How do I start a home daycare?

Answer by  JohnnyV (18)

Home daycare is lucrative and full of responsibility. Every province and state has specific guidelines and requirements to operate. Your local government office or entrepreneurship center will have all the recent information to get you started.

Answer by  tr6400 (88)

The first step in starting a home daycare is to compose a business plan detailing how the business will be run, the marketing plan (which includes advertising) and financial plan(detailing expenses, payroll etc.). You should also check with your local chamber of commerce to verify if any licenses are required in your area to operate a home day care.

Answer by  roccooreo (14)

First thing to do is choose a space for your center. Do you have a spare room in the house? Then decorate it make sure it is kid friendly. Next look at your state requirements. Have contracts ready with prices and termination notices. Finally market your business.

Answer by  Chaneygirl (1755)

Become state licensed. Check with your county/city for any rules regarding in home daycares. Take the CPR course and the daycare class from a local tech school. Advertise when ready