1. Big Gulp Theory Said,

   hand out cards
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2. Taetae305 Said,

   trying babysitting a few kids at a time first
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3. megan the cheerleader Said,

   well first get a license,
   then put it on craigs list
   and post advertisements at elementary schools and other places kids and mothers go.
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4. Butter P Said,

   flyers ,,favebook,,craiglist,,and tell you friends who have kids
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5. Gretchen Said,

   You will need to clean and childproof you house. Next you will need to get someone from the city to check you house and make sure it is safe and satisfactory. That’s part of what it takes to get the lisense. Advertising will also be a big part of this project. Have the kids ride on a float in a local parade it will be fun for the kids and a great free or inexpensive way to get new clients!
   I hope this helped!
   Good Luck!
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6. Jenny Said,

   If you don’t have any professional experience I definitely recommend working in a nursery, pre-school or daycare first. You will have to do courses as well, qualifactions is the first thing they look at when you want to start a daycare. You will need to have enough money to invest in making your house childsafe and to provide them with a wide range of toys and playing activites. For example, children in a daycare need to have two forms of ‘messy play’ (think sand, flower, water, food) at their use every day. You will need to have books and toys which are all quite expensive. Luckily, there is a possibility the government might help you with your fundings. Search for ‘starting a daycare’ on the net for more info. You will need to be CRB checked, you and every other person in your house will be checked for any criminal records.
   A good way to start childcare from your home is childminding. There is a big need for childminders in the UK and depending on your home and living situation you can have up to 8 children to take care for from your home. Just type in childminding in any search site and you will find all the info you need. You will need to go through a first aid course and if you are going to prepare your own food for the daycare you will need a certificate of Hygiene.

   After getting your license it’s all about spreading the word. Let everybody know about your daycare, tell people about it, use flyers, advertisements and so on.

   This is all I can think of for now, I’ve been doing some research because I want to do the same thing. I work in a nursery and I’m still working on my qualifications through courses. The courses you need to follow will tell you about all the aspects that are of importance in a daycare so if you’re not on a course go one one and ask your tutor all the questions you migh thave. That’s what I’m doing
   Good luck!
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7. ~Lisa~ Said,

   Depending on how many children you want to take in will determine if you need to be licensed or registered. Usually, if you want to take in 5 children or less you will only need to be registered.

   You will need to take courses and get CPR certified. To know exactly what courses you need and what you need to do to be licensed, you can check your states licensing requirements.

   You will also need to get insurance for you home daycare, you don’t need much coverage so it shouldn’t be expensive.

   It’s a good idea to get a expert a step by step guide, as this will give you everything you need including important forms you will need. They usually run about $30.00 or so.

   Here is a list of the different aspects you need to consider…

   Planning Your Daycare

   Legal/Licensing Requirements
   Determining Your Home Or Facilities Requirements
   Writing Your Business Plan
   Naming Your Operation

   Getting Your Daycare Off the Ground

   Preparing Your Home for Your Business
   Dealing with Pets in Your Daycare / Home Business
   Safety Proofing Your Home
   Decorating Your Home
   Dedicated Space versus Shared Space.
   Yard and Play Space Development

   Operational Policies and Procedures

   Payment Processing
   Rates and Fees
   Pick Up / Drop Off Policies
   Allergy Policies
   Meal Planning
   Illness
   Vaccines
   Potty Training / Diapers
   Religious and cultural considerations
   Holidays and Vacations Planning

   Behavior and Development

   Dealing with Problem Children
   Educational Games / Instruction
   Daycare Curriculum Programs
   Discipline Rules / Policies
   Motor Skill Development
   Bullying
   Dealing with Biting and other Bad Habits

   Daily Operations

   Planning Your Menu
   Dealing with Fussy Eaters
   Crafts and Activity Planning
   Naps and Rest Time
   Types of Care

   Contracts and Forms

   Child Care / Business Contract
   Payment Terms
   Emergency Contact / Procedures
   Medication Policies

   Business Operations:

   Accounting System
   Record Keeping
   Insurance Needs
   Hiring Staff
   Background Checks

   Marketing Your Daycare

   Attracting New Clients
   Marketing Methods and Tools
   Interviewing Clients
   Assessing Needs
   Building Referral Business
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   For more information on how to start your daycare, you can check out my blog…

   http://startyourdaycare883458.blogspot.com/

   (here you will find your states licensing requirements and the best step by step guide, that covers every topic listed above.)

   Hope this helps

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