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BumbleBee 05:54 AM 08-13-2013
I *think* I'm pretty well set for enrollment as far as the school year goes.
I'll have 2 SA after school/snow days/half days ages 9 & 4.5
Hanging out at home with me will be 3 kids ages 3yo, 2yo & 4 months. I also have a 1 day a weeker (same day every week, he adjusted very well) who is 18 months.
The only new one in the crew is the 4 month old. Everybody else has been here for at least 6 months.
How is your school year enrollment going?
I'll have 2 SA after school/snow days/half days ages 9 & 4.5
Hanging out at home with me will be 3 kids ages 3yo, 2yo & 4 months. I also have a 1 day a weeker (same day every week, he adjusted very well) who is 18 months.
The only new one in the crew is the 4 month old. Everybody else has been here for at least 6 months.
How is your school year enrollment going?
MamaBearCanada 06:02 AM 08-13-2013
Slooooowwwww. Hard to compete with people offering care for $20 6am-6pm, but I offer a quality program, organic nutritious food and refuse to lower my standards to the point I could afford to offer that. Waiting for the right family 
I will have DCB from last year & my own 2. Looking for 2 more & have a couple of families interested and one that wants to send their son here but mom has to find a job first. Jobs are becoming very difficult to find here. My husband has been struggling to find a full time job too in addition to his part time work
Stressful but we are getting by & God has been faithful
I will have DCB from last year & my own 2. Looking for 2 more & have a couple of families interested and one that wants to send their son here but mom has to find a job first. Jobs are becoming very difficult to find here. My husband has been struggling to find a full time job too in addition to his part time work
Stressful but we are getting by & God has been faithful
originalkat 06:06 AM 08-13-2013
I am full for the school year!
I have 3 kids leaving for Kindy so 3 are new this month and the others I have had for at least 1 yr or more.
2- 2 yr olds
2- 3 yr olds
3- 4 yr olds
1- 5 yr old
Plus my two homeschooled daughters ages 6 and 8.
I have 3 kids leaving for Kindy so 3 are new this month and the others I have had for at least 1 yr or more.2- 2 yr olds
2- 3 yr olds
3- 4 yr olds
1- 5 yr old
Plus my two homeschooled daughters ages 6 and 8.
TheGoodLife 06:08 AM 08-13-2013
Originally Posted by MamaBearCanada:
Slooooowwwww. Hard to compete with people offering care for $20 6am-6pm, but I offer a quality program, organic nutritious food and refuse to lower my standards to the point I could afford to offer that. Waiting for the right family
I will have DCB from last year & my own 2. Looking for 2 more & have a couple of families interested and one that wants to send their son here but mom has to find a job first. Jobs are becoming very difficult to find here. My husband has been struggling to find a full time job too in addition to his part time work Stressful but we are getting by & God has been faithful
Good luck to you and your husband!Slooooowwwww. Hard to compete with people offering care for $20 6am-6pm, but I offer a quality program, organic nutritious food and refuse to lower my standards to the point I could afford to offer that. Waiting for the right family
I will have DCB from last year & my own 2. Looking for 2 more & have a couple of families interested and one that wants to send their son here but mom has to find a job first. Jobs are becoming very difficult to find here. My husband has been struggling to find a full time job too in addition to his part time work
Stressful but we are getting by & God has been faithful
WImom 06:22 AM 08-13-2013
Not good - I have 3 kids out of 8. I'm losing 5 this year to school and still haven't enrolled new ones.
I'm getting sooo discouraged! I'm normally full with a waiting list.
I'm getting sooo discouraged! I'm normally full with a waiting list.
coolconfidentme 06:27 AM 08-13-2013
I have a waiting list on days & 4 SA kids who do the before/after school care. I NEED HELP!!!
blandino 06:48 AM 08-13-2013
We lost 3 kids going to school this year, and one who will be moving shortly. So we were very nervous.
We Had a very slow summer, which was nice because it allowed us to take some time off. And now we are back to being full (12 each day), with a waiting list of 6. Once DCG moves we will have a 3 day per week opening. The only problem is all all 6 on the waitlist are under 2, so it might take a while to fill a PT over two spot, since we never get over two calls.
Fall 2013:
Infants: 3
Toddlers: 4
Twos: 2
Threes: 4
* some are pt, so not here everyday.
