| Before you start your daycare center you have | | | | make sure that you have enough space for the |
| to decide how many children you want to serve. | | | | children to run around, play, sleep in. The number |
| This question will continue to be relevant during | | | | of children you can have in your daycare is limited |
| the time when you run and expand your daycare. | | | | by the space you have. |
| What questions should you ask yourself when | | | | 3. How hard do you want to work - More children |
| deciding how many children you should have at | | | | means more work. Of course, it also means more |
| your daycare center? | | | | money. Only you can make that decision. If you |
| 1. What is the legal limitation - In many states, | | | | have help, you can get more children. Make sure |
| you are limited to a certain number of children by | | | | that you can give each child personal attention or |
| the level of certification you have. You may be | | | | have an employee that can do the same. |
| allowed up to 4 children without a license and | | | | 4. How much do you want to invest - You have |
| need to get a certain certification in order to be | | | | to prepare for the number of children you're |
| licensed to serve more. As each state is different, | | | | going to have. You have to buy toys, sleeping |
| you should find out what the regulations are in | | | | mats and other accessories. If you don't want to |
| your state. | | | | invest more than you have to, begin with 3-4 kids |
| 2. How much space do you have - You have to | | | | and build up from there. |