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The Ultimate Guide to Free and Paid Advertising for Childcare Centers
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03-17-2025, 06:21 PM
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What do you guys do to advertise when you have a spot open?
I don't do Facebook. I did put an ad on Craigslist. I live in a super small... -
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I just opened a home daycare about 2 months ago and I am struggling to get families to enroll. I know it's really close to summertime so I'm... -
I’m am opening in Marietta GA. I have posted and have ding up but not even one call or inquiries. Any help or advise for advertising I’m leasing...
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I'm still in my planning stage of starting a daycare and there is no need for it in the area I currently live. According to research there is some demand...
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Where did you have the best luck getting clients when you first started your daycare and how long did it take you to fill spots?
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What are some sites u post your childcare ad on.The only site I've ever post on is craigslist looking for some more sites to post on prefer free or low...
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So I have 4 vacancies coming up in August
. Two of them have been filled and I'm actively seeking to fill the last two. I went through my waiting...
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Does anyone else advertise on their neighborhood group of Nextdoor.com? I've been tempted, but also unsure if I want everyone knowing I run a daycare...
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What kinds of responses have you guys gotten to ads?
I just put my ad up today and oh my word. These people....
My ad... -
I have some openings I can't seem to fill. I was thinking of putting a blurb on on personal Facebook page advertising the openings. It's usually word...
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Hi Everyone! My daycare unfortunately just lost our only full time family and the loss of income was a shock. DCM unexpectedly had to leave the state...
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do you get calls by joining the list,paying the 9.00 a month is not bad, thinking of other ways to advertise.
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There are two main places my advertising seems to work. The grocery store, and local facebook groups. I have two spots I need to fill they have been...
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I hadn't been having any luck advertising, but was posting on Craigslist and facebook sell groups when I'd see someone asking for care, or I'd post an... -
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I'm a licensed provider in NOVA. I'm looking to provide overnight childcare services to night shift workers. However I can't seem to find any... -
Could providers help by letting me know or what websites you use to post availability. I have gone from a small family daycare to a large with a ratio...
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I am starting a new child care that should be opening up officially on August 3rd (licensing process and training has put me at that date) and I have...
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Hi every body! My name is Kristin and I just recently opened my family home daycare here in Central FL. I've had tons of inquiries, a few interviews,...
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I put an ad on Craigslist last week advertising my daycare. I put a few pictures up of my daycare and some had the back of kids heads and one was my nephew... -
We are a new daycare and i was wondering about best advertising methods. Any feedback woud be appreciated.
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I have one spot to fill beginning in August and this will be the first time I've had an opening in 15 months of operation. So I'm new to advertising for...
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http://www.stuartprinting.com/
I found a FABULOUS printer. From the time I contacted them to the time I received the order was four days.... -
I had a gentleman call me in my area asking me if I want to advertise on place mats in two of our restaurants near by. He said one of the restaurants... -
I need ideas on how to get kids for my daycare. As of right now I have announced it on facebook and asked my friends to share it on there page. I just...
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I need help with advertising. I advertise on FB, CL, and the local agency's that help with child care here and with word of mouth. What else can I do?...
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What types of advertising did you do, and where did you hang your flyers?
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How many of you have a sign in front of your home for your daycare? I would like to put one up but was told by my insurance company that my premiums would...
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sorry to start a new thread for a dumb question... a day or two ago, someone had posted a link to a site that was having a great sale on yard signs and...
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Hello everyone,
This is Patria. I am new here. I work for bellylaughs website which sells cloth diapers, toys, games and all sorts of products... -
I'm curious to know what method you find the most effective when you have an open spot you are looking to fill.
From previous posts I see many... -
I am just getting started and going through the steps to get licensed. In the mean time I'm wondering if it would be appropriate to start advertising...
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Anyone try it?
I have a fb page for my daycare - most of the likes are real life friends of mine, past/present families, etc. I've asked... -
So I posted an ad on craigslist to replace the family that had an issue with me being pregnant and that affecting her children. Today I saw I have an...
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Hi, I am new to this forum. I run an in home daycare in Texas. I am registered with the state. Is there anything else I can do to have more children enroll....
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I have a question for those on the food program. I'm not on it so I was curious if others do this, also...
I've noticed that in my area... -
Good morning! I received my license a few weeks ago and I'm trying to enroll some kids. How did you all go about finding parents/kids? I've been advertising... -
So I had asked for advice earlier in the week about terminating a family. Well I did it, and so far no issue's with that so very thankful for that. But...
