How do you start a home based day care?

How can i start my own day care, or child care program from my home? Does anyone know of any resources or information on how to get started. thanks.

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1. talk to ur state officals about that because u have to go though a lot of inspectors and classes


2. visit the site below:

   http://www.startchildcarebiz.com/

   Just enter your email and they give a free guide for opening a daycare in your home. You also have the option to download a step by step instructions on how to get your chlild care business up and running.

   Good Luck



3. I think I Village has something on that.... get to the right page using this link.. http://newfreebooks.com/#websites


4. good luck in your search!


5. Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet.

   http://www.naccp.org/ -- National Association of Childcare Professionals

   http://www.nccanet.org/ -- National Childcare Association

   http://www.usachildcare.org/ -- USA Childcare

   http://nrc.uchsc.edu/STATES/states.htm -- National Resource Center for Health & Safety in Child Care; offers licensing information for each state

   Research, research, research – this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can about the industry. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

   * Start & Run a Home Daycare by Catherine M. Pruissen

   * Starting a Child Care Center: The Indispensable Guidebook for Starting a Day Care or Child Care Business by Millicent Gray Lownes-Jackson,

   * Opening & Operating A Successful Child Care Center by Dorothy June Sciarra

   * The Business of Child Care: Management and Financial Strategies by Gail H Jack

   There are plenty of free informational resources out there. Check out these articles:

   http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-for-Starting-a-Childcare-Business&id=207620 – Tips for Starting a Childcare Business by Susie Cortright

   http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-A-Home-Daycare-Business&id=142207 – Starting a Home Daycare Business by Michael Russell

   http://ezinearticles.com/?Child-Care-Business-Plan&id=190022 – Child Care Business Plan by Dave Lavinsky

   http://ezinearticles.com/?Starting-a-Child-Care-Business?&id=44759 – Starting a Child Care Business? by K. Perry

   Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!