How to compete with those whose rates are less?

[5 Little Monkeys]

Sandylynn, there is still a max amount of money we can make though. $fee per day x number of kids allowed x number of business days in a year

[MsBell]

True, but some providers, will take kids on 24/7, so they could earn much more then thoses of us who find normal 40-50 hr work weeks long enough. I knew a few ladies around here that would do evening and overnight and weekend and holiday care. they would charge much more to those hours, and still work all week. Personally as a parent, off time is important, and that would not impress me. There is no rule as to maximum hours one can work is there?