Yeah ! Finaly getting some answers !

[crafty]

Well seems like finaly people are looking for childcare. I received two e-mails this week after 2 completely dry months. Don't think it will work out with these 2 as one of them is looking for care in March 2013 and the other for care sooner but wants to drop off at 5h30am and I just dont think I can do it. My last child leaves at 5h30pm then I'm all by myself with my own 2 with diner and baths until husband gets home between 6 and 7h00pm and he also works weekends. So I don't want to burn myself out. At least now I am a bit more confident I will find someone soon... fingers crossed.:unsure:

For those of you still looking for the perfect families, looks like there is still hope :laugh:

[playfelt]

Filled a space this week too with someone going back to work right after labour day but was "busy" all summer and never got around to it - can you say denial,lol. But yes have started getting at least some email questions but yes also some for feb or beyond. It's either too soon or too late.

[apples and bananas]

Don't do the 5:30 am... I have a 6am only a few days a week and it's horrible! Wish I didn't have her cuase everyone else is going to 8am. UGH! Congrats on the 2 emails. Sometimes that's all we need to keep positive, some interest. I'm sure you'll sign someone soon.

[Momof4]

Congrats crafty and you too playfelt!

[Starshine]

Seems like there's a bit of a scramble right now. I haven't had an interview in weeks, and I have 3 lined up in the next couple of days!

[kidlove]

ooooh! hope they will "scramble" my way too!!! I need one full time and its driving me nuts, I havent been this low in years.!!!! AAAHHHHH! congrats ladies, its the circle of life! :laugh:

[crafty]

Congrats Playfelt !! Hopefully we will all fill our spots very very soon !!

[Toregone]

I finally got an interview scheduled myself. It's like people are finally figuring out that the summer is over and childcare is needed! :)

[crafty]

Yeah ! So had an interview this weekend and client called back the same day... They are starting next week !! Woohoo !! My last spot filled and sooner rather than later.
Meanwhile I have my new little guy today and he is doing A M A Z I N G !!! Wow ..Septembre is turning out to be great afterall... hope it stays that way. I love seeing my dinning table full of little faces at lunch time !!

Thanks for your support ladies !!!

[Monday 2 Friday Mama]

Congratualtions Crafty, I know what you mean about this summer being abnormally quiet. No-one seemed to be interviewing caregivers. Even the ads I had posted were getting fewer hits than they would normally. Something in the water I guess. =D I've had four e-mails in the last two days asking for care - some want someone immediately, and others are looking at a October/November start up. I also had one person contact me looking for a February start up. Does anyone have any thoughts to share about holding fees ? How much ? When do you typically apply a holding fee. I usually hold a space for three months without charging any extra amount, but if it's a longer period of time what is a fair amount to ask ? Good luck finding a client soon ! =)

[crafty]

Good luck in finding your perfect familiy ! I know somne around here are charging $100/month for holding fee. I do not charge a holding fee but next year I will amend my contract to $50/month for anything over 2 months and will not accept any registration for over 6 months.