If you can hold out, and maybe jazz up your advertising, I highly recommend a 4 day schedule! I agree, try not to lower your rates, if they are in the right range for your area.

I offered part time, infant/toddler care because there were few places near me that took infants, and offered flexible scheduling. It can work! I had a lot of families with grandparent who picked up the 5th day, or SAHM who just wanted 2 days of care for a break at home.

It was a great schedule, since my boys were young at the time. I really hope you can make it work!

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