The waiting list... it works!

[Judy Trickett]

Hmmm.....see, I have pondered this concept too. I love the idea of a waiting list but the way you do it makes more sense - meeting with them and THEN putting them on the list. You see, I know lots of providers are contacted and just plop the name on the list but unless a parent has met with you and has been "sold" on your daycare then they aren't likely to respond to a contact from you just because you put their name on the list. If they haven't been "sold" and are sitting there in anticipation of your call (because you are their first choice) they will likely have already secured care elsewhere.

I often wondered how much more effective a waiting list would be if you actually met with the people before hand, "sold" them on your daycare, and then had them waiting in anticipation.

I have been thinking of doing this for a long time but the thought of actually meeting with parents I might not potentially have room for makes me shudder - I mean, who wants another interview to to do? ACK!

But, yep, I get what you are doing and glad to see it actually works in practice.

Congrats!