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Do a lot of you do this? I was going to but then realized I have to share lots of personal info, phone #, licensing #, etc.
Does this remain private?... -
I know every community is different but I'm curious if most businesses are open to letting you place flyers, posters, magnets, etc. on the counter or...
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Hello hello!
I seem to be struggling with my marketing.... how/where do you all have the best luck? I have had many inquires about the... -
This is what I wrote in another thread, but thought it might be helpful for those who don't know that Vistaprint offers this service.
You can... -
I know many of you rely on Craigslist (and I know it works, too!). However, referrals have been my main source; now I need to fill two spots and QUICK!!... -
So I have recently had 3 daycare spots open up and want to advertise for them. I was wondering what forms of advertising you all use (if any) besides... -
Hello every one I am a new Family home care provider in MD. I just got my license 4/15/2013.
I have posted ads on Craigslist every other day since... -
I'm thinking of paying for full access membership to a couple sites for advertising. What sites would you recommend? care.com? All I can find for childcare...
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I was going to put an ad on CL but i have no idea how i should word it or what info to put in it.
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I've been open since October and I've gotten two phone calls. Both were from the local state Community Referral Agency. I've got a website but it's...
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Hi. I am sure this thread has already been done before, and I apologize for repeating it, but I'm just wondering - what was your most successful avenue...
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So, I know I just opened my in home two weeks ago and it takes time to get children in, but I need children to enroll! I had calls right away and I...
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I live in Wisconsin. Bigger city.
where do you advertise?
My husband is getting a website up and running for me to hopefully help generate... -
I just opened a home daycare a few weeks ago and I am having trouble getting clients. I have had a few people call, but none of them worked out.
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Where you have you had the most luck advertising open spots? I am going to be up and running in 2 short weeks, and need to start advertising! I am planning...
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Hello! I am currently going through the process to be licensed (all my paperwork is turned in, with the exception of my proof of CPR/First Aid - which...
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What did you put on your yard sign?
My godmother is a graphic designer and is coming up with something for me I just don't know what to... -
I'm full and have been for a while. I don't anticipate any opening soon but you know how daycare is! My question is if someone calls right now should...
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I just set up my facebook page, that I'm primarily going to use to advertise. I want to add picture's of art projects, and outside, but this is what I...
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Hello everyone,
I am glad to have found this site and eventually got registered. I hope to learn new things in here and also share some... -
Hi I am waiting to be licensed, don't have long though, but according to my state guidelines I cannot advertise my daycare. My question is how can I... -
Just curious. Where do you find your new families? Do you advertise online, Craigs List, Newspaper? Are any of your ads fancy? Do they contain a lot of...
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I would like to create a logo for my home daycare but I am unsure of how to do it. Does anybody have any recommendations? Also, is there a particular... -
Does anyone have any ideas for how to advertise unlicensed childcare? I don't have q childcare name or anything. It's basically babysitting (except not...
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I am half tempted to respond but...I feel that even if she does choose me, she will be HARD to work with! I'd charge her 700$ for the two boys but I have...
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So I just set up a profile on care.com. I wasn't going to apply to any jobs, but I was interested in seeing what was available. I saw an ad that may be... -
Today's ridiculous CL ad, seeking childcare (leaving out some identifying details for privacy purposes):
Sorry... -
Anyone use this service? I paid $75 for a three month membership, posted an ad for a sub/helper, got a few responses from some seriously underqualified...
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It's been 5 weeks since my last FT DCK left. I had 2 inquiries so far, 1 interview 4 weeks ago and the other one just cancelled this morning.
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Would do you start advertising now for fall spots? I usually only hold a spot 2 weeks but I don't want to wait until middle of August to start advertising.... -
I am just so frustrated- I am advertising like crazy. I had a bunch of calls, a couple great interviews (I thought they were great) and no call-backs....
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I am not licensed but plan to get licensed in the future. I have an EIN Number. If I am not licensed am I allowed to create a daycare name and put a professional...
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I think I need help with advertising ideas.
I received my license in December and I have been advertising like crazy. I took suggestions... -
I reopened my daycare Feb. 20th, it's been 6 weeks with advertising and I have not had ONE call...I do have 2 daycare kids currently which is the entire... -
Hi everyone! I've done a lot of research on ways of advertising, and so far all I've done is put my ad on CL. It's not doing as well as I'd hoped, so...
