How do i start my own in-home daycare?

Answer 1

There are many books out there that have the do's and dont's on how to start a daycare...also the letters you need to write, the paperwork etc...

Here is one:
http://morena30.daycarepro.hop.clickbank.net

Answer 2

The first step is to prepare a business plan. Even if you will not be applying for a bank loan, a business plan helps you to think through your business - what it needs, who it will benefit, how much it will cost, and what is its potential. Here are free business plans on childcare business that you may want to look into:

http://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-30.doc
http://www.misbtdc.org/documents/BPWORKBK.pdf
http://www.misbtdc.org/documents/CDCPLAN.pdf
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/sbic/bplans.htm

You may want to read the free article "How To Start Your Own Day Care Center" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol40/daycare.htm It covers various aspects of starting and running a daycare center including the demand for daycare centers, how to start this business, shoestring strategies, how to operate a daycare center, tips on caring for the children, income potential, how to manage your daycare, marketing your business and other additional income potential. There are so many things to learn about the business that the first step is to read everything you can find.

For in-depth information, I suggest checking out the following books:

- Start and Run a Profitable Home Day Care
- The Daycare Provider's Workbook
- Start Your Own At-Home Child Care Business
- So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center :
Everything You Need to Know to Plan, Organize and Implement a Successful Program

It is also important that you learn the tax rules affecting daycare centers, especially if you are going to open one from your home. Here is the IRS page on child care centers: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/content/0,,id=99878,00.html

As for the licenses and requirements in your state, the Administration for Children and Families provide a state by state listing of contacts for licensing and regulations governing child care businesses:
http://www.nccic.org/statedata/dirs/regoffic.html

Answer 3

I closed my in-home childcare after 5 years to return to college. (I recently graduated with a Bachelors in Education.) The process is fairly easy. The biggest question however, is where do you live. This will determine the rules for your childcare. If located in the US, contact your local Department of children services. Some states call it DSHS, others DSS, etc. Also look in your phone book for a community organization called "Childcare Resouce and Referral". This organization will help with becoming certified and obtaining clients.

Check out the Washington state DSHS site for an outline: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/esa/dccel/new_licensing_page.shtml

DCCEL Offices
Below is a list of DCCEL offices with contact information:

DCCEL Headquarters

DCCEL Eastern Region (DSHS Regions 1 and 2)
DCCEL Northwest Region (DSHS Regions 3 and 4)
DCCEL Southwest Region (DSHS Regions 5 and 6)
DCCEL Statewide Tribal Contacts by DSHS Region

DCCEL Headquarters:

Division of Child Care and Early Learning
Director: Rachael Langen
P.O. Box 45480
Olympia, WA 98504
Director Phone: [phone]
Licensed Child Care Information Line: 1.866.482.4325 (toll-free)

Answer 4

I would start with watching at least 3 kids in my own home to see what it like. for all day.
then i would look up how to start an in home daycare here on the net. and see what that gives me.

Answer 5

Well first get permission from ur guardians, then set up flyers all around your town/city. Then you can have a fundraiser and raise money to get toys for the lil kids.

Answer 6

Call your city/county Dept. of Health and Human Services, and they can give you information on licensing requirements. I know my county even posts names and numbers of certified providers, so it could be a way for you to get business.

Answer 7

if youre talking about starting a genuine business get ready to start jumping through hoops....this one is not easy to obtain or maintain....gotta be prepared to pay attention...your not dealing with cars or pets....youre dealing with the lives and safety of others children

Answer 8

some states require you to have early childhood education classes, unless you work with family, check with community care licensing to find out requirements, then proceed to class or get a license, you must also have first aid, CPR & first aid class, it depends on your states requirements.