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    Still no daycare children ... not even a call or email?

    I don't get it ... I put up my ads just over 2 weeks ago and I still have not received one phone call or email I'm so excited to work with children and I know I have to be patient but I thought I would have at least a call or email by now.... ? Is it normal not to any reply's yet? Thanks

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    Where are you advertising?

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    I'm on here, Kijiji, used ottawa and I made a website ... I'm going out later to try and put up my ad at the grocery store but I have been told they don't last because other daycare providers take them down ...

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    I have had some success posting an ad with tearoffs on the ends of the supermailboxes. Not all mail folks leave them there but some do. It attracts people out for a walk, spouse going to catch the bus since the pathways are the route to the bus stop in many cases.

    What part of Ottawa are you in again? I am in Orleans.

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    2 weeks is not very long, so don't worry! I find it goes in waves. There will be nothing for weeks and then all of a sudden I will have three emails/phone calls on the same day. I am also advertising a spot right now and it has been a bit slow. Well I had some people contact, but they didn't mesh well with my hours, ages, etc. Hang in there!

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    can we help you troubleshoot your ad? Maybe different wording could help? Do you have a hook? I think I stand out because I emphasize xyz, where other people emphasize prq. Know what I mean? Can I have a look? Do you have a website?

    Sometimes it takes a while. Hang in there.

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    I'm not sure what it's like in Ottawa, however I've spoken with people who consider starting daycares and let them know it can take a few months to get your first child(ren). Also figure the first year to be the most difficult.

    Also, go to playgrounds and speak with other providers maybe they know of people who are looking because they are full. I try to work with other providers in my area and help them too. I don't look at it as a competition for families, but helping families and providers get together in a way that will work best for the kids.

    Hang in there and don't give up it will work out!

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    Thanks everyone, I'm not going to be giving up. I love children. I'll try to put up my ads on mail boxes .. that is a good idea. I'm in Blackburn Hamlet (East End Ottawa). I would love to get to know other daycare providers in my area.
    Last edited by dayna142; 05-02-2013 at 02:12 PM.

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    Do you have kids of your own?

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    Yes I have two children. One is 5 and in school and the other is 1 1/2

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