should scale down on the number of little ones due to their ages. No wonder you are exhausted, that is too many little ones. I only take one daycare kid under 12 months at a time and try to do only 2 under 2 (which is what I have now). If you are going to quit anyway, its worth a shot just to down size and see if that makes a big difference.

[rhymia1]

I think you should scale down on the number of little ones due to their ages. No wonder you are exhausted, that is too many little ones. I only take one daycare kid under 12 months at a time and try to do only 2 under 2 (which is what I have now). If you are going to quit anyway, its worth a shot just to down size and see if that makes a big difference.

This!

I can legally only have 2 under 2 and ideally I prefer 1 under 2.
Good luck with your decision.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I would get rid of the troublesome families. You will feel so much happier if they are gone, I guarantee it. One rude/inconsiderate/unpleasant family can feel like 5.