I have been advertising my daycare now since February and I've had 5 interviews with families. I've had TONS of inquiries through my website etc...but then nothing comes of them. I was supposed to have an interview last week for a family looking for summer care for their 2 kids since their babysitter told them she couldn't do it. They backed out after their current babysitter decided to accomodate them afterall. I was supposed to have an interview today at 2pm and the lady calls at 12:30 to cancel to say that her sister's friend is going to take her kid.

I had an interview 3 weeks ago that went extremely well, the family told me they loved my location, they felt really comfortable with me, were impressed with my playroom etc....only for them to find someone else a block from their home. Ugh.

I get told my price of $34/day for full-time is too high. Meanwhile most providers in my area are charging $35.

I currently only have 2 school aged children who just started with me in May when I opened. I told this family that I was quitting my job to take on their kids and to be able to stay home with my little ones. They just gave me their 2 weeks notice because she decided she doesn't like her job.

So, now I am back to having 0 kids in my daycare. I am getting so stressed out, frustrated and worried about our own financial situation too. I have one family who I am waiting to hear back from about starting in September and it seems really promising, but part of me just feels like there will be another excuse.

/rant.