I only advertise when I have a space too. I don't want to keep a waiting list so if people contact me when I'm full I redirect them to other caregivers I know in my city. I don't think we should treat each other as competition I think we should support and help each other. There are a few caregivers I've run into at the park who don't want to be friendly. It's like they think I'm the enemy. It's their loss though, because I would be happy to help them out any way I can.