how do you start an organization to help infants and children?

Answer 1

Do you mean a non-profit organization? Or do you mean a daycare? It sounds like you mean a nonprofit. If you mean a daycare, please let me know & I can forward that info on.

The best routes to take are to research the process of starting a business as well as the industry you're interested in.

I recommend checking out the SBA, Entrepreneur, The Start Up Journal & Nolo. All 4 are great informational resources for the new/small business owner. I posted links for you in the source box.

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

* Starting and Running a Non-Profit Made Easy by Entrepreneur Press, David H. Bangs
* Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization by Joan M. Hummel
* The Nonprofit Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Run Your Nonprofit Organization by Gary M. Grobman
* Starting & Building A Nonprofit: A Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo

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

Start with obtaining a license for working with infants and children in the state you want to operate in: usually early childhood education permit/license. The place of operation also needs to be inspected and must be approved by the fire marshal. There should be a mandatory seminar you attend to pick up the necessary forms and information packet. Visit the website for the state's department of education and commission for teacher credentialing. Also, you can ask the local junior college with childcare center for more information since that's where you can start the early childhood education. Good luck!