It varies from month to month. I normally find June/July and September to be the most popular months for start care. This September is beyond crazy though!! I have stopped keeping a formal wait list and have told parents to contact me when they see an opening on my facebook dc page. I advertise there, a local fb childcare page and on a local city website/forum. My dc facebook page and word of mouth are probably my biggest assets when it comes times to filling a space.

I agree with BS, it is common to worry in this profession! Our income is unstable and inconsistent because we really don't know when a family is planning on leaving. I used to have a 2 week notice but found it was just too stressful and so I have increased it to a month. I can normally fill a spot within that time but the stress of it has gone down now that I know I have a month to fill it. However, last year I went I think 3 months with an open spot...not fun!

Good luck with advertising...it sounds like MsBell has some great suggestions for you! I am sure you will fill soon