How to Start a Child Care Business
by John Hughes
For stay at home moms or for those who love children, there are ways to make the most
of your maternal instincts. One of the possibilities is to open a child care place. This
will allow you to be of a service to other moms in the community, as well as allow you to
provide an alternative for young children who need a place to go.
How much capital will you need to start this business?
• Offering child care as your business is easy to begin. There are several
child care services that simply offer the option in their own home. If you have the space
in your home, then opening it up for your services is an easy way to begin. This allows
you to start with little to no investment. Of course, you will want to make sure that
games and food are available for the children everyday. This will help you to create a
comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for children who have to leave their own home. You
can make this investment as little as $20 to start.
• If you have decided to start a child care business, you will want to make
sure that you have invested the proper research into documentation that you will need.
Insurance is usually required in order to run a child care business. You will also want to
make sure that you have the right business licenses in place in order to cover your
services from any trouble that may occur. Sometimes these forms will cost some money, but
usually will not ask for an investment over $100.
How to get customers?
• For those who do not want to invest a lot in marketing at the beginning,
there are also several alternatives to make sure that children are able to come to your
home for child care. Word of mouth to others in the neighbourhood that have children is an
easy way to advertise. Most who are leaving their children with someone will want it to be
someone they trust instead of a stranger, making the word of mouth technique one of the
most effective.
• You can also advertise your services through local outlets, such as a
phone book or with flyers. The more your reputation shines in your neighbourhood and
community, the more success you will have.
How much is the potential profit from this business?
• As those who know your business begin to look at your services and leave
their children at your home, you will notice an easy profit will begin to be made. You can
easily make $40,000 a year by staying at home and watching over children, depending on how
many children you are able to have at one time in your house.
If you love children or have children of your own, and want to stay in your home, then
opening your own child care service is an easy way to profit not only from finances, but
also by giving you the ability to help children grow and learn away from their home in a
safe environment. If you are beginning a child care service, make sure that you start on
the right foot in order to have the best services available to the children and parents in
your community.
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