05/12/2026
To whom it may concern,
Effective April twentieth, two-thousand and twenty-six, Day of Joy Childcare will be closing.
It is with a heavy heart and a mind full of beautiful memories that I am writing this letter to you today. After much prayer and many sleepless nights, I have made this incredibly difficult decision due to my health.
Saying goodbye to this chapter of my life is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Over the past 22 years, my home has been filled with the sound of your children’s laughter, their first steps, their milestones, and their boundless joy. You trusted me with your most precious gifts, and for that, I will be eternally grateful. Watching them grow, learn, and discover the world has been the greatest privilege of my life. They have become like my own family, and each one of them holds a very special place in my heart.
Thank you, from the very bottom of my heart, for allowing me into your lives. Thank you for the morning smiles, the shared stories, and the unwavering support you have shown me. I will carry the memories of your beautiful children with me forever.
With all my love and deepest gratitude,
Johanna Yates
Day of Joy Child Care
20 April 2026
