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    Worried!!!

    Is it just me or do things seem so slow, I thought that I would have had some bites but I'm just not winning. I've only got two full times and I just cant seem to find anyone that needs a daycare provider. I feel like I have been struggling for so long to fill my spots. I've not even filled up to 5 spots with full and part time clients, just hoping something finally gives!!!!

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    We all go through a dry spell - it always seems like it will never end but it will
    Sept is the busy month and then it goes quiet before Xmas
    it will improve in Jan for you hopefully

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    I agree. I've had dry spells too and it sucks. Plus it usually happens when you have more than one place available. It does pick up again eventually. Nothing is forever.

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    I am going through it too. I am looking to fill one spot and have had calls, but nothing yet. I guess it is part of owning a business, it has its ups and its downs. Be patient, it will get better

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    Hang in there! This business it is either feast or famine for most of us. I'm in the Toronto (Don Mills area) and I was down to 3 then 2 full time children for months. Finally, this November, I filled my last 3 spots pretty much at the same time. It's all about timing.


    Where are you located?

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    It is slow in many areas right now. There is an overabundance of providers in many areas compared to the number of families looking for care. It comes and goes and balances out over time. Try to hang in there as long as you can and know it likely isn't anything you are doing wrong that is the reason.

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