I am one of the few providers in my town who will take infants - other than the large centers. I realize that there is a shortage of infant spots. But seriously, is it normal to start calling and wanting to set up interviews when your only 3 months pregnant?! I am getting these calls at least two times a week. I've been telling the parents to call back no more than two months before they want to start care as I can't predict my openings any sooner than that.
Looking for recommendations or ideas on how to handle these advance calls. Yes, I want to keep my infant spots full at all times, but not sure how to handle this or what I should charge to hold a spot. Right now I don't have any holding fees, etc as every one of my families has always started within a week of the initial interview.
Along the same topic, does anyone keep their daycare to a certain age? I am quickly finding that my temperament is much better suited to the wee ones and not the SA. It even states in my handbook that I won't take SA. I'd like to even just limit it to just under three year olds, but still debating all the pros and cons.
Looking for recommendations or ideas on how to handle these advance calls. Yes, I want to keep my infant spots full at all times, but not sure how to handle this or what I should charge to hold a spot. Right now I don't have any holding fees, etc as every one of my families has always started within a week of the initial interview.
Along the same topic, does anyone keep their daycare to a certain age? I am quickly finding that my temperament is much better suited to the wee ones and not the SA. It even states in my handbook that I won't take SA. I'd like to even just limit it to just under three year olds, but still debating all the pros and cons.
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