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It's interesting to see how we're all trying to fit with the needs of our community, and how varied communities can be.That's a good point. Your niche only matters or benefits you if parents are interested.
Like where I live. Very few do cloth diapers. Very few care about organic or green. Most of my clientele live out in the country and are exposed to outdoor type environments. Even though, the way their parents work, they aren't REALLY exposed if ya know what I'm saying. But parents wouldn't think anything cool about an outdoor play program even though I offer that as a standard.
Because if where I live, the poverty and lack of available Internet, parents do like that the kids do have some sort of Internet access (I offer some online learning programs). But we are relatively tv free. Not that parents really care about that either
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There are things I would LIKE to offer that are just too expensive to turn a profit with because parents here aren't willing or able to pay for the extra ya no??
Well, let me clarify. Ere are parents who would pay for extra if they COULD. But the poverty here, it's bad for all involved.Comment
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I wish we can have our business in another home outside our own, but it's against the rules here.Comment
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I have a question for the people that do cloth diapers-my only experience with cloth diapers are the old fashion type. When I was about 14 I was on a babysitting job and they had cloth diapers. I had to call my mom to come and help me. It was disgusting and the safety pins were scary, it was just all a pain and I couldn't imagine caring for multiple babies like that. How do you have the time to rinse out diapers and where do you do it and do you wear rubber gloves? Do you use wipes? Who cleans the diapers? Do they still use safety pins?
Sorry for all of the questions. They've been building up.
I consider myself pretty "granola" but...I don't know if I can go the cloth diaper route. I'd love to hear more about how you do it, the benefits- doesn't the increase in water consumption outweigh the benefits? Maybe not because you aren't filling landfills. Sorry for the randomness here!
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Cloth diapers now days are as easy (if not more easy) than disposable ones. They usually have Velcro or snaps.I have a question for the people that do cloth diapers-my only experience with cloth diapers are the old fashion type. When I was about 14 I was on a babysitting job and they had cloth diapers. I had to call my mom to come and help me. It was disgusting and the safety pins were scary, it was just all a pain and I couldn't imagine caring for multiple babies like that. How do you have the time to rinse out diapers and where do you do it and do you wear rubber gloves? Do you use wipes? Who cleans the diapers? Do they still use safety pins?
Sorry for all of the questions. They've been building up. I consider myself pretty "granola" but...I don't know if I can go the cloth diaper route. I'd love to hear more about how you do it, the benefits- doesn't the increase in water consumption outweigh the benefits? Maybe not because you aren't filling landfills. Sorry for the randomness here!
I do NOT rinse anything. I change the child, roll the diaper up and place it in a wetbag for the parent to bring home and launder.
The wipes go into a plastic bag (same as I do for when I change kids in disposables.
I am not allowed to rinse diapers....especially NOT in a sink used for handwashing and/or food prep.
If the poo is solid and falls off the diaper easily, I will dump it into the toilet but if any waste doesn't just "fall" off on it's own it gets put in the wet bag as is.
I wear gloves for ALL diaper changes.
IMHO, I would prefer that ALL parents cloth diaper. Less waste for me personally and for the world, environmentally.
Here is an example of the kind with snaps
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I thought about providing care for service occupations only because it's hard for them to find the care needed for their children when their hours to work are anywhere in a 3 shift radius.
Examples: police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses.
Then I thought about infant/toddler care only...
Providing a preschool only environment...
2nd and 3rd shift care only...
All are needed. But the most type of care that I get calls on mostly in my area are for infants/toddlers.Comment
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I knew a provider years ago whose niche was only taking 3 children (although she was allowed to have 6). She charged about $30 more a week than most providers and was always full. Parents liked the smaller number/ more personalized care idea. I do that now but have just done it because I am semi retired. However, it just gave me the idea to advertise this way and charge more once the ones I have leave. It is worth a try!
I was at a workshop once and met a provider whose niche was 'school age' only. So she only worked before and after school and was off in the middle of every day. I'm not sure if she did summer care or not.
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Wow, I had no idea, thank you for taking the time to explain it! If anyone wants to do cloth diapers now, I'm in!Cloth diapers now days are as easy (if not more easy) than disposable ones. They usually have Velcro or snaps.
I do NOT rinse anything. I change the child, roll the diaper up and place it in a wetbag for the parent to bring home and launder.
The wipes go into a plastic bag (same as I do for when I change kids in disposables.
I am not allowed to rinse diapers....especially NOT in a sink used for handwashing and/or food prep.
If the poo is solid and falls off the diaper easily, I will dump it into the toilet but if any waste doesn't just "fall" off on it's own it gets put in the wet bag as is.
I wear gloves for ALL diaper changes.
IMHO, I would prefer that ALL parents cloth diaper. Less waste for me personally and for the world, environmentally.
Here is an example of the kind with snaps
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When my therapists heard I had an opening, they asked for my business card. Within a month, I had a full time baby. It would have been less, but there were some issues with paying ahead (not that they didn't want to, it just took them a while for their pay periods to line up so that they had the money.)This I guess would be my niche! I have had therapists come in and they have loved me because I was willing to learn and help- I too love it. I have one dcg who is getting evaluated for speech and may need a therapist here during the day a couple times a week... How would I advertise that I am willing and able... I wonder if I could get past therapists to write a recommendation letter... Hmmm
One of mine has speech 3 times a month, OT 3 times a month, PT either 2 or 3 times a month, case manager meeting 3 times a month, and once he has his M-CHAT, they will probably add behavioral. The other just has case manager 3 times a month and OT 3 times a month. Once he has his 1 year review, I feel like they will add PT and speech. Since I started this, I haven't had to deal with the isolation of a home daycare. It's like parade central around here. ::
When I'm talking about my dc, I call myself a theraputic home, but that's unofficial. If I ever had to advertise again, I would ask my therapists how to describe it. I don't expect to ever have to advertise again though.Comment
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My registrars have all said no. MUST use the bleach solution. I am in NY.
Also, I provide everything but clothing (diapers wipes sunscreen bug spray pillows and blankets toothbrush, toothpaste, you name it) and I DO charge more for it. I also wash clothing not soiled by blood/bodily fluid.Comment
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I was determined to find the perfect child care "niche"-- there are soooo many daycares popping up all around me. After a million great ideas,, I finally decided to have the 1st Baby Care Center (strictly for 0-2 yo). I CONSTANTLY hear that infant child care is very needed here, but no one offers many spaces for infants because of the smaller ratio of 4:1. But after doing some math, I realized I can really make it work and be profitable- lower food costs for babies since they are still on milk/formula; no outdoor space needed which was a huge obstacle to find nice outdoor space on commercial property here; toys are simpler and cheaper; a lot less $$ on arts and crafts since mostly babies; less square footage required for infants in my state which means much lower lease costs. I am surpised no one has jumped on this much needed niche here yet!!
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Hoping that this changes with the new regs however!!!!
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