New Childcare

[fenyes007]

Hello,
My name is Judy and I have decided to open Next Generation Child Childcare in my home in Spanish Springs. I would love your feedback as to whether or not you all think it's a good idea. I want to give back to my community so I thought it would be a good idea to open it to mostly parents who need assistance.

My husband and I will get computers to get them started on as well as the 200 children's books we have, I am so excited to get started.
Please give me feed back & tell me if you think this is a good area for what I want to do.

Thank You for your time,

God Bless
fenyes007@yahoo.com
Judy Fenyes. aka. Jude

[Michael]

Welcome to the Daycare.com Forum! I've upgraded your status. You can post freely now.

[Meeko]

When you say assistance....do you mean as in state paid tuition?

[Blackcat31]

Welcome!

[MommieNana4]

Welcomehappyface.

[Sugar Magnolia]

Welcome! I think it's a great idea! How will you do it? Through current assistance programs or grants? Regular daycare or some type of community center? Good luck and thanks for paying it forward.

[fenyes007]

New Daycare

My sister has a very successful one that she operates from her home with one helper and 12 kids. She has 3 that are on Government assistance Where the Government pays 80% and the parent is to pay the other 20%. My sister says its like pulling teeth trying to collect that 20%.

I would like to open my daycare with a great learning system where the parents wouldn't have to pay the 20%. Is that even possible? I want to give back but also make money too I was raised in the foster care system and know how hard it is.

I am also a first time author. My book is about my life. Child sex abuse & growing up in 13 homes in 2 years. I am a fun positive person who wants to help others. If you
are interested, my book is called SOUL SURVIVOR. You can order it at barnesandnobel.com by Judy Fenyes

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soul-survivor-judy-fenyes/1015001327?ean=9781606968628&itm=1&usri=soul+survivor+by+judy+fenyes

[daycare]

My sister has a very successful one that she operates from her home with one helper and 12 kids. She has 3 that are on Government assistance Where the Government pays 80% and the parent is to pay the other 20%. My sister says its like pulling teeth trying to collect that 20%.

I would like to open my daycare with a great learning system where the parents wouldn't have to pay the 20%. Is that even possible? I want to give back but also make money too I was raised in the foster care system and know how hard it is.

I am also a first time author. My book is about my life. Child sex abuse & growing up in 13 homes in 2 years. I am a fun positive person who wants to help others. If you
are interested, my book is called SOUL SURVIVOR. You can order it at barnesandnobel.com by Judy Fenyes

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soul...by+judy+fenyes

I did not look at your link yet, but just reading the title makes me want to hug you....


welcome to the form...

[fenyes007]

When you say assistance....do you mean as in state paid tuition?

I guess. It's when the state pays for parents
who qualify for the assistance.

[fenyes007]

Welcome!

Thank You
Glad to be here.

[fenyes007]

I did not look at your link yet, but just reading the title makes me want to hug you....


welcome to the form...

Wow,
Thx for that. I don't think anyone has ever made me
feel that good, even at a book signing.
I hope you get a chance to get a copy.
Tomorrow I'm going to meet with The City of Reno. I
was told that I may qualify for grants to help me with the
costs of licensing among other things since
I want to work with the state. I'm so excited.

[Countrygal]

Welcome!

[CheekyChick]

My sister has a very successful one that she operates from her home with one helper and 12 kids. She has 3 that are on Government assistance Where the Government pays 80% and the parent is to pay the other 20%. My sister says its like pulling teeth trying to collect that 20%.

I would like to open my daycare with a great learning system where the parents wouldn't have to pay the 20%. Is that even possible? I want to give back but also make money too I was raised in the foster care system and know how hard it is.

I am also a first time author. My book is about my life. Child sex abuse & growing up in 13 homes in 2 years. I am a fun positive person who wants to help others. If you
are interested, my book is called SOUL SURVIVOR. You can order it at barnesandnobel.com by Judy Fenyes

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soul...by+judy+fenyes

Welcome to the forum.

If you REALLY want to help low income families, you don't have to charge them their 20% co-pay. Meaning, the only money you will earn is the 80% the state pays you. You will still make a decent living, while "giving back" to those in need.

From my personal experience, it IS like pulling teeth trying to collect the co-pay. It might be better to not charge them, to avoid the frustration it causes to collect it.

Last comment... If you are doing littles (under 5), I don't see a need for a computer. I bought one and a little computer station and it was destroyed very quickly. Little ones like TOYS, games, books, etc. Especially large climb on type toys (Little Tikes/Step2). They also LOVE play kitchens with pretend food and little plates, cups, pots, pans, etc. If you are doing after school care, the computer would be a great idea.

You'll do great!!!

[fenyes007]

Thank You for your positive response.

You are right, I've decided not to get computers, but go with V-Tech instead. I would like to be able to teach the older kids how to read and write while in my care. I think it's real important.

I just need to see if I qualify for grant assistance first so I can get moving forward. I am very excited about this.

Thanks again for your support.

Warm Regards,
Judehappyface

[Springdaze]

As far as State pay, I understand why you would want to do the favor of not charging the parent the copay, but remember, this is a way that the parent learns that they also have a responsibility for the care of their child. Usually its not much and you could always put that money right back into the school for supplies.