| What do I need to open a daycare is a common | | | | 4. Children books - Nothing gets kids to sleep faster |
| question which practically any aspiring daycare | | | | than a good story and you need to have some handy. |
| provider asks him or herself. Don't worry, if you're | | | | Buy used books if you can. It's a great way to save |
| prepared to start small and build up from there, you | | | | some money. |
| don't need much, but it is important to get all the | | | | 5. You will need to spread the word about your |
| preliminary steps right since these are the foundation | | | | business to get the first children. Tell all your friends |
| of your new business. | | | | and family and ask them to tell more people. To get |
| Here are some of the things you need to start a | | | | the first 4-5 kids you usually don't need to do much |
| daycare: | | | | more. |
| 1. Permits and licenses - You will need a general | | | | 6. Management software - Some people try to do |
| business permit as well as a fire department permit for | | | | without a software but I recommend using one to |
| your daycare. This is something you need to go to | | | | keep things orderly and neat. |
| your local administration center and get. Simple as that. | | | | 7. Name - You need to choose a name for your |
| 2. You need to have a place in which to run your | | | | daycare. Don't spend too much time over this. Just |
| daycare - Some people do it at home, other people | | | | pick a name and go with it. |
| rent. Most people like to begin small in their own home. | | | | Of course, you also need to love children enough to |
| 3. You will need toys and sleeping mats for the children | | | | want to be around them all day long. I imagine this is |
| - Have a little extra but don't go overboard. You can | | | | already the case, so all that is left for me to do is wish |
| always buy more toys later on. | | | | you the best of luck with your new daycare. |