Other providers emailing and pretending to be clients!

[5 Little Monkeys]

I agree with Torontokids. I had a lady that recently emailed me asking me what my rates were and I responded. I than noticed that a new dc ad was posted within the hour and it was the same name. She never responded to me so I am assuming she was just another dcp wondering what the going rate was. If I remember right, her rate was the same as mine.

Like Torontokids, my rates aren't a secret. If another dcp wants to offer a lower rate than that is their decision. I set my rates around the same as others but a bit higher than some. I am confident enough in my dc and the quality of care that I provide that I don't worry about the ones who want to offer lower fees. I also set rates that keep me in business. If a parent wants to choose a cheaper dc than so be it, I don't judge them for this.

I have also had many dcp's email me and ask for help and I have always helped them out. Mickyc helped me out (and still does!) and I pay that forward whenever I can. Positive energy and positive karma are 2 big things I believe in

I can understand why some may feel differently but for me, life is too short to worry about things that I have no control over and I don't like to play into drama. (but sometimes I don't succeed!! lol)