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Opening a Daycare Center - Do Your Homework!
by Charissa Bear
Published on this site: September 12th, 2006 - See
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Maybe you've already decided that opening a daycare center is for you,
or maybe you're simply considering the idea. As with all entrepreneurial
ideas, it's best to do your homework and research them thoroughly before
jumping in midstream.
Opening a daycare and making a success of it will require certain very
specific strengths in your situation and character and that of anyone
who helps you work it.
Consider these essential traits:
- Do you like kids?
- Are you a people person?
- Can you start a daycare center and run it for a year without a profit?
- Do you have childcare experience?
- Are you a self-starter, responsible and reliable?
- Are you willing to put in long hours, at least at first?
- Can you lead well?
If your answers were positive, read on. Otherwise starting a daycare
center may not be for you.
For starters, check out the licensing requirements in your state. Then
go take a look at some successful daycare centers and try to talk to the
owner or manager. Don't be afraid to tell them that you're thinking of
starting a daycare facility and ask them for any tips on how to make a
go of it.
While you're visiting the other daycare, notice their setup. How is the
place laid out? What kind of furniture and supplies do they have? Ask
them how hard it was for them to open a daycare center. Ask to see the
contract they use. If they're reluctant, offer to buy them lunch! If they
say they don't have time, offer to hand them the money you would have
spent on the lunch. Usually, though, successful business people are happy
to share tips.
Gather your information first. If you do a good job on this first, crucial
step, you will be rewarded when you're ready to open a daycare.
Charissa Bear, is the owner of Moms Inc.biz http://www.momsinc.biz
site dedicated to helping moms find home based careers.
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