We Had a very slow summer, which was nice because it allowed us to take some time off. And now we are back to being full (12 each day), with a waiting list of 6. Once DCG moves we will have a 3 day per week opening. The only problem is all all 6 on the waitlist are under 2, so it might take a while to fill a PT over two spot, since we never get over two calls.
Fall 2013:
Infants: 3
Toddlers: 4
Twos: 2
Threes: 4
* some are pt, so not here everyday.
Familycare71 06:48 AM 08-13-2013
Not so great...
One 18 month old
One 3 yr old
Two full time school agers
One part time school ager...
And no incoming interest
I lost three kids to grandmas at the start of summer
One 18 month old
One 3 yr old
Two full time school agers
One part time school ager...
And no incoming interest
I lost three kids to grandmas at the start of summer
momofboys 06:52 AM 08-13-2013
Things are right where I want them to be - I do mostly school-year care. Starting Friday I will have the following kids full-time:
10 1/2 month-old (sweetie, I watched him most of last school year)
21 month-old - new
2 1/2-year-old - new
I also had a part-time family but they carried a lot of special & drama so I recently let them go & I am very happy to have 3 full-timers. Last year I only had 1 to 1 1/2 families so going to 3 sounds great to me & will help a ton financially! I have 3 school-agers of my own so 3 other kids is plenty for me. I would consider 1 more FT child if the hours were right (I like to be done by 4:00 but 4:30 is okay, too). I just don't want anymore families until 5:00-5:15. I close now at 4:30ish.
10 1/2 month-old (sweetie, I watched him most of last school year)
21 month-old - new
2 1/2-year-old - new
I also had a part-time family but they carried a lot of special & drama so I recently let them go & I am very happy to have 3 full-timers. Last year I only had 1 to 1 1/2 families so going to 3 sounds great to me & will help a ton financially! I have 3 school-agers of my own so 3 other kids is plenty for me. I would consider 1 more FT child if the hours were right (I like to be done by 4:00 but 4:30 is okay, too). I just don't want anymore families until 5:00-5:15. I close now at 4:30ish.
Familycare71 07:04 AM 08-13-2013
Originally Posted by momofboys:
Things are right where I want them to be - I do mostly school-year care. Starting Friday I will have the following kids full-time:
10 1/2 month-old (sweetie, I watched him most of last school year)
21 month-old - new
2 1/2-year-old - new
I also had a part-time family but they carried a lot of special & drama so I recently let them go & I am very happy to have 3 full-timers. Last year I only had 1 to 1 1/2 families so going to 3 sounds great to me & will help a ton financially! I have 3 school-agers of my own so 3 other kids is plenty for me. I would consider 1 more FT child if the hours were right (I like to be done by 4:00 but 4:30 is okay, too). I just don't want anymore families until 5:00-5:15. I close now at 4:30ish.
Jealous!!!!Things are right where I want them to be - I do mostly school-year care. Starting Friday I will have the following kids full-time:
10 1/2 month-old (sweetie, I watched him most of last school year)
21 month-old - new
2 1/2-year-old - new
I also had a part-time family but they carried a lot of special & drama so I recently let them go & I am very happy to have 3 full-timers. Last year I only had 1 to 1 1/2 families so going to 3 sounds great to me & will help a ton financially! I have 3 school-agers of my own so 3 other kids is plenty for me. I would consider 1 more FT child if the hours were right (I like to be done by 4:00 but 4:30 is okay, too). I just don't want anymore families until 5:00-5:15. I close now at 4:30ish.
. I have families that arrive at 5:30
MamaBearCanada 07:05 AM 08-13-2013
Originally Posted by Mama2Bella:
Good luck to you and your husband!
Thank you. That's very kind Good luck to you and your husband!
butterfly 07:47 AM 08-13-2013
I'm pretty full - as full as I want to be right now. Technically licensed for 3 more kids than I have, but I like the flexibility to take drop in families too...
This is the first time in several years that I haven't had someone sitting on my wait list though.
There have been tons of SAHM's doing care here at very low rates, so I'm sure it's going to be harder and harder to fill spots going forward. Luckily I provide specialized care and hope to have that carry me through.
This is the first time in several years that I haven't had someone sitting on my wait list though.
