What do i need to start a daycare in NY?

Question

Me and a friend (business partner) would like to open up a daycare in the Bronx, NY. I need specific information, maybe a website or any personal insite please.

Answer 1

Here's specific information for NY:


Licensing Contact

New York Department of Family Assistance
Office of Children and Family Services
Bureau of Early Childhood Services
52 Washington Street 3 N
Rensselaer, NY 12144
or
New York City Department of Health
Bureau of Day Care
2 Lafayette Street, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10007

Phone: [phone] (for 5 boroughs)
Web Page: http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/becs/daycare_regs.asp

http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/NY/newyork.htm -- This link also has 6 document links that relevant to NY

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!