I knew another provider who was my daycare mentor. She gave me a referral. That referral referred me to a coworker etc. It took me about 6 months to fill up. I would advise getting to know other caregivers in your area and networking with them and to join daycare groups and forums. It does take time to fill up and it is very hard to be patient waiting for calls so be proactive with your client search and you will feel empowered and in control. Good luck, the kiddies will come