Not that there is anything wrong with any of those reasons but the lifers will stay in and endure the slow economy and everyone else will get out of the biz. I can see a lot of providers closing up shop this year.
There are two providers in my area that are closing up by end of September - so I'm receiving some calls - just for the little ones!
But I do agree that there is not many calls for the preschoolers - they're going to nursery school and preschool programs now!
Always ensure that your child receives quality care by taking the time to investigate the provider and by asking for references! We simply cannot verify the claims of every daycare provider.
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