What Would You Charge?

[BentleysBands]

congrats!!!! so happy for you, esp. at this time of year = extra $$

[momma2girls]

I know I wouldn't want to go back to 12 hr. days- NO WAY!!!

[boysx5]

12 hour days are killers I sometimes do 6am to 6pm and that is enough for me my rates are 200.00 a week for full time which is usually ten hour days

[Little People]

congrats!!!! so happy for you, esp. at this time of year = extra $$

Thank you, The last 4 days my phone has been ringing off the wall! My ad on CL paid off. Most of the moms that called said they were impressed with my ad!

So now this weekend we are buying a van!! I want to take the children an outings and I need a van!!

I quit my job (and might add it was a good one) because I love children and this was 4 weeks ago and I never dreamed I would be full in 4 weeks!!

[marniewon]

Thank you, The last 4 days my phone has been ringing off the wall! My ad on CL paid off. Most of the moms that called said they were impressed with my ad!

So now this weekend we are buying a van!! I want to take the children an outings and I need a van!!

I quit my job (and might add it was a good one) because I love children and this was 4 weeks ago and I never dreamed I would be full in 4 weeks!!

I'm so jealous! But good for you!

I put an ad on CL and haven't had even one email or call

[misol]

Thank you, The last 4 days my phone has been ringing off the wall! My ad on CL paid off. Most of the moms that called said they were impressed with my ad!

So now this weekend we are buying a van!! I want to take the children an outings and I need a van!!

I quit my job (and might add it was a good one) because I love children and this was 4 weeks ago and I never dreamed I would be full in 4 weeks!!

Good for you Happy Hearts! I've been open for a little over a year and have yet to fill my last full-time slot. Care to share details of your CL ad? I would love to pep mine up a bit to see if that would generate more calls.

[Little People]

Good for you Happy Hearts! I've been open for a little over a year and have yet to fill my last full-time slot. Care to share details of your CL ad? I would love to pep mine up a bit to see if that would generate more calls.

Sure!! here it is...

As a Mother & Grandmother myself I understand that choosing a provider for your precious child(ren) is one of the most important things you'll ever do and how important it is to find a reliable, responsible, loving, caring and fun provider. I have over 25 years experiance with children! I have watched MANY children of Military parents.


I provide a very low ratio so that I can give each child the love and attention they deserve. I absoulutely LOVE & ADORE children! I take great care to provide a warm, friendly and fun environment for your child, while ensuring they receive the guidance and structure they need. My goal is to provide a place where children know that they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted; helping to instill in each child a strong sense of self-worth and purpose. It is my hope that when the day is done, and children going home, they feel happy and proud of themselves; eager to express the happenings of their day to you!

Each and every day I feel privileged to have the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a child, to join in their laughter, and to be included in their games. This is how I have chosen to spend my days.

Activites: * Arts & Crafts * Music * Dance * Cooking * Dramatic Play * Exercise * Show- N - Tell * Reading * Circle Time * Free Form Play * Bubble Time * Table Time * Sharing & Conversation Time * Games Treasure Hunts * ABC's * 123's * Shapes * Colors * And Much More!


I have 2 full time little girls ages 18 months and 3 years old. And a little girl 19 months starting Full Time on Jan. 3rd. And a 5 years old girl coming after school. I ONLY HAVE 1 MORE FULL TIME OPENING!!! And I have room for 2 after school children.


Accepting Children Ages 15 months to 6 years Old...............Full Time & Part Time.


Full Time - 20-45 hours, contracted on a set schedule time slot. $105.00 per week
Part Time -Less than 20 hours, contracted on a set schedule time slot. $85.00 per week

I will also do Drop In Care...If space is available. $5.00 per hour.


PARENTS DO YOU NEED CHILDCARE DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK? If so I can help!! No contract, No enrollement fee, you will only schedule the time you need and only pay for that time!!


I am across the back side of Bartlett Elementary School!! ( Billy Maher to Left on Pecan Trace, quick Right on Poppy Lane and follow around to Pipers Green Lane)


If you need childcare PLEASE CALL ONLY 123-456-7890 and we can set up an appointment for you and your child(ren) to come visit. (Due to so much SPAM I will not respond to emails THANKS)


A FINAL THOUGHT FOR YOU;

Although I'm not their Mother,
I care for them each day.
I cuddle, sing, and read to them,
and watch them as they play.
I see each new accomplishment,
and help them grow and learn.
I understand their language,
and I listen with concern.
They proudly show their work to me,
I give the loudest cheers!
No, I am not their Mother,
But my role is just as strong.
I nurture them and keep them safe,
Though it may not be for long.
I know someday the time may come,
When we will have to part,
But I know each child I've cared for
Is forever in my heart!!



And then I have added a picture of myself, a picture of the outside of my home and 2 pictures of the daycare rooms (with NO children in the pics)

[Blackcat31]

Good for you Happy Hearts! I've been open for a little over a year and have yet to fill my last full-time slot. Care to share details of your CL ad? I would love to pep mine up a bit to see if that would generate more calls.

Off topic for the post, but in response to clever ads; I read one recently that went somehting like this;

Hi, My name is Adam. I am 4 years old. I go to Miss Lisa's house while my mom is at work. She has all kinds of fun toys that help me learn my ABC's and 123's. She takes me on walks, makes me yummy snacks, tlls really funny stories and does all kinds of really fun stuff with us. If I get hurt she hugs and kisses me just like my mom. I miss my mom when she goes to work but I am super excited to go to Miss Lisa's everyday. I have made all kinds of new friends at Miss Lisa's. My friend Tommy moved away a few days ago and Miss Lisa is trying to find some new friends that would like to come and play with us. I don't have a cell phone yet because I am 4 but Miss Lisa does, so if you think you'd like to come play with me at Miss Lisa's you should call her.

