How do I start my own daycare/preschool ?

Question

I WANT TO START MY OWN DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL,HOW CAN I GET FUNDING OR GRANTS, AND HOW MANY UNITS DO I NEED?

Answer 1

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!

Answer 2

Check out the library or yooour local daycare and see how they are doing it. I started my own, in my home several years ago ( I am closed now, got another job) but I kept mine small only 3 children at a time. Less paper work, more than 3 kids you have to be registered and licensed.

Answer 3

I visited “Preschool for Child Rights” and I read many article about starting up a play school / day care on “Preschool for Child Rights” , suggest everybody to read articles on “Preschool for Child Rights”.

Answer 4

Daycares are licensed by the state. You need to do research in your own state laws concerning this.