To Treeholm most of all: Yes!!! I'm also a Grandma and always full and have wonderful word of mouth recommendations from current and past clients and am giving potential clients away all the time. I really think my experience as a Mom/Grandma/Scout/Guider has given me the edge. Also, I'm in a great location, downtown in my city which catches all the downtown workers no matter where they live in the city. I'm hearing from other caregivers in the outskirts of the city that they can't fill their spaces and it seems slow but I have 2-3 requests per week. Too weird!

I didn't learn my lessons from books but rather from experience so to all of you who are struggling to fill spaces, be confident in your abilities and you WILL find the great families. You don't have to put on any special fancy airs that you have education in the childcare field. Just show them that you have a program that involves play, learning, inside & outside playtime, quality field trips. You will be great!