So sick of the excuses

[2cuteboys]

That's terrible! I've had a parent drop out of care because grandma could do it. It's frustrating to always be told that there is a cheaper option.

One thing I've heard recently is to try to make yourself an "authority" on childcare. Like bring information in and post on a bulletin board, try to take any quick online seminars on childcare (you could list it on your website or display a certificate in your home), or find some good parenting or childcare sites to link to your website. It will draw parents in knowing that you've gone te extra mile and have been searching for ways to excell in the field. Not that I think this is a job where you can read it in a book and be good at it. But if it draws families in, you will get a chance to show them all your other skills.

You could also find a hook to get parents, like being all-natural/organic, focus on development, preschool programming, etc.

I hope you get some good families in soon, and can relax a little bit!