I always "advertise" because there are those little spots that could possibly be filled, or I have a list of names of people who need daycare, and if something happened tomorrow to one family I could have back ups. I am always honest when i advertise, like on fb or my website i will say just morning slots for monday and wednesday open.

I do offer drop in care, and find that I can fill all the little slots by always keeping my eyes and ears open to anyone who may need times like this. Have a great group of drop in kids that I email at the beginning of each month with openings and they "take" what days they need.

Advertising is basically word of mouth and friends of friends, so keeping full is my goal!

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