| Any business has some start-up costs. Some | | | | 3. Toys, books, sleeping mats, and other |
| businesses cost millions to start and are beyond | | | | accessories - Buying all the necessary equipment |
| the ability of regular people. But if you're | | | | for your daycare will cost you some money, but |
| considering starting your own daycare center, this | | | | these things are a one time fee purchases which |
| is far from the case. In fact, a daycare center is | | | | will serve you for a long time. All these things |
| very inexpensive to open. However, be aware | | | | shouldn't cost more than a few hundred dollars. |
| that it does take some initial investment and it is | | | | You may be able to get by with 200-300 dollars |
| this investment that determines the extent to | | | | or even less. |
| which your daycare will be able to provide you | | | | 4. Set-up costs - When you start the process of |
| with the most income. | | | | establishing your daycare, you will have to spend |
| What are the costs of opening a daycare? | | | | a little on getting the forms and permits and |
| 1. Permits - A daycare, like any business needs | | | | learning what you need. You can do that in a |
| some permits such as a fire-safety permit, | | | | couple of ways: spend around 30$ on an expert |
| business license, and more permits that each | | | | start-up guide which will teach you practically |
| state or county requires on its own. These | | | | everything you need to know, or do the research |
| permits usually cost a few dollars a year. This is | | | | yourself which will cost you in phone calls, |
| far from expensive. | | | | commuting to government offices and spending |
| 2. Insurance - Getting a business insurance is very | | | | hours in front of the computer. |
| important. The premium will cost some money, | | | | All the costs of starting a daycare are very little |
| but a small daycare will need a small coverage | | | | in comparison to the money-making potential in |
| and so will be asked to pay a small premium. | | | | this business. It's a great opportunity. |