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BigLittleHomeDaycare 07:15 AM 07-16-2014
I opened on June 2nd. I have two part time children. I need to get some full time kids in.

I was charging $38 per day or $190 a week for full time. Potential clients ask the price but then I would never hear from them.

This week I lowered it to $32 per day or $160 a week - I live in a very diverse area income wise. (Second largest city in Illinois) There is section 8 housing within 1 mile of my home, but half million dollar homes a block away. So the income levels are all over the place.

I'd kept my rate higher so I wouldn't have to raise it on my parents. But I'm realizing I must be over priced. I am in a great location. I do know some people charged $150 a week but they were not licensed.

I will be licensed in August.

Any thoughts? Did any one else have to raise or lower prices?
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