E288 How to Predict Enrollment and Maximize Capacity with Brian and Carol Duprey

What if you could predict your enrollment before it happened instead of constantly reacting to it? The most successful child care owners don't rely on guesswork. They track the right numbers, recognize patterns, and make smarter staffing and enrollment decisions long before they become urgent.   In this episode of the Child Care Genius Podcast, Brian and Carol Duprey answer two thoughtful listener questions during another edition of Ask Brian and Carol (ABC). Tune in as they explain which key metrics every child care business owner should be tracking, including enrollment trends, full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment, staff turnover, profitability, and absenteeism. You'll learn how years of historical data can help you anticipate seasonal enrollment changes, hire ahead of demand, and avoid turning families away because you're short-staffed.   Listen in as Brian and Carol also discuss how to maximize capacity without creating ratio problems. They share ideas for filling unused schedule gaps, using drop-in care strategically, understanding attendance patterns, and knowing when over-enrollment can work safely for larger centers. These simple shifts can help you make better use of every available space while keeping your program running smoothly.   If you've ever wondered which numbers truly matter or how data can help you make more confident business decisions, this episode is for you. Join us to discover how tracking the right information today can help you build a stronger, more profitable child care business tomorrow.     To Contact Brian Duprey:  [email protected]   Mentioned in this episode: GET TICKETS to the Child Care Genius LEVERAGE Conference:  https://childcaregenius.com/leverage    Need help with your child care marketing? Reach out! At Child Care Genius Marketing we offer website development, hosting, and security, Google Ads creation and management, done for you social media ads management. For social media content we have the Genius Box, which is a monthly subscription chock full of social media & blog content, as well as a new monthly lead magnet every month! Learn more at Child Care Genius Marketing. https://childcaregenius.com/marketing-solutions/  Schedule a no obligation call to learn more about how we can partner together to ignite your marketing efforts.   If you need help in your child care business, consider joining our coaching programs at Child Care Genius University. Learn More Here. https://childcaregenius.com/university   Connect with us:  Child Care Genius Website Like us on Facebook Join our Owners Only Private Mastermind Group on Facebook    Join our Child Care Mindset Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Buy our Books Check out our Free Resources