There have been tons of SAHM's doing care here at very low rates, so I'm sure it's going to be harder and harder to fill spots going forward. Luckily I provide specialized care and hope to have that carry me through.
Lyss 07:59 AM 08-13-2013
I lost 2 in the last 6 months (job loss and aged out) and just found out I have one moving on to PreK in Sept Since the first one left I have only filled 1 spot with an infant from a prior family that I love, but honestly I wasn't advertising that much as I became fond of my smaller group and financially am ok with loosing 2 but with the third DCK leaving in Sept I really needed to fill at least one more spot or we wouldn't be ok financially.
I've got a lot of SAHMs offering 50-60/week for full time (10 hours+) in my area so I didn't expect to fill that final space but I just got a call last week and the sweetest little girl (2) will be joining our crew in September. Phew!
Since the first one left I have only filled 1 spot with an infant from a prior family that I love, but honestly I wasn't advertising that much as I became fond of my smaller group and financially am ok with loosing 2 but with the third DCK leaving in Sept I really needed to fill at least one more spot or we wouldn't be ok financially. I've got a lot of SAHMs offering 50-60/week for full time (10 hours+) in my area so I didn't expect to fill that final space but I just got a call last week and the sweetest little girl (2) will be joining our crew in September.
Phew!
LK5kids 11:19 AM 08-13-2013
Really great!
An easy baby who has been here since 3 mo. Now 8 mo
3 soon to be three year olds
18 mo. old
21 mo old
One who will be 5 in Sept. misses kindergarten by 11 days.
I am saving a spot for an infant that will come in Jan. & 18 mo will be leaving then.
I have one opening.
These are a combo of part time and full time kids.
An easy baby who has been here since 3 mo. Now 8 mo
3 soon to be three year olds
18 mo. old
21 mo old
One who will be 5 in Sept. misses kindergarten by 11 days.
I am saving a spot for an infant that will come in Jan. & 18 mo will be leaving then.
I have one opening.
These are a combo of part time and full time kids.
melilley 11:26 AM 08-13-2013
I only have one full time opening to fill, well one of my children are leaving for preschool and his last day is this Friday.
I have had an ad on CL for about a week and so far, no bites. I can only take 30 mo. and up. Go figure, I have an infant waiting list!
So as of Friday I have two full time 12 mo. old's and one 23 mo. old. Plus one part time 2 year old and one p/t 22 mo. old. And then my own SA dd.
I don't take SA's besides my own SA child. I prefer to have 3 full time plus my 1 year old son and 2 part timers-it keeps me sane.
I have had an ad on CL for about a week and so far, no bites. I can only take 30 mo. and up. Go figure, I have an infant waiting list!
So as of Friday I have two full time 12 mo. old's and one 23 mo. old. Plus one part time 2 year old and one p/t 22 mo. old. And then my own SA dd.
I don't take SA's besides my own SA child. I prefer to have 3 full time plus my 1 year old son and 2 part timers-it keeps me sane.
Play Care 11:46 AM 08-13-2013
Things look good!
I will have
1- 2 year old boy
2 - 3 year olds
2 - 4 year olds
3 school agers ages 5,6 and 8.
Because everyone is over 2 I have an "extra" spot and I'm using that for the one school aged boy.
And of all these kids only one is new.
I will have
1- 2 year old boy
2 - 3 year olds
2 - 4 year olds
3 school agers ages 5,6 and 8.
Because everyone is over 2 I have an "extra" spot and I'm using that for the one school aged boy.
And of all these kids only one is new.
Patches 12:05 PM 08-13-2013
Coming along....slowly. I have 3 spots open now. For the school year as of now I have:
3 Infants
1 Toddler (almost 2)
2 Twos (one is nearing 3 and the other is DS)
1 Three (nearing 4)
Then my almost 6 yo DS will be in kindergarten this year
3 Infants
1 Toddler (almost 2)
2 Twos (one is nearing 3 and the other is DS)
1 Three (nearing 4)
Then my almost 6 yo DS will be in kindergarten this year
momofsix 12:14 PM 08-13-2013
At the beginning of summer I was thinking seriously about taking summers off because I was going to be so slow...then suddenly I filled up.
