Staring a Daycare and caring for chlidren can be an exciting and rewarding choice. Starting a Daycare Center can also be a wonderful opportunity to have an impact on the lives of children and their families.

Caring for children is also a tremendous responsibility, and each State has regulations that apply to child care settings.

Please consider the following topics when starting a child care program:
-Child care needs in your community;
-Licensing requirements and professional standards;
-Legal requirements such as zoning, insurance, and taxes;
-Business plan for starting and operating a small business;
-Costs of center start-up and operations;
-Design of the facility, including appropriate use of indoor and outdoor spaces;
-Suitable equipment and materials;
-Staff recruitment, training, and compensation;
-Policy and procedures for staff and families;
-Health and safety issues, including accident and illness prevention and emergency procedures;
-Curriculum and schedule of activities that meet the needs of the children; and
-Connections with community services and organizations.

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