Unregistered 10:44 AM 01-09-2013
Hi everyone, i'm about to quit my job as a preschool teacher and open my own daycare. However, i am afraid that i will not find enough clients to keep operating. Where do you find your clients? thanks
blandino 11:41 AM 01-09-2013
At first, advertise on Craigslist, and signs by the side of the road in your area. I also think you should let all your Facebook friends know. And tell everyone else you know - word of mouth is great. Maybe have some cards made ?!?
At this point in my business, most of our clients are referrals from current/past clients. But we started off with signs around our neighborhood & elementary school.
Also your state's licensing office may have a directory of licensed daycares, that you will be added to once you are licensed. We have one on OK, but personally - we get very few calls from it.
I just did a quick count, and of 14 total children enrolled:
Referral from current/past clients: 6
Referral from friends: 2
Craigslist: 5
State list of licensed daycares: 1
mbullette 10:59 AM 01-10-2013
I advertise on Craigslist and got a great response but word of mouth as been the best advertising for me.