I completely understand that. And most business's will do the same, when quoting a price they need to be accurate and need information before they can continue.

However, our business is a bit different.

I would assume everyone is looking for full time and quote them based on that. Part of the appeal of our business is being competitive. I have a huge long email response that I send out when I'm asked for pricing. It includes my prices, but it also backs them up. It explains our day, what the children are expected to learn, my fenced in yard, my main floor bathroom and seperate craft room etc. I lay it all out in the first email.

If I don't hear back, I follow up in a few days with a simple, "let me know if you have any questions"

The first contact is a great opportunity to sell ourselves and our business. And even if the client is asking the simple question "what are your fees" It's a great opportunity to answer questions they don't even have yet.