New Provider

[Melinda]

I'm starting a daycare in my home next month! I just had my initial visit from the county to grant my license.

I've been lurking on this site since I began this process and came across it. I'm happy to join now that I will be a provider.

[tbutler]

Congrats and good luck!

[Melinda]

Thank you! I read your bio and ours are very similar. Due to budget cuts, I am a former teacher also. I also have the best toddler son anyone could ask for.

[tbutler]

I love still being able to teach everyday. My 5 year old started Kindergarten and gets out at 1:50 so my home child care allows me to be home for her and be the teacher to my 3 year old (which somedays I'm not sure that was a good idea lol). Have you started advertising yet? It's probably a good idea to start if you haven't so maybe you'll have kids starting on opening day!

[Blackcat31]

Welcome!! :Sunny:

[Michael]

Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! I see BlackCat beat me to it and already upgraded your status. :rolleyes: You can post freely now.

[Melinda]

Thank you for the welcome and upgrade.

I started advertising through friends and family with a referral bonus. I didn't do any official advertising before without my license, but now I am beginning to post fliers and look into other forms of getting the word out.

Hoping things go well in the next few months and I can build up my clientele.

[MommieNana4]

Congrats and all the best!!!

[melskids]

congrats and welcome! :ouch:

i'm a melinda too!!! :)

[Gigi]

Congratulations! And good for you! :)