02/28/2023
Since everyone who needed to hear first has heard Eagles Nest Child Care Center regretfully announces we are closing permanently as of March 24, 2023. What a ride this has been for us. I’ve been incredibly blessed to meet so many amazing families, to care for so many wonderful kiddos and to have so many awesome staff work for me! To all who has come thru here please know each will forever hold a special place in my heart as this exciting chapter comes to an end!!!
We have received numerous calls questioning why we are closing. Apparently many centers are fearful that inspectors are just going around shutting centers down. That is in no way the case for us nor is it anything I have heard going on. If that is in did what would have happened that’s public knowledge and you certainly would have heard about it or would be able to access that info on the OCDEL provider website. We have made a business decision financially necessary at this point to close. The staffing crisis is real. And COVID did a number on providers. It’s a sad situation. To all my fellow providers, thank you for doing what you are doing and for sticking in this industry thru such a challenging time.
Bare with me, in a chapter this looong and this awesome many people deserve much thanks- so here goes!
To my staff, families and the kiddos: THANK YOU! Thank you for choosing Eagles Nest, thank you for the memories and for all the love and support through the years.… thank you especially to my staff(some still with me and those who have moved on) you guys are what helped make us so successful! Truly a blessing!
Especially to the kiddos though I know most can’t read this but I know a few can: REACH FOR THE STARS!!! Your future is bright. Know of one thing for sure…. EEEEKA ( as they call me) will cherish our memories always! You’ll forever be in my heart! 🥹🥹♥️
To my dad, who I pray is resting is peace- THANK YOU for doing everything you possibly could to make my dream come true. I don’t even have to question if you’re proud of me, you never let me forget it and so I don’t doubt it for a second. Without your financial support, your love and guidance this would have never happened for me so I honor you in such a special way.
To my mom: thank you! You’ve always been my biggest fan. Thank you for taking this place on and for providing us with sooo much help along the way!!! Such a blessing to have had you by my side thru this!
To my sister, nieces and nephews and allll of my family: can’t miss an opportunity to thank you all for all you’ve done for me thru this! It means a lot to have such a solid support system!
To my besties- you girls know who you are! Thank you also for supporting me and being right by my side! Love you ladies!
To my husband and kids, thanks for sacrificing so much to support me through this chapter. You’ve always been right there by my side thru everything and I couldn’t ask for a better family and support system to see me thru! Thank you guys- my love for you goes beyond any words!
And last but not least and most importantly- all glory and praise to God almighty for blessing me with this most amazing adventure. I trust in His plan and know that whatever is next for me will be just where I’m supposed to be!
Sharing our closing g letters so you know it wasn’t a state shut down but a rather a business decision.
Best wishes to everyone!
Love,
Airica