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Hello everyone! I'm new to this forum and I'm also a new daycare provider. I just got my license, and I'm all ready to go. I've been advertising on craigslist...
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We are opening a daycare in the Houston area and are having a hard time with (cheap) advertising ideas! Help please!!!!!
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Hi all! My little preemie baby (now 17 1/2 months) is requiring more time from me and so while we are working on our daycare center getting up to code,...03-10-2012, 09:17 AM -
As I have posted before, I am going to be working at a daycare/learning center at my church when it opens (hopefully next month). The director is currently...
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I'm almost done with the licensing process but I need to keep working on advertising.
I'm in a rural area and 'round these parts, CL isn't... -
I got the go-ahead from my licensor to start advertising!
Last week, I started a buzz on Facebook with the promise of a upcoming website.... -
I'm just curious. I'm getting ready to start advertising and spreading the word in person that I'm opening up in February/March.
How hard... -
Anyone have any good ideas for advertising?? Ive tried newspaper ad's. And i have also made flyers that i put on local bulletin boards...I would love... -
I've been "open for business" for full time and part time care during the day for OVER a month now. I've had two interviews from referral...
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Hi, I need some ideas on where to advertise. I received my license on Nov. 10th and I'm all ready but have no kids. The R&R agency has my info.... -
MEDIA RELEASE ( along with picture!) I'm excited and nervous, a reporter will be coming here to interview and take some pictures of me and the kids to... -
I made up business cards for my grand opening to be next Monday. I'm not going to be ready to actually meet anyone and do interviews in person until...
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Here, locally, we have quite a few shops and businesses that could be a potential client goldmine. I am thinking of speaking with the owners of a few...
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Does anyone use these for advertising? If so, where did you have them made?
I was thinking of slapping a couple of them on my car because... -
Just wondering if any of your advertise through there?
If so can you share the pros and cons ??
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I've heard you guys have had calls from other providers and I'm sure I have too
but I was wondering how you know you are getting a call from one. ...
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Hey all, I had an opportunity about a month ago to do a vendor spot at a car show festival type event in my town for a few hours in the afternoon and... -
Our local paper is hosting a special Halloween section where people send in cute photos of children in their costumes with a little cutesy blurb. Check...
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Ok, I've decided to go with a website, but as I've said in other posts, I really don't know what to do.
Please post what you've found to... -
I just bought a bunch of stuff at Vista Print. I even bought a banner to hang on the playset in the backyard. The city may make me take it down, but...
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Im going to be a new director at a day care center. Enrollment is way down ... lookin for ANY advice on how to work on this or advice on ANYTHING that...
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I'm curious how many of you keep advertising even if you are full? I'm totally full right now and with this group will be for the next 3-4 years? I...
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Hi guys,
Several of you have suggest handing out my advertisement with trick or treat candy. I have a few ideas of how to add my little mini flier... -
Well.... no budget really!
I am just starting out with a home day care and I dont have any children yet. I have posted on CL but I havent had... -
you got your first inquiry about your child care?
you got your first child to attend?
I am just starting out with providing childcare... -
Has anyone ever paid to be a vendor at a festival and done a table or booth to get the word out about their childcare center? We have a car show and...
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I've been thinking a lot about reasons why people choose home daycares vs. centers. Most people I personally know say they want their kids going to a...
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Hi everyone,
I'm a new home child care provider in the Humble, TX, area and I need help with advertising ideas. I have hung flyers on... -
So I have a family that is holding a spot to start in Sept, we've been in contact recently about them setting up some visiting days to start getting their... -
I just found out that the only 2 dcks I had lined up when school starts, their Mom lost her job at the school. So now I have 0 dcks. I have been advertising...
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Just exploring more advertising options...do you ladies ever get any prospective interest from your Facebook pages or do you just use Facebook for parents???... -
I am a stay at home Mommy to 3 girls. One is going into 1st grade and my other 2 are 3 years old. I live in Indiana and I am starting an in Home Preschool....
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Ok, for those of you who might remember I have a dcb and his best friend was enrolled in march waiting to start in june. Then because of other reasons...
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I have a parent that is on my waiting list - son turns 2 end of September. Back in May they interviewed and afterwards really want her son to come early...
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Not sure if only Michael or a moderator can answer this or if others who have been around this site for a while might know....
Just curious... -
I am a new Family Day Care in California. Got my license on May 27th and still do not have any day care children. I know that is only one month but I... -
What information would you put in them?
