Other daycare providers

[5 Little Monkeys]

If your rates are similar, that's a very odd reason as to why they are choosing different daycares. Could you say, "it's $xx a week which works out to $xx a day?" Do you charge for any days that are different from the others....sick days, holidays, stats etc? I wouldn't want to lower my fee by too much but it may be needed to grab the first few clients?

That's tough!! I speak to 2 other providers fairly often and a couple other ones more on a casual basis and I know I really enjoy it. It helps keep me in the loop with what's happening in my city and surrounding areas in regard to fees and policies. They also are great to vent too!! Lol

I've considered making an effort to get hdcp's in my area together. Just at a coffee shop....I thought it would give us an opportunity to compare, help each other out and maybe make some new friends. I'm not sure how many would actually be interested though. Is something like this something you could maybe try?

[innisfildaycare]

thanks you ladies. I open doors July 2nd. At that point I will be all over the community with the little ones, so hopefully I will be able to communicate with other providers that way. I do think thats a good idea, to lower my rates at the very least by $1.00 a day just to get me back in the game! Im located in Innisfil, Ontario. Its just a shame other providers dont want to interact and work together.

Thanks Again ladies for all of your suggestions!!