Daycare climate in Barrie ON

[Bookworm]

I'm not sure if there are any providers on here from Barrie. What I can tell you is that, on average, it takes a new daycare approximately a year to become full. It really all depends on the need in your area and how many dayhomes are operating in that area. Some people fill up really quickly, while others find it hard to fill spots. This has also been the slowest year many have seen in a while in regards to inquiries for care.
There can be a lot of turn over in this business, and while most of us want long term clients (having a child from 1 yr old to 4 yrs old), the fact is that many times we lose clients to maternity leaves, moves, job changes etc. So, every year we may need to find one or two new clients.
What I suggest you do, is look at current ads in your area (just put in your postal code on the home page here or look on kijiji etc) and see how many home daycares are in your area, what they charge etc. to see if this is a viable option for you. You can go to your local Early Years Centre (or something similar) to see if they have any information regarding daycares in your area and if they have any resources for you. You could also contact a home daycare operator to see if they are willing to answer any questions that you may have. Most of us are willing to help out new comers, and welcome the opportunity to provide information.