Childcare Facebook Pages

[nanglgrl]

I use a private blog for photo sharing. We have had an issue before with picture sharing (even with photo releases). So I am extra cautious - an only post pictures of faces on the blog. We do have or group pictures up, and our photographer actually posted it (and she has releases)- so I just sort of claim it as mine. I would love to post pictures of the kids on their, because I love the real time speed of it, but due to the issues we had in the past, I can't get myself to do it. Plus we have two sets of parents with varying privacy issues (adoption & job) who are very cautious about pictures being posted - and I would hate to have to go over each one with a fine tooth comb.

I have everyone sign a photo release form. It sounds like you had a problem even though someone signed a release...care to share? I've thought a problem could arise if previous clients wanted photos removed but couldn't think of anything else that could happen as long as I had the release.

[Lyss]

I really like the main picture that you have, it's soooo cute! I was wondering the same, how do you use Facebook to advertise? I know you can get people to "like" your page, but it's people you know. Hmmm.

Thanks! I know you can "promote" your page and pay fb to have it pop up in the ads on the side for people who have children in your area but I'd like to know how much success that actually has. I never pay attention the the ads.

Love it! Your activities are great and present really well on the page. Also your cover photo is too cute!

Thanks!

I don't post pics of the kid lets either. There are some that you can't see their fac etc. lots of hands and feet since it is public it makes me uncomfortable.

I don't like to include photos of the children either. I have permission to photograph and use in advertising (I keep a photo album of activities that the parents can see and I use it in interviews) but I don't use any face shots in any flyer's or fb.

I've never had problems with photo posting but for my myself I do whatever I can to keep photos of my DD out of the hands of some of my family I have cut off, which none of my DCPs know about, so I know I would be upset to see her on a public page and I just assume everyone else has skeletons they don't want knowing what they are up to as well! ::

[MsLaura529]

Here's my business page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Small...22586304519013.

It's still very new so I have no photos of the daycare room. I also exclude all photos of children so I usually end up with only photos of the crafty things and the food.

That is some yummy food there!!! Not even my family's dinners come out looking like that, haha. Great job! And the mardi gras masks were very cool!

[MsLaura529]

Cool! I literally just started adding stuff to mine, I created it a few months ago but unpublished it and it just sat vacant. I'm trying to do something with it though.

Everyone has such great spaces! I'm impressed! This is mine https://www.facebook.com/#!/ChildCareByAlyssa it's "published" for now but I'm kinda at a loss of how to advertise with it realistically. I just wanted to secure the site I guess (not that anyone's gonna be poaching my "name" or anything) but I want to keep it and my personal fb totally separate so I didn't even "like" it even though I don't think it shows people a list of who else likes it! ::

I really like your noodle obstacle course stuff!! What a great idea (and cheap, too!)

[MsLaura529]

Sorry for the multiple posts in a row, I don't know how to quote more than one person at a time

I just wanted to say I'm really impressed with everyone's pages! I've debated between doing a blog or a facebook page ... any pros/cons to either side?

[Kaddidle Care]

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

I love your cover shot in the tube! I want to climb in there too!

The only thing I would suggest is in your "About" section - you state that you're not up and running yet and I think you are! LOL

[Brooksie]

I love your cover shot in the tube! I want to climb in there too!

The only thing I would suggest is in your "About" section - you state that you're not up and running yet and I think you are! LOL

Oh my gosh you are totally right!!!! haha :: Thanks!!

[MsLaura529]

The only thing I would suggest is in your "About" section - you state that you're not up and running yet and I think you are! LOL

Good catch!! I just went right for the pictures to check out her awesome space! Haha.

This does answer another question that I had about creating a page before I actually have my license. Thanks!

[Brooksie]

Good catch!! I just went right for the pictures to check out her awesome space! Haha.

This does answer another question that I had about creating a page before I actually have my license. Thanks!

I started my page before I was licensed and obviously just stated that I wasn't open yet. People really enjoyed and anticipated seeing me starting to set up my space and hearing about my progress. Just don't forget to change that info after you actually open (6 months later) ::

[DaisyMamma]

Here is my group Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/pplcenter/

And here is my business page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pitte...61895507293282

I just requested to join your group.

My facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/LymeFamilyDaycare

[Lyss]

I really like your noodle obstacle course stuff!! What a great idea (and cheap, too!)

It is so fun! I bought a bunch when they were clearanced out at the end of summer, but even regular priced they are cheap! We used shish kabob sticks in the ground to slide them over. I stole the idea from a friend who got it off pinterest (from Family Fun originally i think)

Sorry for the multiple posts in a row, I don't know how to quote more than one person at a time

It took me awhile to figure out too! the button to the right of the quote one is the multiple quote button (has the "+ on it) Click it and it will turn orange, you can do this for all the ones you want to quote and then just hit the quote button for the last one you want and it will pull all the orange ones into the text box too. Hope that makes sense.

[nanglgrl]

I love looking at everyone's spaces, crafts and foods. Every single one of your sites gives me ideas I would like to incorporate in my space or crafts/foods I would like to try with my group! It's like Pinterest for daycare providers.

[spud912]

Your food looks so delish!!!!

Thank you!

[spud912]

That is some yummy food there!!! Not even my family's dinners come out looking like that, haha. Great job! And the mardi gras masks were very cool!

Thank you! I love to cook and my newest hobby is taking pictures .

[nothingwithoutjoy]

Giving it a try

Ok, you've all inspired me. I am not on Facebook in my personal life, and have avoided it thus far. But I have decided it's time to begin some advertising, as I'm transitioning my program from younger to older children. So I started a business page today. It's definitely a work in progress. I welcome your comments and advice!