How much does it cost to run & maintain a child care in CA?

Question

about 30 children ages 2-6, 2 employees not including my wife.

Answer 1

well,there is a lot of things that you have to see,location,space,how many people are you going to hire,toys,little beds,bedding,decoration,snacks,utilities,license to have a day care,certification of CPR,that's just a few things,I'm probably forgetting something,for the way i looks i think it cost a lot to run one,but I'm sure it will be worth it

Answer 2

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. 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

Licensing Contact

California Department of Social Services
Community Care Licensing Division
Child Care Program Office
744 P Street, M.S. 19-48
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: To find the phone number for your regional office, please go to http://www.ccld.ca.gov/res/pdf/CClistingMaster.pdf (This is a PDF document)
Web Page: http://www.ccld.ca.gov

Also, check http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/CA/california.htm for other CA specific documents relating to child care services.

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!