Start Up Items

[wahmof3]

A friend of mine is opening her own home child care happyface

What are the "MUST HAVE" start up items that you could not open your business without??

I have sooooo many suggestions for her that I can't narrow them down

[Moppetland]

Of course sleeping mats, play yards, cots or cribs.

Sufficient toys for all age groups.

Everything the licensing rep requests.

Eating supplies.

Books.

Storage shelves/bins (don't have to be expensive)

Art supplies.

Outdoor toys (can use park near home)

I'm quite sure there are other important start up things needed, but these are just a few I currently have in my head.

When I started I had bare minimum, but gradually added on once the income started flowing in from the business.

[Blackcat31]

My MUST have's;

A great handbook, a clear set of policies, good communication skills and a strong backbone.

Oh, and a big sincere smile.


Everything else is just fluff.