For fall I lost a bunch to school...again suddenly filling up at the last minute! I can only have 6 so my "full" isn't as full as others on here-but I'm glad things are going well. I had a busy schedule Th/Fri and slow M-W and just got a call for a M/T child (that sounds like she really wants her here) so I think now I'll be perfect
For fall I lost a bunch to school...again suddenly filling up at the last minute! I can only have 6 so my "full" isn't as full as others on here-but I'm glad things are going well. I had a busy schedule Th/Fri and slow M-W and just got a call for a M/T child (that sounds like she really wants her here) so I think now I'll be perfect
wonderfullisa 12:18 PM 08-13-2013
I start with 5 slots (well, 6, but I have my own 2yo).
one 2yo FT
one 2yo PT
one 1yo PT
and I have an interview Friday for a FT 1yo. If we agree, I will consider myself good. I'm not technically full, but I'm still new(ish).
one 2yo FT
one 2yo PT
one 1yo PT
and I have an interview Friday for a FT 1yo. If we agree, I will consider myself good. I'm not technically full, but I'm still new(ish).
DaisyMamma 12:23 PM 08-13-2013
I have an interview next week that hopefully goes well.
Then I have one spot to fill after that.
Then I have one spot to fill after that.
JoseyJo 12:54 PM 08-13-2013
2 FT providers:
1 -22 mo boy(new)
1- 2.75 yo boy(new)
1- 3.5 yo
2- 4.5 yo
2- 4.75 yo
1- SA (new, and big sis to 2.75 yo) b/s a/s and transporting to school
-saving a spot for 18 mo starting in Nov
We can have up to 12 but prefer to have 8-9 depending on ages (pays the bills but allows flexibility if one of us needs to leave for appt or such)
We MAY enroll one more after 18 mo adjusts, so like in Dec or Jan. We have 1 on the wait list, so shaping up good!
We had 3 leave for K this year and will have 4 more leaving next year
That will be the last of our original group we started w/ when we started doing daycare. 
1 -22 mo boy(new)
1- 2.75 yo boy(new)
1- 3.5 yo
2- 4.5 yo
2- 4.75 yo
1- SA (new, and big sis to 2.75 yo) b/s a/s and transporting to school
-saving a spot for 18 mo starting in Nov
We can have up to 12 but prefer to have 8-9 depending on ages (pays the bills but allows flexibility if one of us needs to leave for appt or such)
We MAY enroll one more after 18 mo adjusts, so like in Dec or Jan. We have 1 on the wait list, so shaping up good!
We had 3 leave for K this year and will have 4 more leaving next year
That will be the last of our original group we started w/ when we started doing daycare.
MrsSteinel'sHouse 01:14 PM 08-13-2013
I am good. I ended up not taking a baby so I could have another family that I use to watch.
4 yr old FT
2 1/2 yr old FT
3 1/2 yr old
1 1/2 yr old siblings 3 days a week.
2 1/2 yr old twins 4 days a week
2 1/2 yr old
1 1/2 yr old siblings 2 days a week.
The last 3 families share spots It is an odd schedule. The twins get a schedule at the beginning of the month on which 4 days they get! But grandma is flexible and just wants them one day a week.
4 yr old FT
2 1/2 yr old FT
3 1/2 yr old
1 1/2 yr old siblings 3 days a week.
2 1/2 yr old twins 4 days a week
2 1/2 yr old
1 1/2 yr old siblings 2 days a week.
The last 3 families share spots
It is an odd schedule. The twins get a schedule at the beginning of the month on which 4 days they get! But grandma is flexible and just wants them one day a week.
snbauser 02:23 PM 08-13-2013
I'm full starting next Monday when our teachers go back. I have all full timers:
2 1/2 y/o girl
3 y/o girl
3 y/o boy
4 y/o boy
almost 5 y/o girl
Earliest drop off is 6:45 and I close at 5:00 (with the occasional 5:30 when the teachers have late meetings)
2 1/2 y/o girl
3 y/o girl
3 y/o boy
4 y/o boy
almost 5 y/o girl
Earliest drop off is 6:45 and I close at 5:00 (with the occasional 5:30 when the teachers have late meetings)
EntropyControlSpecialist 05:03 PM 08-13-2013
I have enrolled 7 of my 9 children (2 part-timers with alternating schedule, and 6 full-timers) in the past 6 months. Enrollment is going well!
Enrollment is going well!