Calls, Emals and More Calls?

[Spixie33]

Has anyone been getting an influx of parents looking for care in 2016? I can't tell if people are finding a shortage of spaces due to Bill 10 or is it just a peak time?

I'm just curious what others' experiences have been and whether you find that you are getting more calls and emails for 1 year olds for 2016 also.

[babydom]

Yup I am. Seem to be all for March 2016. All 1yr olds. About 2/3 a day.

[torontokids]

Me too! I am getting a lot of inquiries for Feb which is when I am closing for my mat leave.

That's another issue though. I can't seem to get any interest for my empty spot. No one wants a temporary spot and I already have 2 under 2 yrs old so I am kinda screwed.

[Spixie33]

I've gotten a few as far as September 2016 with parents who have literally just had their babies. That is not totally crazy but odd that it was 2 in the span of one week looking that far ahead and stranger still is that don't have an active ad but people are trying to secure a spot and see if I have one.

[MsBell]

Me too, Jan/ Feb, all one years olds, six in the past two days.
I went all summer with just crickits!

[cfred]

Yep. I've turned away dozens in the past few months....at least 2-3 weekly. All for one year olds. I've even had a potential client who hadn't even conceived yet, and several who are at varying stages of pregnancy. I'm booked solid for at least 2-3 years.

[33 Daiseys]

Tons. insane that the govnerment didn't expect this. I have parents calling, emailing and showing up at my door begging me to take kids. One family was so desperae they were going to pay full fees plus an extra en for before and after school. Parents saying that they will pay the fines ect. I shouold feel sorry, but where were they a year ago?

[cfred]

They were drinking the Liberal kool-aid with everyone else who doesn't understand the industry.

[Suzie_Homemaker]

I have one place open in PEI and only people looking are for Feb or later in 2016.