Own a Daycare Blog » Licensing http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:32:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Licensing Your Home Child Care http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/licensing-your-home-child-care http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/licensing-your-home-child-care#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:51:26 +0000 Mary http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/?p=226 Related posts:]]> If you are just new to the business of operating a home child care service, you may be trying to decide whether to have your home child care licensed or not. There a few things you need to know that might help your decision become easier.

If you are a new parent, it is often difficult to leave your child to go to work. There is a very strong attachment and big fear that if you leave your child something might happen though unlikely. What ever reason you may have for wanting to stay at home, you still want to be able to earn money to help out with the household expenses. A good way for you to earn while being at home is by opening your own home childcare service. This business will allow you to hit two birds with one stone. You are able to take care of your child and other people’s children at the same time get paid for it.

When you’re making plans to open your home child care, you should think about what be more beneficial to you. Decide if you want your business to be licensed of not. If you live in Canada, licensing your home daycare is not a prerequisite however in the United States it is not so clear cut, since 43 states require some form of certification. You will need to visit the National Child Care information Center to get the information you need regarding the guidelines given in your state. There are some states what would allow you to take care of a specific number of children without the need of getting a license. As mentioned each state would have their own set of rules and regulations regarding childcare. There are even instances that towns and counties would have stricter rules and regulations than what the United States Government has issues. It is best to check with your local government office what their regulations are.

Although having your business licensed can be time consuming and would cost you some money, a lot of people are finding more benefits of being licensed. Most of your customers who are seeking childcare services would want to see some form of licensing. This can be very beneficial to your marketing and advertising. People will be more likely to trust you if you have the government approval for your business.

Having a license ensures parents that you have passed all the necessary codes for providing home child care services. Not only have you passed these codes but you are in continuous compliance with them. Aside from the confidence of parents in your service you can also become qualified to get child care grants from government agencies and other organizations.

When you check with your local government about getting that license be sure to check the benefits of having them as well so that you can make an informed decision. There are a lot of benefits that you can get from your local government and some benefits are even not listed.

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]]> http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/licensing-your-home-child-care/feed 0 Daycare Center Licensing http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/daycare-center-licensing http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/daycare-center-licensing#comments Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:09:30 +0000 Mary http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/?p=39 Related posts:]]> The first thing one must have before opening for business is a license. One may overlook this as one is just babysitting for neighbors, but this is a dangerous misconception. By getting a license, one may stand to receive the following benefits.

1) State accreditation. This is a requirement regardless of what state one lives in. Each would have different set of criteria and requirements depending on the age of the children to be enlisted to their care. Thus, a license would make for more clients, as parents would want to know who they are leaving their child with. These licenses would be obtained after compliance to a battery of health and safety issues for a day care facility. This also establishes an effort to show that one is serious in the business of caring for kids. So by having a license, one is imbued with trust and confidence by the government that one is capable and able to run a day care facility which is safe and fun for a child.

2) Parental requirements. Parents are concerned about their child and as such it would be natural for them to inquire about one’s accreditations. Thus a license would surely embolden them to integrate one’s child into the facility. So by proudly displaying the license, a parent’s fears and worries are generally assuaged because as a certified service provider, one is duly capable to provide all the necessary care for the child while in day care.

3) Rule observation. By getting a license, one is approved to be compliant with current state and local requirements for the operation of a facility for children. This also shows that one is avoiding violations of the law. If one is violating a particular regulation, this would be cause for shutting down of the business and a license avoids that trouble. Also, as a licensed operator, one would be better protected under the law as to liabilities that may occur and have the proper personality to file claims in courts. The license grants the privilege to operate and identifies the person to operate the service. Without a license, a day care facility has no legal personality to speak of.

4) Tax coverage. Proper taxability is also one aspect why licenses are very important before operating a business. Deductions for home business use, and also operation of a day care are many tax benefits one can enjoy when one is duly accredited. Also, one can generally determine the taxes payable for the business and may even have proper breaks and rebates to be able to recoup some of the items paid for taxes.

The above are but few of the reasons why getting a license is important in a day care facility. This is the first line of certification that would be required by everyone dealing with one’s day care business. Thus the absence of a license may actually be a problem rather than a solution. So go to your local government offices to apply for a license as soon as possible.

