Would you call me crazy?

[Thriftylady]

So I am trying to think of ways to get my name out there. When I had daycare in Kansas it was so much easier to do because I was in a much bigger city. My schedule is pretty flexible right now because DH is a truck driver. I was wondering if I should advertise a couple of Fridays of overnight care before school starts for a parents night out sort of thing. Never done such a thing before, but in such a small town I am trying to get creative. Thoughts?

[renodeb]

I dont think thats crazy at all. Maybe you could do pizza and movie night. Have something to hand the parents when they arrive like a business card or flyer advertising that your opening a daycare.
Debbie

[AmyKidsCo]

Overnight care for what ages??

Personally I wouldn't leave my young children overnight with someone I didn't know. I'd consider leaving my school-agers - are you looking for SA kids?

[daycare]

I do a Parents night out with pizza games and a movie. I allow my currently enrolled kids to attend and bring a friend to try us out. I have gotten 3 kids that way, but that was over a 6 year period. I love doing it, it's a totally different light that I am in. We dont have 1000 transistions and rules to follow like raise your hand before talking and etc. My parents all bring a snack to share with the rest of the kids. We build forts and watch movies....all the things that we can't do during regular preschool time.....

[Thriftylady]

Overnight care for what ages??

Personally I wouldn't leave my young children overnight with someone I didn't know. I'd consider leaving my school-agers - are you looking for SA kids?

It wouldn't have to be overnight care. I think I could do an option for a night pick up and one for overnight. It would be up to the parents on that of course. And, of course it wouldn't be every weekend, just looking for a way to get started in a cluster of small towns. With DH being gone all the time, I have time on my hands and when DD gets home next week she would love to help me with it.

[Kabob]

Hey, everyone has to find their niche and when you're running a business, it helps to find a gap and offer a service to fill that gap to stand out. Of course, you could try it a couple of times and see how it goes...you're in charge so you can always decide not to do it again. If it is financially feasible and you have the time/patience/help then go for it. I've thought of it once or twice here since there are plenty of SA kids on my street that would love to have a fun night (and so would their parents). Plus there are a lot of late night shifts and college students...