Feeling Discouraged!

[fruitloop]

I would say it takes up to a year to get full. You need to figure out what you have to offer that the others don't. Also, if there are a bunch of new providers opening up...chances are, they are in the same boat as you. It takes time. A lot of parents don't want to use a "new" provider because they're unsure of stability, if they'll last, etc. Keep your chin up, keep advertising (here, kijiji, flyers, newspaper ads, bulletin boards, etc.) and they will come