Is It Just Me?

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I was getting VERY few calls until I used the "BOOST" post feature on Facebook (you pay an amount of your choosing, the area it will reach, the gender, and the ages of that gender).

If you have a child care search group on Facebook in your area also post on there. If you don't have one then create one. A friend and I just did and that has also helped.

[Leigh]

How do you go about filling a spot that is Mon- Wed or something of that nature? Do you advertise it as such or just hope that the right family calls? I think I'm going to have a similar opening soon, so I've been curious.

I'd see if your area has any SAHM groups that you can market to. Lots of moms send their kids to daycare so they can run errands or want 2-3 days a week so their kids can play with others their age.

[Play Care]

For the first time in several years I am down and not getting real bites.
I hoping things improve as school gets closer.

[Blackcat31]

For the first time in several years I am down and not getting real bites.
I hoping things improve as school gets closer.

sending good luck your way!

:hug:

I've had down years too but I just tried to stay positive.
Things always worked out so I'm hoping it will be the same for you!

[midaycare]

How do you go about filling a spot that is Mon- Wed or something of that nature? Do you advertise it as such or just hope that the right family calls? I think I'm going to have a similar opening soon, so I've been curious.

I have had SAHM's for pt kids, but they usually only want 1-2 days a week, and half a day at that - and I don'tgive discounts, so it really takes the right family.

I have advertised in the paper when I first opened, but I haven't advertised since. I depend on my STAR rating. People are starting more and more to check the state website, and whether or not they know about STARS, my name pops up first for home daycare. So I'm usually the first phone call.

I just hope the right family will find me, I suppose. It's worked so far. Not the best method. Sorry I'm not more help

[KiddieCahoots]

Same here....a lot of inquiries, not a lot of bites.
So....following to see if we can figure out the recipe for success here.