| Someone asked me how to start a daycare at | | | | laws and rules on child care to come up with |
| home, and how much work and finances it entails. | | | | details as to how you will comply with them. If |
| As experts predict an increase in the demand for | | | | possible, draft a feasibility study taking into |
| daycare, more are getting interested in the | | | | account the demand, and the existing market |
| daycare business. | | | | competition. |
| The most important years in a child's | | | | 3. Examine financing options. If you do not have |
| development are those from one to six, causing a | | | | enough money to start, find a lender. |
| demand from modern day parents for a | | | | 4. Purchase supplies, furniture and equipment. |
| structured pre-school education to ensure proper | | | | Childproof your home. Be sure you have enough |
| stimulation of the child's' mental faculties, A child | | | | toys and play equipment for kids of all ages you |
| aged two and beyond is ready to interact with | | | | will take in, dietary and hygiene essentials, and |
| other children and daycare provides rich | | | | learning materials. |
| experiences. Daycare centers promise a stable | | | | 5. Train in first aid administration, CPR and other |
| career. Interested to put up one? You can start | | | | emergency procedures. |
| at home with 5 basic steps. | | | | 6. Advertise your day care facility. Distribute |
| 1. Know existing laws and other regulations on | | | | flyers, and pamphlets. Ensure posting of your ads. |
| home daycare. You will know how to start a | | | | Plug your services in local radio and newspaper |
| daycare at home through these laws, - area | | | | ads. These help bring in clients |
| requirements, meal schedules, activities, staffing | | | | Now that you have ideas on how to start a |
| requirements, and necessities that your home | | | | daycare at home, you are all set to secure your |
| daycare must have. | | | | career but assure the kids' bright future as well. |
| 2. Write a sound business plan. Consider the state | | | | |