How To Start a Daycare

[daycare architect]

zoning for daycare

one of your first steps should be to identify a few possible sites for your daycare and then make sure that the zoning codes allow for that use in the space(s). Certain municipalities require pre-set distances from other types of businesses.

[PositvityRuLes]

I too am interested.

Are there any grants to help get your daycare started? (MI resident) Thanx all.

[Michael]

Daycare Design Remodeling to Full Scale Construction

New article regarding remodeling and construction on the front page of Daycare.com:

https://www.daycare.com/story/daycare_design/index.php

[Carole's Daycare]

I'm a 16 year old Female who lives in Florida. I am currently a Junior in High School and have decided to be a childcare provider after school. I want to open my own daycare facility, but have no idea where to start. I have taken Early Child Development in school and am currently in level 2-3 which is mostly assisting in running the preschool on grounds. In level 1 I took the Florida state tests for Pre-school Appropriate Practices, Behavioral Observation and Screening, Child Growth and Development, Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, Health Safety and Nutrition, and Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations. I passed them all and have the certificates. Soon I will be taking the Infant/Toddler test to get certified for those ages as well. I am starting to look for a job in a local child care facility. What do I need to do to start my own daycare and are there any other certificates or classes that I need to take? Thanks for you help.

Check out your local rules, but to run a licensed daycare most places require you to be 18. It sounds like you are very well prepared educationally thus far. Make sure you have First Aid/CPR. I added training on the Epi-pen because of the increasing numbers of kids w/ allergies. Some experience in another daycare will help you prepare and give you more ideas on specific further training. In running your own center, you want a full range of training on supporting early literacy, ITTI or Infant Toddler Intensive Trainings if you will accept children under two, perhaps some further training in identifying and working with children w/ specific disabilities suh as ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Sensory Integration etc. You also should have training on record keeping and taxes (Redleaf Press/Tom Copeland is a great resource) and dealing w/ employees. Most licensed centers provide meals, so of course nutrition training and food handling practices will be necessary.Your licensing will require a certain number of hours of continued training each year- but each state varies so refer to the administrators resources on your own state's regulations. Your school district may have an after school/vacation daycare program you could apply at to gain experience in the field while you finish High School.

[leg828@hotmail.com]

Financing suggestions

I have been very enthused to start a child care facility of my own. I am proficient in Licensing regulations, day-to-day operations, staffing, etc. I have an education degree, not business! I am finding it difficult to decide what the best financial route is to take for my situation. I do not plan to have In-home care. I am definitely planning to provide out of a specific child care facility. I am hopeful for any advice from Leasing/Renting to Owning, but mostly where to start looking for outside financing to get started. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.

[Unregistered]

I'm a 16 year old Female who lives in Florida. .

I'm not sure if it's the same in all states but at least here in California you have to be at least 18 years old to have your own daycare. You can work for a licenced daycare but to start your own I'm almost sure you have to be over age. You should try contacting your states local licensing office for all of the details. Mosts states offer a workshop that gives you all of the information you'll need to open your own up, including CPR and preventative health practices.

[joelietz]

Aside from knowing the regulations for starting a daycare and having an appropriate space you are going to need daycare furniture. Check out the other links for all of the regulations, etc. that you need and think about how suitable your space is for caring for children. Good Luck!

im 28 and i what open up a daycare what r some of the things i need...

[mac60]

There are not too many of us home providers that can afford these kind of items. There are way more inexpensive alternatives to use.

[allyssaann]

I'm also in the process of starting a daycare. Do I need a business license as well as a daycare license? THANKS!

[sacjac]

New Child Care Provider help

I have been providing in home child care for over 25 years... would love to help you get started- check out my new website for tons of free information that should answer most of your questions that you have. My goal for my website is to help new providers.

http://www.child-care-business.com/index.html

be happy to help with questions that you didn't find answers to. Just click on the "submit question" tab and it will take you to the page to do so. JC

[sacjac]

Starting a daycare

Hi! I am new to this site, but I am certainly not new to daycare- I have been providing child care in my home for more that 25 years. I'd like to help you - I have been building a website dedicated to new providers that are starting out. The info is all free and there is a tab that you can click that you can "submit a question" to me directly and I will do my best to answer and help you... I want to use my experience to help others get a good start. my site is
www.child-care-business.com Check it out... I'd appreciate any feedback. Look forward to meeting new people on here and learning from everyone! JC

[Ilka]

How Long for Texas Permit

I am about to start small...as a listed home day care with not more than three unrelated kids.
I am in Texas and was told that I have to fill out some forms (background check,...) and send in a check or money order over $20 to Austin. As soon as I receive that permit I can get started

...now my question: Can anybody give me a clue about how long it'll take to receive that permit?

Thanks a lot,
Ilka

[Unregistered]

Starting a day care.

What are the regulations for qualifacations for a in home day care.

[Michael]

What are the regulations for qualifacations for a in home day care.

Please see https://www.daycare.com/states.html

[MommyMuffin]

Impatient

I am so impatient. I am so excited to start my daycare. I have done everything I need to except the fire marshal and inspection. My husband is building the basement for my daycare but he wont be done for about 6 months but I think would like to start in November. Should I go through with the process and just get my upper level which is not childcare "looking" and just get the lower level inspected whenever it gets done? I'm just afraid I wont get children because of the basic looking upper level.