Raising Rates in the event the new daycare bill passes

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I am worried about all the two bit providers in my area. There are really only 3 or 4 of us legal and/or running this as a fully fledged business and then there are at least another dozen who are stay at home mums. The average rate is $40-$43 full time and $45 part time. The SAHM's are charging a good $10 less typically 30-35 a day. If I raise my rates I worry that I will not have clients as people will scramble for the cheaper spots out of necessity. I do hope that the inspections are frequent enough and there are rules we have to follow that will force these cheapo providers to catch up to the pros and that will make them realize that to have a good program, and meal plan that those rates don't cover it and then they will put their rates up. I'm not concerned about any new safety rules etc that come with the bill as I trained to do this specific job in the UK where it is heavily regulated and requires qualifications so when I first started my daycare unbeknownst to me that their were literally no rules here, I set it up based on UK standards so I run a very tight ship.

I think, Bright Sparks, that the days of minding our own business with regards to the 2 bit providers are over. I have no intention of turning a blind eye to anything I see. We all know that the 2 bit, super cheap providers are typically the ones not following the rules. I will not hesitate for a second to report them now. This business just became more cutthroat. I will never allow a shite provider to darken my image again. If I see it, I'm reporting it. I hate that I feel this way, but I do.