There was nothing deceitful about my post, I just don't think I worded it correctly. If she were interviewing based on needing care, she'd ask all sorts of questions. She should ask those same questions to gain feedback about starting her own daycare. I just didn't say that she should tell them about her business, which I just assumed she would.
Sorry, yes I see where it could be read both ways...
Unfortunately, it is a common practice for some new providers to call old providers and ask questions pretending to be a parent. The idea among some is that there is competition among child care providers, when in fact, there is very little. There are plenty of kids to go around, it's just a matter of finding the right situation that will suit the parent, child and provider best.
For some, it's all about price. That's fine, but you get what you pay for. If you want your child to be able to jump acedemic hoops before they enter school, you can find that too.
As a provider myself, I fully support any other provider out there to operate the way that works best for them...I only ask three things....
1. Don't tell me that a center is "better." It may be a better fit for some, but children are no better prepared for school in a center, than they would be in a quality family child care. And centers have a whole different set of issues.
2. Don't tar me with the same brush as some smoking, drinking, sitting on the couch in pajamas watching the soaps white trash chick who doesn't even know how many kids she has running around the house.
and 3. Don't compare me with some illegal provider. If someone is watching kids who are not related to her, she needs a license. It's the law. It's not that hard if the chickie in #2 can do it. What's she hiding?
I have been advertising for 4 weeks and have had no luck getting any children.. Does anyone suggest anything???
