Childminder Notice

[Isaidno22]

My childminder has just given us a 4 week notice via email to say they are closing their business to explore new opportunities.
They have looked after our children for years and I’m shocked and really upset that they did this by email and did not speak to me about their intentions to close with more notice. They are like family!
I fully accept they can close the business but they have been a truly wonderful childminder. I feel deceived and I don’t know how to approach them to discuss it. AIBU to feel like this? On top of this, there are no other childcare settings with vacancies in the town we live in that service the primary school. I just need some advice on how to deal with this.
Thanks.

I think the emotions you are looking for are 'disappointed' and 'stressed'. And that's understandable.
Although I can see where deceived came from- (like family, known for long time etc, expected to be told in person, expected heads up when they were considering this move to give you more time)- you have not been deceived. It was a business relationship handed entirely appropriately.

Thank you so much. That’s exactly what I needed to hear to cut through the upset.