information to open a daycare in RI?

Answer 1

Associations may be a good avenue to explore as well. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Start & Run a Home Daycare by Catherine M. Pruissen
* Starting a Child Care Center: The Indispensable Guidebook for Starting a Day Care or Child Care Business by Millicent Gray Lownes-Jackson,
* Opening & Operating A Successful Child Care Center by Dorothy June Sciarra
* The Business of Child Care: Management and Financial Strategies by Gail H Jack

Rhode Island Specific:
* How to Start a Business in Rhode Island by Entrepreneur Press

There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check the source box for links to articles.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 2

are you opening an in-home/family daycare or a center?

the state normally monitors all types of daycare centers and like the person below said, the info and training materials are usually free. here in PA everyone is monitored by the department of public welfare (division of children, youth and families) check the blue pages of your phone book and see what you can find. if that doesn't work just call or stop by a daycare and ask who their monitoring agent is. they should be able to provide you with the name and # of a state staff who can get you in touch with the right folks. good luck.

Answer 3

you need to get paperwork from the state . . look in your phone book for all the state information phone numbers and call to request the information . . it is free