Getting rid of that 9 to 5 job and starting your own home daycare business can seem like a daunting task.  But with the right knowledge and the dedication for success you will be able to benefit from the rewards of starting a home daycare business.  All you need is a nudge to get you out of the cubical or off the couch and start working towards your goal.  So let’s go over a few things to see if a home based daycare is right for you.

How do you find the rules or laws of the state that have to deal with daycare?

Well each state has its own laws or rules that govern the daycare industry in their state.  The best place to go is to the state child licensing office.  They work with new and existing childcare providers to make sure that they have the proper facility and means to start a daycare.  Do not be afraid to contact them to get assistance.  Dealing with a government agency can be scary, but they will help you get your facility up to code.

How do you get funding to start you daycare business?  Well if you business is going to be starting out of the home, then there will not be a lot of start-up cost.  But if you want to open a store front daycare, then you will need to get some funding to pay the extra bills.  And there are state grant available to individuals who are looking to start their own business.

Does your home need any improvements to bring it to code?  You may need to install a fence, a swing set, or just purchase some toys to keep the kiddies happy.

But when it is all said and done, what you are going to need most of all is determination.  There will be periods of the year when a majority of you kids take vacations at the same time, for example the Forth of July.   This could be lost income if you do not write into the contract that there will still be a charge.

So if you have the time and the resources, then a home based daycare just might be what you need.