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]]> http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/daycare-center-licensing/feed 0 The Legalities Of Running A Day Care Center http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/the-legalities-of-running-a-day-care-center http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/the-legalities-of-running-a-day-care-center#comments Fri, 26 Dec 2008 00:53:38 +0000 Mary http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/?p=37 Related posts:]]> A day care is a business with many legal guidelines and requirements that need to be observed at all times. Many businesses sadly are unaware of these responsibilities in the ownership and management of a day care facility. As an owner and manager, one would have many duties to respond to avoid the many consequences laws were designed to prevent.

The real interest of the facility must be checked on at all times. One must be fully aware of all the responsibilities that need be met when running one’s own day care facility. All the responsibilities must be considered and in order to be successful, all responsibilities, both as a business and a legal entity must be observed. When one cuts corners and an accident occurs, the owner would be liable for the full cost of the injury. So keeping one’s nose clean by following all the rules would be likely result in great success for the business. This is gained by finding out the state, city and local legislation, including the child services administration for the operation of the business.

First off, one needs to get a business license and each state, county and locality have differing rules on its requirements. Find out from your local office’s small business administration department as to the requirements in obtaining a license. And the special needs of a day care needs to be addressed. With one’s compliance with the set guidelines under the law, one not only protects the business, but more importantly the children under one’s care and management. Failure to comply makes one liable administratively and criminally and be blacklisted for future operations.

Background checks are also imperative. All the personnel must have no criminal records and their qualifications must make them experts in the field of child care. Some other states require formal first aid training and CPR certification. The Red Cross can provide these for a minimal fee. In running a day care, one needs these specialized trainings to be better prepared against an accident if and when it occurs. Also, one needs to be certified by a nutritionist as to the food being prepared and the health safety inspector to determine that there are no hazards to the children while at the facility.

One needs to pass the inspection of the facilities. This is to ensure the safety, adequacy and environmental soundness of the facility. Medications need to be at arms reach, fire extinguishers that are ready, and the safe handling and storage of harmful chemicals need to be observed. The inspection will look at every nook and cranny of the facility in order to be assured that the day care center is a safe place where children can play and learn. Once all the minimum requirements have been met, a certificate for operation would be issued. This is the stamp of approval which allows the facility to receive children and operate as a business. So to make this happen, one needs to prepare to facilities to comply with the requirements of the laws on day care facilities.

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]]> http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/the-legalities-of-running-a-day-care-center/feed 0 The Legalities Of Daycare http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/the-legalities-of-daycare http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/the-legalities-of-daycare#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:23:26 +0000 Mary http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/?p=33 Related posts:]]> If one is in search of what laws govern day care centers, then one need not look further. The common progression is that one’s small time baby-sitting service would be expanded into the next level, which is running a day care. This involves a whole new host of responsibilities when taking care of children that is not one’s own. States have differing laws on the business but the best way to go about it is having the facility duly certified by local authorities. Inspections would be done to see if the facilities and the care givers are within the minimum requirements of the law.

The first question sought would be how many children would be in the daycare. The availability of activity and rest areas would need to be made. When one receives the certificate of operation, it means that the facility has passed the rigorous requirements of the law. Also, having the employees of the facility trained and certified to give first aid or life saving techniques is crucial to the health and well-being of all concerned.

By reaching out to the Better Business Bureau of one’s locality, one can be better appraised as to the different agencies which require certifications in order to be allowed to operate as a day care facility. The Board would also advise one would be day care facility operator as to the lacking requirements and provide noteworthy information as to how to complete the requirements. The local Board would also provide one with the requirements for operation to be allowed under state supervision. These include actual measurements and materials which are allowed to be used in the facility.

Employees of the day care facility should also be provided with background checks to ascertain their fitness to be part of the complement in operating the facility. Without criminal records for all employees would be able to gain the trust of the parents and keep the children safe and within an environment which helps them develop into better people. Nutritionists are also hired to ensure that the facility feeds the children healthy and nourishing food. There are even guidelines as to the recommended daily allowances for certain types of food allowed near children.

As one can plainly see, opening a day care is not an easy task. One needs to learn about all the laws and guidelines to operate a facility for children. Before operation, one needs to pass the inspection of the facility to be certified to operate. But this is not yet through; one also has to conduct background checks on personnel. Due registration of all the personnel may also become a requirement for the business. Even the food in the daycare needs to be monitored. One may also need insurance to cover risks for the children and for one’s personnel. Equipment and play areas need to be within the legal requirements. A lot of work and one has not yet been in operation. But when one complies with all these, one would be able to run a day care facility smoothly and efficiently for a better and learned experience for the child.

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