| Once you make the decision to open a profitable | | | | your daycare. It is not even safe to rely on the |
| daycare, you will need to make sure you have all | | | | child. For instance, if the child's father comes to |
| the necessary equipment and accessories. | | | | pick him up, the child will go with him gladly, but |
| Starting a daycare can be the best financial move | | | | the father and mother may be divorced. Perhaps |
| you've ever made, but only if you do things right. | | | | the father doesn't have visitation rights. Rely on |
| That's why you should read this article and check | | | | photographs only. |
| that you have all these pieces of equipment and | | | | 3. Sleeping mats - children take naps during the |
| accessories for your day care center. | | | | day. In many states, this piece of equipment is |
| Here are 5 "must have" pieces of equipment for | | | | required. It's also for your benefit, because it |
| your day care: | | | | gives you a break in the middle of the day. Make |
| 1. First aid kit - Kids have a tendency to fall down, | | | | sure that what you buy complies with your |
| to scrape their knees, to run into things, basically | | | | state's regulations. |
| to hurt themselves. You need to be prepared. | | | | 4. Toys - You must have toys for the children to |
| You're not supposed to be a heart surgeon, not | | | | play with. Buy a variety of toys so that each child |
| even a certified nurse, but you do need to be | | | | has something to play with. |
| able to apply a band-aid or some iodine when one | | | | 5. Children's books - Children love to be read to |
| of the kids in your daycare hurts himself or | | | | and it's also the best way to get them to take an |
| herself. | | | | afternoon nap. Be sure to have an assortment of |
| 2. Photos of everyone who can pick the kids up - | | | | books so the children won't get bored. |
| This is very important. When the day is over and | | | | Before you start your daycare make sure that |
| people come to pick up the kids, you need to | | | | you have all these pieces of equipment. Once you |
| know who has the right to do so. You must have | | | | have children, make sure to have the photos of |
| the photo and name of everyone who can pick | | | | people who are allowed to pick them up. |
| up a child before you allow that child to attend | | | | |