I want to build a website, but I don't want to put too much personal information in it. Just enough... -
I know I saw some time back that someone posted a program or website that you could use as a template for designing a flyer.
Does anyone... -
I thought I had read somewhere that after so many posts that we can list our daycare on daycare.com. Is that still the case?
If yes, how... -
So I am looking for ideas to make my ad stick out from the ho-hum ads I see around here (my town not this site) I want to portray a fun, safe, peace of... -
I haven't been able to get a new client in the last 6 to 8 months. I've lost 2 without much warning this year and am down to 2 children. One of my clients...
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Hi all! I'm new to the forums but not new to child care. I have been working in the industry for 15 years but only decided 3 years ago to open up my...
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Wondering...do you advertise with a website? Is it worth the cost?
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When would you start advertising for summer spots? What about for the fall? -
I've been advertising for spots now for 3 weeks and I haven't had a single call or email! I've got my one family from when I was unlicensed and an SA,...
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When you first started, how did you get the word out about your daycare? Did you advertise in some way? When I open in June I'm taking a huge risk financially... -
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I posted on the vistaprint thread, but thought i might be better to start a new one.
I am definitely interested in constructive criticism.... -
So I see a few of you use CL to advertise... If you do, do you get many people responding? What information do you include in your ad? Do you put your... -
I have a CL ad out, and get emails all the time from people who ask only where I'm located and what my rates are. I tell them and then never hear from...
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or am I over reacting.
I have my own 2 yo. I have a 2yo boy everyday and a 1 yo boy only 4 times a month. I also have a baby in the afternoons... -
I just opened my in home child care center. I am offering care for infants to 18 months. I am having a hard time getting the word and out and need more...
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I started this thread in the hopes that it might help some of the other members who have said they are having difficulty filling spots...
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Last year I had four families and was completely full. Over the summer I lost three of those families, and struggled to get two more (but with less kids)....
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I am planning on placing an ad in our local newspaper that I have openings for childcare. What do you think are the most important words/phrases that...
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Hi everyone! I have been lurking for over a year but I'm far too lazy to log in
! I'm hoping you will help me out!
I need some... -
Just wondering what everyone does to advertise their daycares. Or do you mostly rely on word of mouth?
I've heard that Craigslist can... -
Does anyone have a large magnet or decal on their car (for advertising purposes). I'm looking to buy one and would love any suggestions if you bought... -
I am trying to fill a position, either for PT, B & A & I would even consider FT too. I am not getting any calls & it is making me frustrated....
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I had never thought of posting on Craigslist, but another thread here inspired me to do so. I didn't get any calls for the first 3 days, but did get one...
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Here is my newest CL ad, reflecting some of the changes I'm making to try and attract new/more clients. Let me know what you think, please!
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Everytime things are starting to go smoothly and things are looking up (read: my daycare spots are mostly filled) someone turns around and drops a bombshell...
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Hi Everyone,
I am working on opening my own family daycare in Florida and I am super excited. I have wanted to do this for a long time but... -
Would some of you mind sharing an example of childcare ads you post on Craigslist, in the paper, or wherever else you put them?
There... -
My boys' day care lady (a stay-at-home mom with 3 boys of her own) informed me that she can longer watch my boys due to some changes with her family....
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I'm in the process of getting my license. I should have it by sept 1st or mid sept at the latest. My question is when should I start advertising. I don't...
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I've posted my child care business on care.com, but does anyone know of any other sites that are widely used/well known sources for child care providers... -
I have put up several fliers around town (I live out of town in the country), in gas stations, restraunts, laundry mats etc and have had a couple calls...but...
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Hello everyone!
I'm trying to find a good free website. I would like to put my home childcare out there so everyone can see. Do any of... -
Hi, I had some advice for advertising and was just wondering if I put a sign in my yard, would you just put the name of the daycare and how I can be reached...
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Hi, I am new to this site and was wondering if someone had some advice.... I am looking to start an in-home daycare and live in the country. Being I live...
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Do you continue to advertise when you have interviews scheduled that would lead you to being full or do you wait until the interviews have compleated...
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Hi all I've been lurking here for a while and have learned ALOT.
I am about to have my final licensing inspection and what to start preparing... -
Next week I will be placing my ad in our local newspaper advertising the opening of my Daycare June 1st. Here is my problem though, I haven't quite my... -
Ok. A little background.
I have worked in a daycare facility for a combination of over 17 years.
I understand centers charge a...