Possible difficult parent

[Peacefulbird]

I'm in Ontario, the ball game is way to different since three or two years ago. We have new regulations and also the Ministry of Education has been supporting openly the licensed sector through grants and social media advertisements. Parents are more consious when making their desicion. I wonder how will keep affecting Independent homedaycare providers in the long run. They keep anouncing more spot openings in the licensed sector, they're building and using more schools for childcare centres, and last they anounced free licensing two months ago.

Answering your question, about concerned parents; I think you can absolutely get a note or confirmation from the licensing office and a peace them. It is their child, and probably being young and non experienced, "licensing" is a word that at least means to them "safe" until they get to know you and develop trust.

When I have visits from unexperienced parents I'm very open on even informing them about the new regulations, and things or information they should ask for, such as current first aid cpr, police clearance, insurance and last certifications and also red flags to be aware of (ex. Low price or rate, not open door policy, unfriendly, not clear about children in attendance some times too many part timers, etc)