So discouraged!!

[Suzie_Homemaker]

1. Maybe offer drop in places until Jan then sign with someone want Jan start.
2. Target SAHM who maybe need odd day child free for run errands.
3. Get magnetic car sign and park car where visible to passing traffic.
4. Make sure park car near entrance of grocery store when shopping for higher visibility.
5. If bylaw allow, get lawn sign too.
6. Think about place Mom go with child - library, doctor, dentist, grocery store, pharmacy, play places, local park and place flyers for drop in care or short term care.
7. Go and speak to local Elementary school once SEpt come and see if they let you have flyer there. Lot of family new to area will ask school secretary if they know someone.
8. See if you know local realtor and if they have welcome pack for new residents and add business card to their pack.
9. Consider an open day on the weekend where people can come and see space. Have handbooks printed for people to take away and business cards.
10. Network with other local providers. Then if one has closure day for provider's sickness or appointment they can give out your name to cover that day.
11. Local group like Beavers/Scout/Guide be starting up soon. See if you can leave business cards there too in case parent have younger child and need care either temp, drop in or sooner than Jan.
12. If have community mail boxes, put flyer there or at Elementary bus stop nearest your home.