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Blackmail and Bullying in Childcare

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I think it’s important to clarify what I’m talking about right from the start. So to be clear, I am not talking about when children bully other children in childcare. Nor am I referring to those parents who seem to confuse childcare providers with nannies. And finally I am not even referring to parents who make an occasional request here and there 

No who I am referring to is those people who would seek to intimidate a provider into doing something by threatening them in some way. Yes, it happens and it is what I refer to as the real underbelly of childcare. Let’s talk about blackmail and bullying in childcare.

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Do you know your ideal childcare client?

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Do you know who your ideal childcare client is?  You know, your dream parent or family.  Have you ever thought about it?  Who would be your perfect client?  Well, today we are going to figure out just how to identify who that is and why it might be one of the most important things know for your business.

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What to do if the childcare competition is less?

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A problem that many providers may have at one point or another with their business is – What should you do if your childcare competition is less than you are?

If you have dealt with this issue I am sure you must have thought “OH NO! They are probably going to steal all of my clients.” 

I’m I, right? 

Or maybe you started thinking the only thing that you could possibly do would be to slash your rates. 

Well, hold on there! 

Before you do that Walmart thing and flip your prices down, let’s take a step back and really take a look at how to handle this issue without devaluing your services or business. 

Here are 5 areas to look at to handle what to do when your childcare competition is less than your rates.

 

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Easy Strategies to Boost Childcare Enrollment [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Around this time of the year, I think it is quite normal to start thinking about the coming year.  I mean Summer is in the rearview and the holidays are just about on the horizon. 

If you are anything like me this is when I start thinking about next year and specifically next year’s enrollment.  So today I want to give you some easy ways to boost your childcare enrollment in the coming months and into next year.  Boost Childcare Enrollment

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Advice to a New Childcare Provider

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Advice to a New Childcare Provider

I recently had a reader leave a comment asking for advice. Here is what she said;   Advice to a New Childcare Provider

“I am a mom of three… I am thinking of starting a childcare from home. But I am scared of leaving my safe job/check… I am scared I won’t be able to fill the spots. But I really want to be able to spend more time with my littles.”

I posted her question in our Facebook Group.  WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE THIS READER? Any advice?And here is what fellow providers had to say –

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