Who in this Forum is in a "Closing Countdown"?

[clep]

I decided to close recently. I am tired of parents over the last eight years. I want my home to be my own, not have to answer to parents for who is in my home and what I choose to do with it.

I started an online business so I don't have to leave my house to work. It has been an amazing journey so far. I hired a full time employee so I don't work in my day home anymore. I did that so she could drive the children to school, but with the income of my online biz, I don't need the day home. I only work about 4 hours a day in that biz instead of 10 or 12 so that's great.

Last week I was approached to work from home as a business consultant for day homes and day cares. I will be doing that too about 20 hours a week, mainly for the excuse to go and stay in hotels for free when I have to travel about once every two weeks. I can still run my other business while working and it also gives me a chance to be dressed up and in a professional role.

I have to give my parents notice soon. It's going to be very hard as some have been with me for years, but I can't wait. Oh freedom from screaming children in my home when they have to leave and passive parents. Oh for joy!!!!

[MaritimeMummy]

I am closing!

[Familycare71]

I want to go uncertified... Which in NY means 2 kids for 3 hours or more that aren't related to you... Then you can have however many 3 hours or less- I would be able to do what ever with out worrying about regs and what not- just be a great loving safe home

[MaritimeMummy]

I told my main DCF I am closing!

At first I was a pushover and told her that I could probably do 2 half days a week as long as it didn't interfere with the 3 mornings a week I take my daughter to preschool in the fall, or my son's doctor's appointments or my braces adjustments, and she was willing to talk to another day care provider and work around that, but then i rethought that and realized that I would have to continue to be regulated by the department of community services since they cover the subsidy that she needs. It is really not worth it to me to keep up with the documentation, the inspections, the meal planning for one child 2 half days a week.

I still have to tell the other DCM but I anticipate more sadness than anything. She's my cousin and on maternity leave right now with her baby, and she's not going back to work until January so there is no rush for her to find child care. But still.

Those are my only two kids so then that will be it!

I am taking an office cleaning job with a company that is extremely flexible. It's an evening job, which means I get to spend the day with my own kids and not have to pay to put them in daycare, or even worry about them being in day care while I work since they'll be with hubby. I can start each evening whenever is convenient for me, so I will never be "late for work"..I can cook supper, clean up, tuck my kids into bed at 7 or run away at 6 and leave hubby to fend for himself, haha...and still be home in time for my regular bedtime. It's only 4 hours each night, 20 hours a week, unless I want more, then they will up my hours! No holidays! If I don't want to work Friday night, I can float it to anytime on Saturday or Sunday! And if my kids are a sick and hubby can't deal on his own, I can leave early and make up the time the next night.

It may not be a glam job but the hours are spectacular. :-) I am excited for this new beginning!

[bunnyslippers]

I am done in 22 more days. Yippee!!!

[lindysmiles]

Woohoo! Almost Friday!! Happy dance!!! happyface

8 more work days!!!! HOLLA!!!!

[lindysmiles]

6 days and counting...

[bunnyslippers]

16 more for me!!!!!

[MNMommy2]

So excited for you all! Good luck!

[lindysmiles]

16 more for me!!!!!

What are your plans post daycare, Bunnyslippers? Lolaland, what is new and exciting your way? What are your summer plans??

5 more days, 5 more days, 5 more days!!!

I close one week from today - it is very bittersweet. I'm feeling lots of mixed emotions - I love these children dearly, and they will be missed! I start my new RN job on Friday! My DH thinks I'm nuts for not taking some time off first, but we need the $$! And I am excited! And nervous! lovethis Worried about how my kids will adjust. The hours are great - 4 days/week, 8a-3p. But I'm still so very nervous and mixed with emotions. Been awhile since I've used my brain, ya know? And also since I've worked with other adults, and needed to look presentable to leave the house in the morning. ::::::

Hope you all are having a great day! lovethis

[MNMommy2]

What are your plans post daycare, Bunnyslippers? Lolaland, what is new and exciting your way? What are your summer plans??

5 more days, 5 more days, 5 more days!!!

I close one week from today - it is very bittersweet. I'm feeling lots of mixed emotions - I love these children dearly, and they will be missed! I start my new RN job on Friday! My DH thinks I'm nuts for not taking some time off first, but we need the $$! And I am excited! And nervous! lovethis Worried about how my kids will adjust. The hours are great - 4 days/week, 8a-3p. But I'm still so very nervous and mixed with emotions. Been awhile since I've used my brain, ya know? And also since I've worked with other adults, and needed to look presentable to leave the house in the morning. ::::::

Hope you all are having a great day! lovethis

Woo-hoo! So exciting!!

We are now pushing for Aug 2nd close date (giving notice that day, really)--I'm trying to convince dh that my families will have a hard time finding care in Sept with back to school.

[lolaland]

What are your plans post daycare, Bunnyslippers? Lolaland, what is new and exciting your way? What are your summer plans??

5 more days, 5 more days, 5 more days!!!

I close one week from today - it is very bittersweet. I'm feeling lots of mixed emotions - I love these children dearly, and they will be missed! I start my new RN job on Friday! My DH thinks I'm nuts for not taking some time off first, but we need the $$! And I am excited! And nervous! lovethis Worried about how my kids will adjust. The hours are great - 4 days/week, 8a-3p. But I'm still so very nervous and mixed with emotions. Been awhile since I've used my brain, ya know? And also since I've worked with other adults, and needed to look presentable to leave the house in the morning. ::::::

Hope you all are having a great day! lovethis

Wow!!! 5 More days!!!! happyface

Me... I'm still enjoying vacation ::

My daughter has been in school for 3 years... and because of my daycare I could never volunteer or go to any school events, field days or field trips. It was always with some concerns and great sadness that I would read the school notes with dates of upcoming events/trips.

BUT...tomorrow I'm going to my daughter's School Field day!! YAAYYY!!

And in June I'm going as a chaperone in a field trip to Milton MA!!! YYYUUUUPPIII!!!

I am so exited!! ...more than my daughter and any other kid that will be in that bus tomorrow. LOL

[bunnyslippers]

I am going back to teaching in a public school (going through the interview process right now). I was an Autism Specialist and Integrated Preschool Teacher before I started daycare five years ago. My oldest is in first grade, and my youngest is ready for preschool. I am so ready to wear shoes again, care about my clothes, use my brain, have live colleagues and support, and to have someone else (principals and supervisors) be the one to put out the fires. I can't wait to have sick days again, where I just have to call ONE person to tell them I am staying home. I seriously can't wait to have my home back to just being my home again!!!!

I have the summer off, so when I close down in June, I will have 10 weeks of chill out time with my own kids. I always close for the summer, but this summer will be extra great!!!!!

[lindysmiles]

WOOHOO!!!

Congratulations to you all! Sounds amazing, and I am so excited for all of you! lovethis

Happy Summer, all!!! happyfacehappyfacehappyface

[bunnyslippers]

I am going back to my old teaching life in public school (I hope). My youngest is ready for preschool, so I am looking forward to a change up. I am very excited, but the logistics are tricky. I am so thankful I had these years home, and it has been a great blessing for my whole family...but now, it is time to start fresh! Can't wait ~ I can wear shoes again!!!!! Yippee!!!!