Operating a daycare successfully requires a large number of supplies! Investing in your supplies will be one of the first steps you take before you open your doors. Whether your daycare is held in your home or you have a commercial building, investing in the right supplies will make a difference in the success of … Read more

Starting a daycare involves dedication, hard work, and passion for the business. It also involves a financial commitment, particularly during the initial startup process. There are licensing fees, insurance, maintenance, and supplies. To start a daycare, one should expect to spend around $50,000. Costs can range from $10,000 to $100,000, as it largely depends on … Read more

Location, location, location! If you take any fundamental business course, they will drill this mantra into your head time and again. The success of a business, in many ways, rises or falls with its location. If you are interested in opening a daycare business of your own, you have probably spent considerable time thinking about … Read more

Maybe it started when you met your baby brother when you were five years old. Or perhaps it was when you babysat the neighbor’s daughter in high school. Whatever the case, somewhere along the way, you fell in love with kids and decided you want to run your own daycare! The thought of impacting little … Read more

Starting a daycare business can be both rewarding and stressful at the same time. The first question new business owners often have once they’ve decided to open a daycare is, “Where do I start?” At times, the list of things that need to be done can seem miles long. However, this does not have to … Read more

Your dream is to open a daycare. That’s why you’re here right? It’s a good dream to have and it could make for a very rewarding and decently lucrative career. But, there are some certifications needed to open a daycare in most states. Most people who want to open a daycare will ask themselves, “What … Read more

Having a daycare business can be a really rewarding experience. If you’re still reading, you likely agree and are thinking about opening your own someday. Before you can get started handing out fruit snacks and cartons of chocolate milk, you’ll need to research daycare centers as much as possible and create your own plan of … Read more

A daycare business usually needs to be open early and close a bit late to serve the families in the area effectively. But, there are average hours that you’ll see more often, and you can set your open to close hours for what is best for you. Just make sure you’re balancing what’s right for … Read more

One of the most critical pieces of information needed when you’re opening your own daycare business is the number of children that can be cared for by one trained adult caretaker. This number is referred to as the child-to-adult ratio, and it varies depending on where you are located and age groups. To answer the … Read more

All daycare facilities operate the best with a consistent routine. By having a schedule that your daycare regularly maintains, it will be beneficial for your staff and the children you care for. If you have multiple children in your daycare, creating a schedule for everyone can feel exhausting and be time-consuming. However, we have put … Read more