We recently asked the
daycare providers listed on our site to let us know if the current economy is affecting their business. We are so thankful to those providers who responded.
It sounds as though the downturn in the economy is making its way to childcare providers. Several providers who responded said that they typically have a waiting list for their childcare, but that recently that list has disappeared. Several providers also reported getting less calls from parents interested in
childcare.
With many families tightening their budgets, many families are trying to save money. One daycare provider reported that they are still getting calls from parents tring to find daycare, but that parents are now trying to negotiate a lower rate.
Several providers who responded said they have received termination notices from families who either lost a job or had a reduction in pay and are trying to save money by eliminating childcare.
Based on the information from the daycare providers who responded to us, it sounds as though providers are seeing a reduction in the number of kids in their care and a decrease in the number of parents looking for childcare.
How can you keep your openings full during this economy? Well, of course keep your profile on
Daycarematch updated. And try to complete your profile with as much information as possible so you show up higher in our search results.
Do you have other ideas on markeing your childcare in this economy? Share it with others by leaving a comment.
