Wow Has it really been almost a year since I wrote on this blog? Oops! I have no good excuses. I think I will try this again. I do update my FB daycare page much better than this blog.

I had 2 openings in my daycare the early part of Spring. One I was expecting, but happened a few months earlier than originally planned. The other one came out of no where. But I didn't worry about it at first. I normally fill positions fairly quickly. Not this time. This was the longest I've ever had openings. Almost had me worried. Think this economy situation has even affected us providers. So many out of jobs around here.

I did get 2o some odd phone calls for babies - but state licensing says I can only have 3 under 18 months and I had 3 under 18 months. So until August 3rd, I couldn't take a baby. Did have 1 call for 18 month olds, but the mother had to be at work by 6 AM (I open at 7), which means I would have to open at least by 530. Decided not to change my hours. I already work a 10 1/2 hour day (with kids here). Just didn't want to try working a 12 hour day at my age.

A few weeks ago, I was able to fill one position with a baby boy. Now just have to try to fill the other position. This child will have to be at least 18 months and no older than 4 (I care for infants up to school age). I just keep praying and trusting that God will provide in time.

As I said, I did start a new baby boy the week of the 9th. He's a sweetheart. So I now have him, a 11 month old boy, 13 month old boy, 18 month old boy and 3 yr old girl. Would really like to have another little girl - 2 to 4 yrs of age for Miss A to play with. She's a bit out numbered right now. SMILE Her parents have enrolled her in a local preschool 2 mornings a week. It's a great preschool and even though I offer something similiar here as far as curriculum, I encourage parents to send their children to this preschool. At least at the age of 4. This preschool gives their children more of a classroom experience with all children their age, than I do here (multi-age, home atmosphere). Classroom structure. Which personally I think can be good for many children when adjusting to Kindergarten.

It's not the new year yet, but hope to make a resolution that I will write more on this blog.