2006-12-11 11:53:14 · 4 answers · asked by swanlbby 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
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.
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
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!
2006-12-12 02:36:06 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is to get one of these kits that have all the forms, letters and a complete business plan. Its just too hard to start from scratch. Spend a few bucks at the site below (yes it is my site, but it is relevant and it is what I do) and get the how to start a daycare plan. It will have everything you need.
2006-12-12 12:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Daycare Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st decide where are you going to have it. (your home or eslsewhere) Where ever you have it you have to meet state regulations on just about everything. Talk to a county/state agency and see what they say. Hang flyers with your name & daycare name phone # ect.
2006-12-11 19:56:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First you need to get all licenses and training certificates after you go through all those classes you'll know how to own and operate one.
2006-12-11 19:56:40 · answer #4 · answered by mom363546 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