Need an opinion

**lwlynch** · 11-07-2007, 09:53 AM

Just a bit of feedback. Trying to drum up some more income since I have lost a few of my kids.
What do you think of a Parents Night out thingy.. You know I pick a Friday.. say 6pm - 9pm. Offer Hotdogs (cheap) cupcakes (homemade, cheap) popcorn (cheap) and a movie.

say for like $10.00 a child.
reservations only.

That could drum up a bit of cash, and I am just out a Friday night.

what do you think?

**ktsmama** · 11-07-2007, 09:55 AM

I think that is a great idea. Especially now that the holiday season is upon us.

You could advertise that the parents could go shopping, prepare holiday meals, or just take a break from all of the hustle and bustle while the children are at "Parents Night Out".

**3-boys-4-me** · 11-07-2007, 10:03 AM

I think it's a wonderful idea. Oh, the things I could accomplish with 3 full hours to myself.

Just a suggestion, I think you should charge based on the age of the child. I feel $10 is more than fair for my 7 year old, but not for my 3 year old. Younger kids require more time, care and attention and you should be compensated for that. Know what I mean?

**LexTysMommy** · 11-07-2007, 10:09 AM

Its a good idea! I have done a few times. I think $10 is pretty cheap maybe charge a little more. Make it worth your time. Maybe $3 an hour at least.

As for dinner/snack/movie sounds good. You could even do just some leftover snacks from daycare during week. Pretzels, crackers, etc. No need for special cupcakes. IMO.

Good luck!

**lwlynch** · 11-07-2007, 10:11 AM

lextysmommy that was what I was thinking .. i always have leftover snacks. pretzels with ranch is a fav here

**LexTysMommy** · 11-07-2007, 10:15 AM

I am actually doing a few before christmas. And I am doing new years eve this year. 7pm-9am $50 per kid over age of 1 can spend night. I have 8 openings for this and have already started advertising. Is that an option? One year I made $420 that night!

**cherrie79** · 11-07-2007, 10:16 AM

Great idea...They usually do this around the holidays at the school(through YMCA). If I remember they charge about 15, since they do provide food, snacks, games and movies.

**DAAC3DEC** · 11-07-2007, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by LexTysMommy

I am actually doing a few before christmas. And I am doing new years eve this year. 7pm-9am $50 per kid over age of 1 can spend night. I have 8 openings for this and have already started advertising. Is that an option? One year I made $420 that night!

How do you advertise, or it is pretty much word of mouth...

**lwlynch** · 11-07-2007, 10:46 AM

i just send it to all the kids i have watched and then some.. i hope it generates just a bit of cash.. wish me luck

**LexTysMommy** · 11-07-2007, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by DAAC3DEC

How do you advertise, or it is pretty much word of mouth...

Craigslist. Then I gave slip to all daycare parents I have, and gave them extras to give their friends. I also mailed some to past clients and family to pass the word around their works.

**latierra84** · 11-07-2007, 11:14 AM

hey.. this has got me thinking about new years eve and doing something like this myself! what a great idea!

**lwlynch** · 11-07-2007, 12:07 PM

Oh great idea, a new years eve.. do a pj party..

**FreesiaE** · 11-07-2007, 12:07 PM

Up your price to $20 per child with dinner/snacks and I'd go a bit later as well.

**DAAC3DEC** · 11-07-2007, 12:13 PM

I just love this idea, I don't know how much word of mouth will get around but I will post craigslist and see how big I can get it.........This is great, I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!