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What is a good way to advertise childcare?

I am a Philadelphia childcare provider I want to start overnight care in my home Where and how do I advertise?

  • I live in the University CIty area, and I have a 2 bedroom apartment, so I would only want 1 or 2 small children. I think people may be apprehensive, so I just wanted to get a general feel of what the general public, and perhaps some parents, would feel is the most effective way for me to advertise.

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    Check out the places that are open all night. Hospitals, factories, etc. Call the HR dept of these places and ask if you can put up a flyer or something in the hall or lobby area. Personally, I am a single mom and I work in a hospital. I am lucky that I have not had to work an overnight yet, but I will be in big trouble if I do because I would not have anywhere for my son to go. I think you will have no problem getting this started especially if there are not many overnight day care centers in your area. Good luck

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I find it very effective to go by word of mouth. You would be surprise of how many people you already know that know people that may need your assistance. You could also try the local newspaper. Since you live in University city that is where I live also the best paper to advertise for local children and not people way off the bounderies is the west side weekly. You may also want to place a small slip at the welfare office a lot of parents could use your assistance during the weekend when parents like to party all the time. I personally am a child care provider and although I try my hardest not to do over night I often find myself on weekends doing over night.

murphys901

create a website and advertise Online... you can advertise on site like http://local.yahoo.com

antivinegar

The best local business directory would be a great way to promote your service. They promote profiles of businesses that register with their service - http://www.ridleypa.com It covers Delaware County, but I think they work with Philly also.

529s.com

go anywhere where people who need those services will be.. a laundromat, social services, check cashing places, day cares, hospitals churches, or advertise online

mizundrstood510

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