Providers have waiting lists in case of turnover. Sometimes I have no turnover for several years and other years I have several aging out. If you keep a waiting list of interested families it takes less time to fill the space.

There likely aren't tons of new providers because the hours can be long, the work can be hard, and both parental and license expectations can be high. It's no longer an easy way for a SAHM to bring in a little extra money.

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