20/08/2025
I couldn't have said it better myself and just had to share this beautiful post. Written by a lovely fellow childminder and one of the best in the business, Emma Brown Childminding . ❤️
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye some thoughts by Emma Brown
Being a childminder isn’t just a job. It’s opening your heart, your home, and your arms to a little soul who becomes a huge part of your world.
From the moment they arrive — often tiny, unsure, full of wonder — you become part of their everyday. You get to know their quirks, their giggles, their favourite stories, and the exact way they like their toast. You wipe their tears, celebrate their milestones, and gently guide them as they grow — slowly, then all at once.
And then, one day, they’re ready for school. Because while you’ve spent months, maybe years, preparing them for this moment — nothing quite prepares you.
They walk out of your door for the last time as “your little one,” and a piece of you walks out with them.
You’ve nurtured them, loved them, and helped shape who they’re becoming. And now they’re ready for the next chapter. You know they’ll shine. But still — you’ll miss their little voice, their hugs, their presence in your day.
You’ll always be part of their story. And they’ll always be part of yours.
Because this is what it means to be a childminder: to love deeply, give wholeheartedly, and let go — over and over again. 💛
