I'm considering changing the structure of my business to be 6 weeks -- 3 years only (and by 3 years, I mean third birthday. Possibly fall after 3rd birthday if they turn three after January). I like the idea of fewer age groups to have to cater to, less pressure to do preschool and kindergarten readiness, and in some respects less pressure to go outside even in crappy weather :P

I want to be able to charge more and have a smaller group, too. But to attract more clients and have a "niche" I need to do something different.

So!

I'm thinking of cloth diapering everyone. I have a HUGE stash of prefolds--I just need new/more covers. I'm thinking that probably 2/kid would be sufficient as I expect I'd be washing diapers every day. Parents would supply me with 5 sposies/dipes of their own I'd put them in just before pick up.

Thoughts? Any other ideas for things I can do that make me stand out in a tough market for home daycare? I can't do field trips or anything.

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