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[Redhead]

Thanks Suzie. I'm not in PEI but I always love your thorough, well thought responses :-)

[islander]

Suzie,

The centres I was referring to in my area are large regulated centres. My child went to the best ones in the community and they were fed french fries, icecream and ketchup on everything.

I've lived in the community before and worked for a large organization through public health. I do know people in the community and a lot of young mothers, as that's who I worked with.
Unfortunately, I cannot volunteer my time to local events or the school. My husband works long hours and I do not have a support system to help with my other children.

Yes, I believe there are a lot of unregulated homes providing care, but it's not fair to compare our services. I agree people look for the cheapest form of care no matter what our children are eating/doing. However, when a provider is putting in the extra time to program care, provide your child a stimulating environment through crafts, sensory activities, music and movement and healthy meals that do not involve KD, you shouldn't be charging $20 a day like the providers that do nothing and do not invest in their childcare.

I do charge for their sick days. Again this is my job and they're taking up a spot. You pay for sick days at a centre and you would at professionally run private homes. I charge $30/day and that's exactly what centres charge. There are quite a few centres in the area, all of which are full, unless they're undesirable. Some parents prefer the structure, but not the craziness of a centre. They want their child safe and hugged throughout the day, not crying amoungest a large number of children.
I am advertising to a certain market and that may be part of the problem. I do not want to attract future families that are using me for the bridge between daycare or temporary employment.