One of the most challenging aspects of running a child care center is making sure it is visible to the right people. Understanding how your child care center will be seen by the messaging you put out and who are the people that need to see it are two very critical pieces of knowledge for … Read more

If you are asking yourself this question, you have probably already decided to open your own daycare business. Congratulations on your new adventure! How much money can a daycare owner really make? Daycare owners average between $20,000 and 40,000 per year. There is not an exact number because your income depends on where you live, … Read more

For children, books are not just for before bedtime. Parents are encouraged to read to their children every chance they get. Whether you read your child a fun article in the newspaper, the back of a cereal box, or his or her favorite book for the 100th time, you are reinforcing critical life skills for … Read more

Starting any kind of business takes time. But, starting a daycare business can take a significant amount of time because of all the regulatory requirements in place for daycares. State agencies want to ensure the health and safety of young children who are in the care of those who work in daycares, whether it’s an … Read more

If you are thinking about starting your own Childcare business, there are some costs that you should consider. One of those costs that can be often overlooked is insurance. So, what is your Daycare insurance going to cost? The cost to insure a childcare business is typically between $500 and $2,000 annually. There are several … Read more

You love caring for children whether they are your own, in your family, or even your friends’ children. Have you thought about starting a daycare to care for children full time? It’s a tall order to start a daycare with gathering experience, obeying child care laws and regulations, and more. But do not fear! Follow … Read more

Owning a childcare business can be one of the best work environments because you get to watch kids grow and develop. The more your childcare has to offer, the more profitable it becomes. As your business grows, you will start thinking about adding in people who are trainees. This can be a trial period to … Read more

Your daycare is about to open or you just had your grand opening day. But now you have stumbled into one problem. There are not enough children enrolled at your facility. This can be concerning because you do not want your daycare to fall under financially when you have only just got started in the … Read more

If you are a new daycare provider, it may be stressful getting everything ready before you get your first clients. From setting up your space to getting materials needed, every single bit of your business needs to be in tip-top shape before moving on. But when you do get your first parent and child, there … Read more

If you’re starting a daycare service, the upfront cost can be very intimidating. It might be obvious that you would search for all means to help start your business. One such example would be looking for any sort of government grants and funding to help start your brand-new daycare service. And trust me, I’ve been … Read more