Things have been pretty slow around here too although in the last week I have talked to a few people looking for the fall and just beginning to think about what they want to do. They were looking for childcare info in general more than if I had a space but at least it was a contact.

Have you talked to some other caregivers that are licensed to see if it is something that parents seem to need as in have parents said they will go with the other person just because they are licensed. Are there other sources for families that would open up to you if you got licensed such as from referral agencies.

It is hard to think of a caregiver having to close and give up their passion just because the economy in some areas stinks. Wish I had some better ideas for you. Is there something you could do in addition to your daycare such as selling avon or discovery toys or something like that. The toy idea is one a friend of mine was using just to make some extra money but once she started doing it she came in contact with lots of families and ended up getting more kids for her daycare because the parents loved the type of toys she was offering. Not saying it will always work that way but mihgt be an option.