Just Did My Websites... Opinions?

[Pout]

Hi everyone!

I just did my website for my daycare and I was hoping you guys could check it out and tell me what you think. Your opinions or suggestions will be well received!

Thank you!

http://nikkishappycare.weebly.com

[Country Kids]

It looks great! I think though you have to much planned for them to do in a short amount of time.

Ex-15 min for arts/crafts will actually probably turn into 1/2 an hour or more.

I would have some of your activitie times longer or leave some out. Also, I would let them have more free time in the afternoon.

Remember to, if you have infants, it will be hard to follow a schedule with preschoolers if you have to stop and feed, nap, etc. with the baby. Maybe your mom could help you during the day with the infants.

[Pout]

Thank you Country Kids, that is so helpful! I was a little unsure about how the schedule would actually play out when I have kids here (I'm brand new, so I don't have any yet) but you're right, longer durations would be better!

[GrannyJ]

I really like your website. It is nicely arranged and gives all the info. I do think you should put pics of your daycare instead of the ones you have. I think potential clients would want to see your set up.

I do agree with Country Kids your schedule looks too busy. Too many things in such a little time. Sometimes if you have little ones it will take 15 min just to transition from one activity to another.

I like your menus, do you belong to a food program? In my opinion it is well worth it. I have 6 dck's and I get reimbursed around $400 a month. I do all my paper work on my iphone with an app. It is so easy.

Good luck on your new adventure!

[Pout]

Thanks GrannyJ! I agree about having pictures of the dacare, and the reason I didn't put them up is because my house is very small, and I don't actually have a designated room. I took some pictures of the things I have, but it looked really bare and so I wasn't sure if I should use them. Do you think I should use them anyway?

[Pout]

Oh and no I'm not signed up with a food program yet. But that is definitely something on my to-do list! Are there certain requirements that need to be met in order to qualify?

[lpperry]

Very nice website. If I was looking for daycare and came across your website , I would schedule an interview with you.

I like your sample activities sample schedule and sample menu.

There are just a few minor things that you might want to look at.

On the hours and rates page:

• it may look better if you move $45 per day over so it is under the other prices.
• The sentence about affordable prices is unneccesary. I would take it out and just keep the list of your rates.

Contract:
Under the Scheduled Hours section: You say something like "Please advise if your child will be arriving early..." I would word this differently because it sounds like the child can arrive earlier than open hours if the parents just let you know. Also, do they really need a California photo id or just a photo id Some of my kids have grandparents from out of town. When they come in town, they pick up the daycare kids frequently.

[Pout]

Thank you Ipperry! I went ahead and fixed the things you mentioned, except I'm having trouble with re-wording the part in the contract. How would you suggest I rephrase it? My brain is overthinking it .

[Michael]

I like it. Your business name is cut off at the top header. Also suggest you register NikkisHomeDaycare.com and point it or frame it to you weebly website.

Also, ditch the commercial pictures and use those of you daycare interior and exterior. Potential clients are more interested in you and your facility.

Some great info here https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35323

[frugalmama4]

It looks great Nikki,

I love the picture of the doggy made me happyface...keep it please.

Everyone else hit on the small changes to be made.

I can' wait to start working on mine...gotta fine the time.

Way to go!

[Pout]

Thanks Michael, I think I'll take set up the things I have and take a picture of my son doing the activites, since I don't have any other children yet . And thanks so much frugalmama4! The puppy picture is cute, isn't it? Let me know when you get your website up and ready! I would definitely recommend using weebly, it's really simple and doesn't take long at all!

[cheerfuldom]

I love the elephant picture. People are going to be curious about the play area and napping area as far as pictures go.

[GrannyJ]

For the food program you just have to have a daycare so you qualify. I belong to Framax which I think is just central California. There is one called Monterey Bay that might be in your area. But you should check it out.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Definitely include photos of your daycare.
If you can swing it, hire a photographer to take them. It looks much better.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

If the photos are of good quality, you won't need any children in them!
The only photo of children playing on my website is in my header (with me).