Please never be alarmed if you hear your child call me Mom, they just want their needs met.
They know that you usually take care of them, and as their childcare provider, I am a “Bonus Parent”. You are Mom. It is always the intent of most Daycare providers to try to show as much love, care, and patience, as you would. Yes, I do correct them with my name. But, I also love that they view me with the same comfort as you.
Boundaries are set, and kept. Hugs will happen, if they are asked or needed by your child. They feel safe enough to refer to me this way, it means we are all doing a great job raising your child. I know I am not Mom, they know that I am not Mom. But, if you are lucky enough to be involved in a childcare environment, where your child(ren) feel that much comfort, know that you chose well.
I hold hands for a short while, you will hold them forever. We are all working towards raising your child to be an even more amazing person then they already are. Your child has an army of people that will love and support them. It is true, it takes a village to raise a child, I am very fortunate to be a small part.