Is This Unusual?

[Unregistered]

I have 2 kids leaving for preschool. One has her last day today, one tomorrow. I care for them both, but I'm not even sad. It's just time for them to move on.

I see all these posts about dcp's being so sad when kids leave - and I'm not happy or anything - but I'm not sad.

These are the first 2 dck's to leave my program (who haven't moved away) since I opened.

[Rockgirl]

I've had some who I thought I wouldn't miss, then when I saw parents arrive for the last pickup, the tears started! I was shocked. Lol

[JackandJill]

I don't think its usual. I think everyone has their own way of dealing with kids moving on.

I've never been so attached to a daycare child that I feel sad when they leave (for any reason). I know I have felt relief when "that kid" moves on.

I have a friend who is also a provider and she becomes a basket case of emotions when one of her littles moves on. Good by parties and keepsakes for parents and gifts for the little one! It cracks me up, she is the total opposite of me!

[Unregistered]

Not all daycare kids are alike. Some have a way of worming their way into your heart. I've had daycare kids that have left and I could have danced a jig, some left and it was meh, and a few have left and I bawled like a baby. Still miss them years later.

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Op

I don't think its usual. I think everyone has their own way of dealing with kids moving on.

I've never been so attached to a daycare child that I feel sad when they leave (for any reason). I know I have felt relief when "that kid" moves on.

I have a friend who is also a provider and she becomes a basket case of emotions when one of her littles moves on. Good by parties and keepsakes for parents and gifts for the little one! It cracks me up, she is the total opposite of me!

I have "that kid" right now. 11 more months...he's much better than he was, but he is difficult. And he's an open to closing kid.

[Unregistered]

Not all daycare kids are alike. Some have a way of worming their way into your heart. I've had daycare kids that have left and I could have danced a jig, some left and it was meh, and a few have left and I bawled like a baby. Still miss them years later.

I think they are in my heart, I just...I guess I view this as a job. I have them for a few years, they move on, I get more. Maybe I'm already jaded, hahaha

Of course, I'm not the most emotional person in the world. So there's that.

[MunchkinWrangler]

No, it's not at all. I had two leave and I thought I wouldn't miss them and I do. Terribly.

Literally shocked me. Help me....I'm Feeling!

I think it's maybe easier because they are going on good terms and you have the sense of a job complete as they're moving on to the next level.

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Op

No, it's not at all. I had two leave and I thought I wouldn't miss them and I do. Terribly.

Literally shocked me. Help me....I'm Feeling!

I think it's maybe easier because they are going on good terms and you have the sense of a job complete as they're moving on to the next level.

Great point! They are leaving on good terms, I feel good about it.

[MissAnn]

I haven't missed the last 2 that left. I had both for a short time. One was very bossy and always had a mean look on her face. She was very spoiled and entitled. Her mom wanted to keep her with me for an extra year but she was ready for kindergarten and I told the mom she should go. Glad she listened. The other one was so sweet and charming. Towards the end he started breaking every rule.....dad told he is having behavior issues in kindergarten. He was not like that till the last few weeks. I like the fresh start.

[childcaremom]

No, it's not at all. I had two leave and I thought I wouldn't miss them and I do. Terribly.

Literally shocked me. Help me....I'm Feeling!

I think it's maybe easier because they are going on good terms and you have the sense of a job complete as they're moving on to the next level.

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I had 2 leave at the end of June, signed up to return for September, and I was sad to see them go. I was surprised to see how attached I was. Lord give me strength when they leave for good.

[adnilwis]

I have 2 kids leaving for preschool. One has her last day today, one tomorrow. I care for them both, but I'm not even sad. It's just time for them to move on.

I see all these posts about dcp's being so sad when kids leave - and I'm not happy or anything - but I'm not sad.

These are the first 2 dck's to leave my program (who haven't moved away) since I opened.

I had my original 2 dcks leave this summer for other daycare programs. I wasn't sad either. Neither were attached to me and could have cared less I was there. They seem to be doing well from what their parents tell me but they just very unusual kids from my experience. I was ready for a fresh start.

[daycarediva]

Some kids I miss terribly, some I am very glad to see them go. Most fall somewhere in the middle.

[Snowmom]

Out of the almost 2 dozen I've had leave, I've only missed ONE.
I can't wait for most of them to go. Once they reach 4 years old... it's a whole different ballgame and I usually can't stand it. I'd much prefer 12 months-3 years old and not a day older.

[Play Care]

A few here and there have gotten to me, but for the most part I'm ready long before they are

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Op

Out of the almost 2 dozen I've had leave, I've only missed ONE.
I can't wait for most of them to go. Once they reach 4 years old... it's a whole different ballgame and I usually can't stand it. I'd much prefer 12 months-3 years old and not a day older.

I think this might be me, although I like 6 months-3 years. At 4 years and up, they are certainly helpful, but also I think the kids themselves are ready for change.

I do appreciate having at least 1 or 2 potty trained, though. All of my dcf's are in no rush to get their kids out of diapers. I'm almost embarrassed for them. So 3.5-4 is when at least one of the dck's won't be in a diaper. Although I have a dcb who will probably be 4+, but that's a whole nother thread.