I thought the whole ad was brilliantly done and very creative. Sets "Miss Lisa" apart form the others.....

[care-care]

Wow great ad.. I love the poem at the end!

[misol]

Sure!! here it is...

As a Mother & Grandmother myself I understand that choosing a provider for your precious child(ren) is one of the most important things you'll ever do and how important it is to find a reliable, responsible, loving, caring and fun provider. I have over 25 years experiance with children! I have watched MANY children of Military parents.


I provide a very low ratio so that I can give each child the love and attention they deserve. I absoulutely LOVE & ADORE children! I take great care to provide a warm, friendly and fun environment for your child, while ensuring they receive the guidance and structure they need. My goal is to provide a place where children know that they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted; helping to instill in each child a strong sense of self-worth and purpose. It is my hope that when the day is done, and children going home, they feel happy and proud of themselves; eager to express the happenings of their day to you!

Each and every day I feel privileged to have the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a child, to join in their laughter, and to be included in their games. This is how I have chosen to spend my days.

Activites: * Arts & Crafts * Music * Dance * Cooking * Dramatic Play * Exercise * Show- N - Tell * Reading * Circle Time * Free Form Play * Bubble Time * Table Time * Sharing & Conversation Time * Games Treasure Hunts * ABC's * 123's * Shapes * Colors * And Much More!


I have 2 full time little girls ages 18 months and 3 years old. And a little girl 19 months starting Full Time on Jan. 3rd. And a 5 years old girl coming after school. I ONLY HAVE 1 MORE FULL TIME OPENING!!! And I have room for 2 after school children.


Accepting Children Ages 15 months to 6 years Old...............Full Time & Part Time.


Full Time - 20-45 hours, contracted on a set schedule time slot. $105.00 per week
Part Time -Less than 20 hours, contracted on a set schedule time slot. $85.00 per week

I will also do Drop In Care...If space is available. $5.00 per hour.


PARENTS DO YOU NEED CHILDCARE DURING CHRISTMAS BREAK? If so I can help!! No contract, No enrollement fee, you will only schedule the time you need and only pay for that time!!


I am across the back side of Bartlett Elementary School!! ( Billy Maher to Left on Pecan Trace, quick Right on Poppy Lane and follow around to Pipers Green Lane)


If you need childcare PLEASE CALL ONLY 123-456-7890 and we can set up an appointment for you and your child(ren) to come visit. (Due to so much SPAM I will not respond to emails THANKS)


A FINAL THOUGHT FOR YOU;

Although I'm not their Mother,
I care for them each day.
I cuddle, sing, and read to them,
and watch them as they play.
I see each new accomplishment,
and help them grow and learn.
I understand their language,
and I listen with concern.
They proudly show their work to me,
I give the loudest cheers!
No, I am not their Mother,
But my role is just as strong.
I nurture them and keep them safe,
Though it may not be for long.
I know someday the time may come,
When we will have to part,
But I know each child I've cared for
Is forever in my heart!!



And then I have added a picture of myself, a picture of the outside of my home and 2 pictures of the daycare rooms (with NO children in the pics)

Wow, this is great and I am impressed too! I would definitely respond to an ad like this. Thanks for sharing!

[dEHmom]

Happy Hearts-
Amazing Ad.
Did you write that poem, or find it somewhere?

I have printed off that poem and framed it and hung it at my front door. Hope you don't mind?!

Also, if you give the ok, I'd like to print off little copies of it, and frame them or put them into a craft ornament to give to my families? And a large one framed for some friends of mine who do daycare.

[Little People]

Happy Hearts-
Amazing Ad.
Did you write that poem, or find it somewhere?

I have printed off that poem and framed it and hung it at my front door. Hope you don't mind?!

Also, if you give the ok, I'd like to print off little copies of it, and frame them or put them into a craft ornament to give to my families? And a large one framed for some friends of mine who do daycare.

PLEASE go right ahead, the peom is on the internet, so please feel free to use it. It sums up ALL us providers!!

[dEHmom]

Thanks a bunch.
I was searching through lots of poems, and it seems the same 10 poems including that one keep coming up.

So for one family I used that poem, and a different one for a different family. But I actually altered the poem to suit it more to the girl. Mostly just the "their" to "you" and I changed the last 2 lines of the poem.

[nannyde]

The line in the poem that says "my role is just as strong" would not settle well with my Mom's. My role isn't anywhere near as strong as theirs so I think they would be put off with that.

I don't like to do any references to Motherhood in my role with the kids. I know my place and it's not a Mama place. You can give "mama love" but I never consider myself in comparison to their Moms. It's bad for public relations when you have a business full of "Mama Bears". ::

[Little People]

The line in the poem that says "my role is just as strong" would not settle well with my Mom's. My role isn't anywhere near as strong as theirs so I think they would be put off with that.

I don't like to do any references to Motherhood in my role with the kids. I know my place and it's not a Mama place. You can give "mama love" but I never consider myself in comparison to their Moms. It's bad for public relations when you have a business full of "Mama Bears". ::

I am sorry to hear that your moms would not settle well with this! My parents love knowing their child/children are getting all my motherly/grandmotherly love. I have wonderful parents!!