Hi. I'm glad to hear your son's behaviour improvement.

To be honest you're not the only one in the situation of looking for clients. Since all changes happening in our field it is becoming harder to fill our spots, especially with all the negative media constantly attacking or denigrating homedaycares. And not only that try to visit the Ministry of education Web pages, most of this sites are negative towards us. Most parents are getting guided towards the licensed sector. I have also noticed that even "licensed homedaycares " are having difficulty filling their spots.

After many years of working in this field and always with a waiting list suddenly this year I got just one spot inquiry and I heard the same comment as you "we're just looking".

At this point I'm in process of looking other jobs because I know it will just get harder especially when the ministry of education have decided to open more centres.
New parents have been sold the idea that a centre is "safe and offers quality care" and we all know this is far from the truth.

My advice to you is: to focus on refreshing your environment make sure your professional profile is up to date, parents are really looking into this information those days. Try to visit playgroups, parks, walks etc. Let the people see how is your interaction with children. Try to connect with people around your neighbourhood. I've heard a comment from a client; and said, that now a days it is better to know the person you trust your children than reading heavy loaded advertising about caregivers they've never seen before in action. My last clients thought so and they did not know me but they got references through their neighbours who've seen me visiting parks, walking, etc. Lately, I've been doing that, being outside and networking with new parents when I can.

Good luck in your family search and always think positive.