I am here thinking...crap what have I done? So my neighbour (we live on a deadend street of 3 houses), really nice people, stopped me on the way home on our walk. They are foster parents; have been for many many years (they're in their 60s). She says that she really likes my 'set up' and that she'd like to do the same (she wants to service teachers only too so they'll have the summers off). So, she came in for a tour. I have a hanging file on my wall & in one slot are paper clipped packages of my handbook/contract...makes it easier for me so I'm not scrambling at the last minute when an interview is set up. She asks if she can take one. Stupid me, I say sure (I add that it will be a good guideline for her...in other words please don't copy the darned thing word for word). I am fortunate that I am full & have never had to advertise...God Bless word of mouth. She wants me to pass the word put about her too. I guess I just really have to not even think about how another home daycare 1 house away will effect my business in the future, but have faith that having a other person to share/visit with through the day & a possible back up will be good things. Whew, feel better having vented that out.