I agree with Reggio, it does seem the slowest i have ever seen as well. I have had openings for a few months now with very little interest. What people are looking don't seem to be "my preference" alot of "govt. funded" and "part time" lookers...no full time or "solidly employed" parents seem to be looking right now. I have had even some of my long time families trying to cut back as much as I can allow. We are in a recession and it is trickling even to us. (or especially to us) seems lots of people are willing to go with less quality care, or turn to family and friends to save cash in these low money/high expense times. Hang in there, along with the rest of us, not sure if anyone is "doing anything wrong" as far as advertising, really just think the world in general is slowing down and cutting back. your in the same boat as many of us in this field, hold out and have faith. I guess.