Would you ever contact another provider for information?

[VictoriaChildCare]

I'll admit to being nosy - I LOVE seeing other provider's set ups, we can all use a 'freshen up' from time to time and you never know what ideas someone else's daycare might spark for you. When I was doing 'orientation' when I was first licensed we were required to spend the morning in 2 different home daycares. I have to say that was the best thing they could have done for me. I got to see a home daycare in action and ask any questions that came to mind and I got real answers. I have become very close friends with one of the providers I visited 11 years ago and we still talk daily.
That being said; I would never contact another provider under false pretenses and I'd be pissed if someone did that to me. Don't waste my time. I'd be happy to talk to you about opening your home daycare, in fact I think it should be mandatory for new providers to visit experienced providers. If this would prevent even 1 daycare injury/case of neglect/abuse it's worth it.
I have people email me with questions often when I have a dc space posted on kijiji.
Actually I find that after I post on kijiji a few ads look awfully similar

[Judy Trickett]

.........in fact I think it should be mandatory for new providers to visit experienced providers. If this would prevent even 1 daycare injury/case of neglect/abuse it's worth it.

Statistically, most kids who are abused or die from purposeful acts on the part of the provider, come from homes with "experienced" older providers who have been in business years.