IF You Had to Open a New Home Center Today.....

[flying_babyb]

would you? I am considering opening a small home daycare next year when I move. Our area is pretty desperate for daycare so thats not a issue. I would be doing infant to 4. I would do a preschool style program based off the EHS learning standards. Ive done childcare in centers for 10 years so im not worried about that. Im not even sure where to start. I would need to be licenced as i would want more than 4 kids in care

[Blackcat31]

Yes I would still do it today!

Looking at my state requirements and they do look daunting and complicated but in reality the process is easy and simple.

Maybe you can find /join a Facebook group for home providers in your state. In my experience most providers are willing to help newbies with questions etc…

[Annalee]

Like BC, at the end of the day, it's doable, the perks are probably no different than any other job BUT I get to make my own rules/guidelines....still have stress, frustration but I also have the ability to shut-it-down quickly if need be for an issue within my own family SO I HAVE ALL CONTROL.

[littlefriends]

I love having my daycare! When I first looked into getting licensed it looked super difficult but it turned out I was just kind of over thinking it. Once I slowed down I realized it was very do able! Didn’t take too long and I like my consultant.

[Cat Herder]

It is still the only job that allows me to meet all of my personal goals while earning a living.