Childcare Facebook Pages

[Brooksie]

Hey guys! I was just wondering how many of you advertise your DC on a Facebook page. I get A LOT of business and messages about child care from it and I thought (if we are even allowed) that it would be fun to 'like' each others pages and see what kind of stuff every one is doing. I post a TON of pictures with our crafts and activities and even post a lot of things about developmental milestones and I've found that my families and frankly even just friends really enjoy seeing what my 'Sprouts' are up to. You really would be surprised how many calls or messages I get where people mention they've already seen my space bc of my page and are eager to see it in person. Any way, if any one wants to check it out or participate you can see what we are up to at http://facebook.com/wherechildrengrow

And if you don't yet have a FB page for your DC maybe this can give you some inspiration

[blandino]

We have one and love it !! I dont post actual pictures of the kids, but I do post pictures of art, meals, and other related things. The parents love it too.

Facebook.com/landinofamilydaycare

[MamaBearCanada]

I don't have a FB page for daycare, but I just checked out yours and it's great. You have a beautiful space, well layed out with lots of natural light. I love the reading nook and your toys look clean and of good quality. It looks like you put a lot of thought into your crafts. I can see why parents would be interested

[williams2008]

I used to have one, but I deactivated it..I looked at yours and I love your space!!!

[melilley]

Very nice page! I was thinking about doing one, but wasn't sure. I was wondering if people look at it and if you get referrals from it, but looks like you do. I may just go ahead and make one! I don't have a daycare name, just my name, but I'm sure it will work! Thanks for sharing!

[Brooksie]

Thanks guys I love my space too. I use the Creative Curriculum and got my layout inspiration from that, and as far as the style I've created, I took the natural light and ran with it. Tried to use a lot of bright fun accents and really went overboard at ikea I post pictures of the kids bc the parents LOVE to see them, and photography is my hobby and I know some of the parents even frame some of my shots. They all sign something on the contract saying its alright for me to post those pictures.

[Evansmom]

I don't have a personal facebook page but I'm interested in making a business one. But I have questions about privacy. Can only parents of the daycare see it or will all the public be able to view it? And if only parents can see it then there wouldn't be a use for it as advertising for my business right?

Would there be a use for one if I don't have a personal facebook page or friends?

What about the whole friending and unfriending thing? I sound so old!

I am pretty good with a computer but I purposefully do not have an "online presence" just because I'm not interested in having one.

[Brooksie]

I don't have a personal facebook page but I'm interested in making a business one. But I have questions about privacy. Can only parents of the daycare see it or will all the public be able to view it? And if only parents can see it then there wouldn't be a use for it as advertising for my business right?

Would there be a use for one if I don't have a personal facebook page or friends?

What about the whole friending and unfriending thing? I sound so old!

I am pretty good with a computer but I purposefully do not have an "online presence" just because I'm not interested in having one.

With a business page any one can view it. That's why I make sure my parents sign off on me taking pictures of their kids. I haven't had any one refuse yet and most people really like being 'tagged' in their child's daily activities so all their friends can see it on their personal pages.
Even if you don't have one for yourself it can still be useful, since every one can see it that searches for it. I have found that with an already existing personal FB page, I was able to invite my friends to 'like' the business page and therefore got a lot more activity right away with the page.

With the friend/unfriend thing that doesn't really apply to the business page. People either opt to 'like' your business (which means they will get all your updates uploaded to their "news feed") or not, which means they can still view it but would have to go directly to your page to see whats going on. You also get to see how many people have viewed your particular posts and see what people are interested in seeing or not. Its pretty neat Hope that bit of info helped

[Evansmom]

With a business page any one can view it. That's why I make sure my parents sign off on me taking pictures of their kids. I haven't had any one refuse yet and most people really like being 'tagged' in their child's daily activities so all their friends can see it on their personal pages.
Even if you don't have one for yourself it can still be useful, since every one can see it that searches for it. I have found that with an already existing personal FB page, I was able to invite my friends to 'like' the business page and therefore got a lot more activity right away with the page.

With the friend/unfriend thing that doesn't really apply to the business page. People either opt to 'like' your business (which means they will get all your updates uploaded to their "news feed") or not, which means they can still view it but would have to go directly to your page to see whats going on. You also get to see how many people have viewed your particular posts and see what people are interested in seeing or not. Its pretty neat Hope that bit of info helped

Oh that does help thank you! I'm going to look into making my own business page then. Right now I only advertise by word of mouth and CL but I'm in the middle of changing my business and I think the more I get the message out there about what I do the better.

Thank you!

[Brooksie]

Oh that does help thank you! I'm going to look into making my own business page then. Right now I only advertise by word of mouth and CL but I'm in the middle of changing my business and I think the more I get the message out there about what I do the better.

Thank you!

No problem! Good luck!

[daycarediva]

I have one that is set up as a personal page (not business) and I only friend current daycare parents, and a small amount of approved extended family. I don't use it for advertising, but I HAVE received clients from it (an aunt of a current dck referred a friend looking-who just started today!) SO that's always an option if your parents prefer privacy with photos.

All of my parents RAVE about it, they love being tagged in photos and to 'see' our day.

[Starburst]

I plan on having one when I start my daycare. happyface

[MrsSteinel'sHouse]

I think everyone here has mine I haven't been on here in a while and I need to catch up my FB page but here it is

https://www.facebook.com/MrsSteinelsHouse

[LK5kids]

Awesome! I am just getting mine set up.

Great space! I love looking at other people's FCC! I saw the Ikea tables online and my husband built e a longer version. Where did you get your chairs? I love them. I got the cute Ikea chairs that have the animals on the back . Mine are red and are so cute but a bit high and a more narrow base.

[LK5kids]

I think everyone here has mine I haven't been on here in a while and I need to catch up my FB page but here it is
www.facebook.com/MrsSteinelsHouse

I look at your page all the time & Love it!