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My pics didn't come up, not sure if that's mobile issue or what? I was going to put pics of some crafts we did and our learning wall.
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I don't know about costs where you live, but I can get a month's worth of radio spots for as little as $125, and they WORK. You could call a station that young parents listen to (AC, new country, rock) and inquire.Comment
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Yes, I agree with MV, she told me about webs and I love it! It is free for so may pages (10 pages?) and they have some cute backgrounds! I am basically computer illiterate and made mine in one day...
If you don't pay, you do have to have webs in your domain name (if that's what it's called), but it doesn't bother me.
As for photo's of the kids, I include a photo release when they enroll. All of my parent's said that I could use their kid's photos for anything, but I still try not to show faces on the website or if I put an ad up.Comment
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I found most of my clients through a local Facebook moms and daycare providers group. It was actually really nice to "screen" my clients before even messaging them. I have really never had to put out very many advertisements but in home care is in high demand where I am. Do you have anything similar on a social media network like Facebook?Comment
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Yes I do belong to a couple groups on Facebook, one for providers and one for parents but has listings for different businesses. I also put a little something on my FB and shared my info from the group listing I have. I even offered a $50 Visa GC for referrals after 4wks.
I'm going to have my dh help me on the website later.
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Started the website... I feel kinda lame because I don't get it at all! I'm pretty internet savvy but not website savvy. My dh said he'll look and my 16yr old said he can help. :confused:Comment
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I would suggest Facebook swap groups, or something in your area on Facebook. FB has been the number 1 way to reach potential clients for me either through referrals from current clients, past clients, and showing future clients how our day care runs through pictures on our Facebook page. Unless parents can see how their child can fit in by doing things they may not be sold completely so the pictures help.
I would also suggest friending some other providers in your area if you haven't already to refer back and forth to.Comment
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Thank you, I do have Facebook and have been spreading the word out there. I am on several swap sites and discussion groups. I should work on a Facebook page as well as the website!Comment
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Just sent you a PM with some suggestionsComment
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Here is what I did when we moved to our small community:
1) I started networking like crazy by going to all the public events offered by the Chamber of Commerce(sp?). I introduce myself, included the fact that I was a family home child care provider, show off picts of my facility on my phone and hand them a card.
2.) I created a FB page for my child care. I liked the Chamber of Commerce page and all the local businesses with using the business page to increase exposure. I will occasionally make comments on other business' pages and repost important community information or family events onto my business page.
3.) I also found out the days and times that the coffee shops and donut places would have the older ladies and gentlemen come in for socializing with one another....I would just happen to be in there with my cute sons (3 and 7)
at those times and strike up a convo. They fawn over my kids. My kids eat up the attention. I introduce myself, show off pics on my phone and hand them all a card. While their children are all grown and gone, most have grandchildren or know people who have children. I've gotten my best client this way. Her grandmother passed my card to her and told her that she HAD to check me out. The owner of the main coffee shop I go to keeps a stash of business cards on her counter and directs people to them as well.
4.) I'm on a first name basis with the librarian in the children's section at the local library and let her know when I have openings. She passes on the info to parents. She has a stack of cards in her desk to pass on.
I've gotten most of my referrals using these methods and continue to get a lot of calls from the connections I made early on. I feel that I've done pretty well for only have just moved to the state 6 months ago and been open for 4 months. Getting to know the people at the Chamber of Commerce opened the door for me. The coffee ladies have become my cheerleaders. happyface And FB helps to seal the deal for me. By the time I interview, most parents already know they want to join. It is just a matter of if I can fill their needs and they can fill mine.
Posting on Craigslist and in the local newspaper didn't do anything for me. :confused:Comment
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Update: Yesterday I got a call about a 3 month old, today I got an email about another 3 month old and a call about a 20 month old!! Woohoo!! 2 are interviewing tomorrow and I'm going to call the 2nd baby mama back shortly to schedule an interview.
when it rains it pours!!
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That seems to ALWAYS happen...at least to me..Update: Yesterday I got a call about a 3 month old, today I got an email about another 3 month old and a call about a 20 month old!! Woohoo!! 2 are interviewing tomorrow and I'm going to call the 2nd baby mama back shortly to schedule an interview. when it rains it pours!!
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All 3 are tomorrow now! Yay!Comment
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