Start & Run a Home Daycare (Self-Counsel Press Business Series) - Softcover

Catherine M. Pruissen

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9781551805696: Start & Run a Home Daycare (Self-Counsel Press Business Series)

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ISBN 10: 1551805693 ISBN 13: 9781551805696

Publisher: UNKNO, 2002

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For parents who want to stay at home with their own children, still need a paycheck, and would like to run their own business, a home daycare is an excellent option. Child care is one of the most in-demand services today, and the initial cash investment is minimal.Start & Run a Home Daycare guides readers through a step-by-step business plan to encourage the provision of quality child care and also result in a rewarding business. Topics include daycare licensing, finding customers, program planning, and health and safety.The CD-ROM includes worksheets that will help readers assess their aptitude and qualifications, and forms that will help to get their home daycares running successfully.

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CHILD CARE is a much sought-after service today. If you love working with children and want to run your own business, a home daycare could be the perfect choice. The initial cash investment can be minimal and the demand for safe, nurturing care for children is always high.

Providing quality child care and making a profit isn’t child’s play. Caring for children is as challenging and multifaceted as parenting itself. In addition, you need to master record keeping, licensing requirements, and all other tasks associated with running a small business.

This book will help you get started right and keep your daycare running smoothly and successfully. It answers questions such as:

- How do I find out if there is a need for a daycare in my area? - How do I get my daycare license? - How much should I charge? - What kind of policies should I set? - What activities should I include in my daycare program? - What equipment will I need? - How do I gain and keep parents’ confidence?

From deciding whether a home daycare is for you to planning healthy, appealing meals, from keeping the books to keeping the children happy, Start & Run a Home Daycare provides the information you need to build a thriving business caring for children.

About the Author:

Catherine M. Pruissen is the CEO of About Child Care Consumer Services and developer of the child-care Internet site, Child Care Online (www.childcare.net). She ran a successful home day care for eight years.

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