Anyone Else Specialize In Little Ones?

[newtodaycare22]

I only accept 3-5 year olds. Everyone told me that I'd be hard pressed to fill the slots because of "real preschool" and free pre-k programs.

I advertise by telling parents that they get preschool experiences in a smaller environment...and I'm full

[Rachel]

Here the oldest kids in daycare are 2.5 in September. There is subsidized 3 - 4 preschool, and the cutoff is the end of Dec, so the oldest child you will get is a Jan baby for the next September (daycare runs on the school year here, Sept. - Aug.). Every so often you might get a not yet 3 fall baby, but the official places don't have to take them (not sure if they are allowed to, I only start next year), and the private places are more expensive than pre-k, so usually they all go to pre-k as soon as they are eligible.

[Mrs.Ky]

I only offer care for children 6 years and under. Does anyone else do this? I have been trying to fill my 2 yrs and up but no bites except for parents who have school agers too.

Just curious as to how many of you only offer care to only the younger crowd? If so, what made you decide to do that?

I offer care for 6 weeks till 5 years old and in school full time ONLY. Like someone else said I dont like the attitudes of the older children. When I ran a big daycare I had 3 school agers and they just seemed to make everything out of control I surely dont miss that.

[Stacy214]

I have 6 weeks to 5 but would love if they left at age 2 or 3 , I actually encourage it My first group (8 years ago) all stayed from birth to Kindergarten ugh. I really got attached and am thankful to stay in touch (plus most of my referrals come from them) but I think my heart is with the youngest ones