I have just recently done the webpage, facebook and other free online advertising as I have also NOT been receiving many phone calls. I'm in a very small community (and I'm older so I'm not in the social groups who have young children and don't get out much either)...I'm also listed through my local DHS and childcare resources.

But I have ONLY received calls from my ad on Craigslist, except one from DHS. Even with that, the calls have been pretty few.

I've been open for a solid year and only have 2 full timers and 1 part time. I want to increase my capacity from 6 to 12, which I know sounds kind of rediculous since I haven't even been able to fill 6 spots yet, but I've had a couple leave and I want to (hopefully) fill at least 8 spots so if I lose a couple it won't hurt the pocket so much.

I have just ordered a magnetic sign for the side of my car as well as matching business cards so I can get my name out there more and hoping that helps also. And have created some brochures to mail to other local providers so they can refer potential families to me if they are full. I have also designed some new great fliers to put out.

Oh, and I've also offered a $25.00 gift card to my facebook friends if they send a referral who enrolls with me.

Just be creative and keep getting the word out.

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