Starting my own daycare out of my home!

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  • choirlady76
    New Daycare.com Member
    • Sep 2010
    • 57

    Starting my own daycare out of my home!

    Hi all,

    Currently I work at a preschool/daycare center and I've worked at 3 during the course of my career. I have my A.S. in early childhood education.

    I'm pondering starting my own daycare in my home, my mother-in-law suggested it and I like the idea and think it's possible. I live in New Jersey and live in an old Victorian home.

    I'm not sure where to begin, I did see the "starting a daycare" thread and intend to read it. However, if any of you have advice or guidance, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm sure I will have many questions. Thank you very much!!
  • Shell
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jul 2013
    • 1765

    #2
    Originally posted by choirlady76
    Hi all,

    Currently I work at a preschool/daycare center and I've worked at 3 during the course of my career. I have my A.S. in early childhood education.

    I'm pondering starting my own daycare in my home, my mother-in-law suggested it and I like the idea and think it's possible. I live in New Jersey and live in an old Victorian home.

    I'm not sure where to begin, I did see the "starting a daycare" thread and intend to read it. However, if any of you have advice or guidance, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm sure I will have many questions. Thank you very much!!
    Hi! I'm sure someone in your state can be of more help, but I will try I also worked in centers and wanted to open an in home daycare. It's a great business to get into- though not always dependable. My state requires a few orientations where they go over regulations and hand out packets to guide you through the process. The licensing part can be easy or complicated, depending on the condition of your home: you will likely have to put up safety gates, cover outlets, make sure you have working smoke detectors, furniture can't be easily knocked over, etc. your state might be different. You likely have all the requirements in regards to CPR and first aid and trainings, but again, each state is different. Good luck!

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    • TheGoodLife
      Home Daycare Provider
      • Feb 2012
      • 1372

      #3
      Welcome! Good luck in your journey, one thing I'd recommend is to read around here and use advice and even others' handbooks and contracts if thy are willin to share. I started on here a year or more before I opened and I started with a detailed, professional handbook and set of policies that started me on the right foot when it came to finding quality families. There are some absolutely fabulous ladies and gentlemen here to give advice and support!!! I also would recommend searching for local daycare groups on Facebook and social groups for support. I'm legally license exempt here so I have no advice on that aspect.

      Good luck with everything happyface

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      • Ariana
        Advanced Daycare.com Member
        • Jun 2011
        • 8969

        #4
        Get a good contract and a good backbone!

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        • choirlady76
          New Daycare.com Member
          • Sep 2010
          • 57

          #5
          Thank you all very much for your advice!

          In regards a contract, should I make this up and what all should it entail?

          I am very familiar with parent handbooks but not the contract.

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          • SignMeUp
            Family ChildCare Provider
            • Jan 2014
            • 1325

            #6
            Originally posted by choirlady76
            Thank you all very much for your advice!

            In regards a contract, should I make this up and what all should it entail?

            I am very familiar with parent handbooks but not the contract.
            I believe Tom Copeland has a book/cd with forms.

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