Hi everyone,
I have not started to advertise my daycare yet because I wanted to get my cpr/first aid as well as all the paper work ready before I started any interviews. I was just wondering what is the average wait time to fill a spot? Also, should you advertise all your spots or just 0ne/two at a time? Thanks Everyone :)
It depends on so many factors, it is impossible to say how long it will take to fill your spots. Some people fill up within a month or two and others take up to a year to fill all of their spots. It is a bit harder when you are new as some parents will pass you up simply because you are new and don't have references, but there are always those who will take a chance on you if they like you and your daycare enough. I recommend only advertising 2 spots at a time as people might wonder why you have five spots and it is a give-away that you are new as well. Don't advertise that you are new (but when parents ask, you certainly need to tell them the truth). A website is invaluable for helping you get clients. I created one before starting and I never had much problem finding clients. If you have everything set up nicely and a plan for how you will handle things, it shows parents that you are serious about this and not just trying it out to see if you like it. Good luck!
Thank you so much :)
I would advertise 2 spots at first, just because I like to get used to one new family at a time. Also, like sunnydays said, having 5 spaces to fill is a red flag to parents that you are either brand new or have a huge turnover, both of which could make them pass you by.
Good luck, I remember how exciting it was while waiting to open! :)
Thank you . I'm very excited. I cant wait to be working/playing with children :)