1. Can I handle taking care of children for large blocks of time each day and dealing effectively with parents?
2. Is there a need for child care services in my area?

The answers to these questions will tell you whether or not you can handle the profession, especially when you are your own boss and in most cases are isolated from adult contact and conversation throughout most of your day, and if in fact, there will be enough interest in your services to make your business work. So, if you're certain this is the business for you, then the following sections should guide you through the basic steps in starting a child care business. Keep in mind that these steps are condensed and are the absolute basics.

1. If you decide that you can certainly handle owning your own child care business and there is a definite need for your services, you should obtain a copy of your state or provincial licensing regulations and application. There are currently many locations where you do not need to be licensed to operate a home child care facility. It is in your best interest to find out from your local licensing office.

   Quite often you can actually download a copy of the licensing regulations, saving you time and the cost of purchasing the publication. Still, you are well advised to call and talk to someone in the licensing office first to get specific details and suggestions.

   Keep in mind that becoming licensed gives you a lot more credibility in the eyes of the parents you are hoping to attract, and it may also entitle you to work with parents who require subsidy. Of course there are many more reasons for being licensed, but this gives you some indication of the importance of taking your business to the highest level of professionalism.

2. Your next step should be to contact your city business licensing and planning departments to inquire as to whether or not you need a business license and if you can in fact ope
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The answers to these questions will tell you whether or not you can handle the profession, especially when you are your own boss and in most cases are isolated from adult contact and conversation throughout most of your day, and if in fact, there will be enough interest in your services to make your business work. So, if you're certain this is the business for you, then the following sections should guide you through the basic steps in starting a child care business. Keep in mind that these steps are condensed and are the absolute basics.

1. If you decide that you can certainly handle owning your own child care business and there is a definite need for your services, you should obtain a copy of your state or provincial licensing regulations and application. There are currently many locations where you do not need to be licensed to operate a home child care facility. It is in your best interest to find out from your local licensing office.

   Quite often you can actually download a copy of the licensing regulations, saving you time and the cost of purchasing the publication. Still, you are well advised to call and talk to someone in the licensing office first to get specific details and suggestions.

   Keep in mind that becoming licensed gives you a lot more credibility in the eyes of the parents you are hoping to attract, and it may also entitle you to work with parents who require subsidy. Of course there are many more reasons for being licensed, but this gives you some indication of the importance of taking your business to the highest level of professionalism.

2. Your next step should be to contact your city business licensing and planning departments to inquire as to whether or not you need a business license and if you can in fact op
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      Quite often you can actually download a copy of the licensing regulations, saving you time and the cost of purchasing the publication. Still, you are well advised to call and talk to someone in the licensing office first to get specific details and suggestions.

      Keep in mind that becoming licensed gives you a lot more credibility in the eyes of the parents you are hoping to attract, and it may also entitle you to work with parents who require subsidy. Of course there are many more reasons for being licensed, but this gives you some indication of the importance of taking your business to the highest level of professionalism.

   2. Your next step should be to contact your city business licensing and planning departments to inquire as to whether or not you need a business license and if you can in fact op
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      Quite often you can actually download a copy of the licensing regulations, saving you time and the cost of purchasing the publication. Still, you are well advised to call and talk to someone in the licensing office first to get specific details and suggestions.

      Keep in mind that becoming licensed gives you a lot more credibility in the eyes of the parents you are hoping to attract, and it may also entitle you to work with parents who require subsidy. Of course there are many more reasons for being licensed, but this gives you some indication of the importance of taking your business to the highest level of professionalism.

   3. Your next step should be to contact your city business licensing and planning departments to inquire as to whether or not you need a business license and if you can in fact op
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      re hoping to attract, and it may also entitle you to work with parents who require subsidy. Of course there are many more reasons for being licensed, but this gives you some indication of the importance of taking your business to the highest level of professionalism.

   4. Your next step should be to contact your city business licensing and planning departments to inquire as to whether or not you need a business license and if you can in fact operate a home child care facility in your local. You'd be surprised at how many people go to all the trouble of setting up their business only to encounter a zoning bylaw officer telling them they have to shut down because running a child care business is prohibited in their neighbourhood. Or they find out after the fact that there is a clause in their home owner act that doesn't allow for this type of business in their subdivision.

   5. After you receive the go-ahead from the city planning department, register to take an Infant/Child CPR and First Aid training program if you haven't already taken one. Your local Red Cross can recommend a course, or check with your Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for referrals.

      If your licensing office requires you to have any additional training, get booked into those programs as well. You can be working towards your certification while you set up the rest of your business plans. Contact your local community college or university for available Early Childhood Education courses (E.C.E.) or Child Development Courses (C.D.C.). Many colleges offer night courses if you can't attend during the day. Your local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency may be able to recommend course programs as well.

   6. You'll also want to call your insurance company to upgrade your homeowner and car insurance to include your child care business. In some instances you may actually have to purchase a plan specific to home child care business. Your local licensing office should be able to give you some idea as to who can offer you the proper insurance. If they can't, contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral agency or local child care support group to get their advice.

   7. A good, nay professional child care business, whether it is home-based