I finally got my first response to my advertising and it was through text messaging. Is this normal? The person didn't leave a name or anything, just asked if I could take good care of her kids and to text back. I'm going to respond asking for basic information and hopefully try to schedule an interview. I'm very anxious!

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Nope. Never had an inquiry via text.

That is kind of odd but I guess no parent surprises me anymore.

I wouldn't text back anything other than asking for them to call you or e-mail you so you can discuss things with them that way.

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I had two or three when I was advertising in the beginning that texted me to inquire. They all wanted care to start the same or next day, too. My take away was that if they didn't even make the effort to talk to the person who may watch their children (especially immediately), they weren't the kind of parents I wanted to do business with.

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That is what i would do. Weird!

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I have only had one text inquiry and it was odd. Never spoke to me or met me but was haggling my price via text! Really? Wanted me to give them a cheaper rate before even talking to me or seeing my daycare!

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I do think its the way of the future unfortunately. A few years ago most of my initial inquiries started coming by email instead of by phone. Lots of people view texting the same way as emailing (I feel there is a difference), so not surprised that this is starting but at least include some detail!!! I still have my home phone number listed on all my daycare info, only give my cell number to parents after they enroll so they can't text me for those initial contacts.

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Be careful, sometimes people spam cell numbers. I don't know what my dh did but he put his cell number in something and started getting replies to ads in other places and spam stuff. I would request they call you or email you.

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