Own a Daycare Blog » do’s 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 Dos and Don’ts in Starting a Daycare Center http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/dos-and-donts-in-starting-a-daycare-center http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/dos-and-donts-in-starting-a-daycare-center#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:45:40 +0000 Mary http://www.ownadaycare.com/blog/?p=755 Related posts:]]> When starting a daycare center, you have to be well-decided and well-researched on what and what not to do. It’s not enough to be just fond of children and have enough patience in looking after them. You must have proper knowledge on handling the young ones. Keep in mind that they have varying needs according to the age bracket they are in. Younger ones have to be attended more than the older ones since they are more delicate and usually have more needs. Every single child must be given adequate attention and their safety must be of highest priority.

Be well researched on how to do proper childcare. It is very important to gather information on what the parents look for and like in a daycare. This will give you a hint on what to offer, and for you to have an advantage over other childcare services.

Also since it is a business, all of the requirements needed in starting must be met. Others have overlooked certain things that eventually cause their business to fail. Contracts, policies and taxes must be handled well and paid attention.

You must comply with the rules and regulation in starting a business so make sure to get a license. It is a certification that your business is legal and supported by the state. It’s a way to show the parents that they can trust their beloved kids in your watch. Getting a license is not that of a hassle. You just have to make sure that the staff had proper training and that the center follow certain guidelines. They will visit the center once a year and if there are no problems, your business will be credited.

Have a contract between the center and the clients. It is important to have a legal agreement that is written and you can actually keep. That contract must contain the arrangement, mode of payment and terms of services that you and the client have agreed upon. it must be signed by both parties and must be validated by legal representative. Also, have a policy handbook which contains the contract details agreed upon. It must also include the rules to follow in proper childcare. All instructions must be written here such as playing time, feeding procedures, accidents and other essential information. This will serve as a reference to look into when problems arise.

Some things you can get without having to pay . Local government provides free services that may be beneficial to your business. All you have to do is be well in touch of the childcare departments in your area. Others have resources to give away like learning materials, to help you in starting right. They can give you tips in running your own childcare business and may even give you contacts of potential clients.

You must look for the best marketing strategy to use in promoting your business. You must have customers, and when just starting out on a business, marketing is very important. Also keep in mind that children grow up and later on will not need daycare services so promotion of the business must be maintained to attract future customers.

Ask for just the right price. Ask around the area to know how much other childcare services charge their customers. Organize monthly maintenance bills, electricity, salary of employees, food, toys and other learning materials. From this, you can have an estimate on how much will cost you for every child that will undergo your program. Usually younger ones are charged higher because they will need special care and attention. You can accept only the number of children that the staff can actually handle to ensure that they will be given the proper daycare so charge the right amount for each of them.

Doing business is all about knowing the essential matters in running it. You may encounter a lot of problems at first and failure may be at the verge. But with positive outlook and a great strategy, your business can survive and grow. After all, success is not a one-step process!

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• The virtues of being neat and clean are important to the children
• When you are clipping their nails, you have to do it with care and on a regular basis
• Change soiled diapers right away and be sure to thoroughly clean the genitals
• Fungal infection can be avoided when genitals are kept dry and clean at all times
• Encourage proper care of scalp to minimize fungal infections and dermatitis

• Encourage using loose clothes because tight clothes contribute to skin irritation
• The room of the child must be well lit and ventilated and ensure that it is clean and free from dust
• Prepare a child’s bed appropriate with his size and put waterproof materials under the sheet
• Provide music toys in the sleeping area of the child.
• With your hand, always support the baby’s head because his neck muscles are still weak
• Breast milk gives complete nutrition to the baby. Before breastfeeding, be sure to clean the nipples. Breastfeeding is becoming in demand and there are moms who advocate this because of the benefits like strengthening the emotional bond between a mother and her baby. To achieve successful breastfeeding, lactating moms should eat a balanced diet
• For bottle feeding, ensure that feeding bottles are thoroughly cleaned, sterilized, and kept dry
• Avoid scalding by not heating drinks using a microwave
• If a child shows sign of allergies, discover the cause through an elimination process. The possible allergens are milk, food, cosmetics and fibers
• Regularly use the mosquito nets to avoid disruption of sleep. Mosquito bites erupt the skin which sometimes leads to allergic reaction. There are also diseases caused from mosquito bites and these are dengue, elephant disease, yellow fever, and malaria
• Kids need more time of sleep because growth hormones are secreted while sleeping. Therefore establish a healthy sleeping habit by being calm and consistent on bedtime routines
• Monitor the developments of the child which include gross, motor, physical, behavioural, social, language and others. But remember that every child is unique including his development so avoid comparing one child with another
• Start toilet training a child when he is ten months old. During this age, he can already sit on the potter.
• Thoroughly sanitize the toilet seat and do not share this with other children
• Pay attention to some signs of distress observed from a child and consult a doctor/pediatrician if necessary. Bad signs can be excessive crying, fever, frequent vomiting, convulsions, bluish body discolouration, grunting with difficult breathing, diarrhoea, and neck stiffness
• Always check the stocks of the first aid kit and keep emergency contact numbers in an accessible area
• Keep the child’s medicines in a separate box and indicate the proper dosage and frequency of intake per medicine.
• Be sure there is an available car seat which fit the size of the child
• Always put in the baby’s little pocket your home address and contact numbers every time you go out with him.
• When the child is learning how to walk, always supervise him to minimize or avoid accidents
• In case of a child accident, do some first aid first before taking him to the hospital

Don’ts
• Do not shake the baby because this might damage his brain
• Do not put little things within the child’s vicinity
• Do not put any pointed or sharp objects within the child’s area
• Do not let water go into the child’s ears while bathing
• Do not let the child eat when he is crying or coughing
• Do not overfeed the child
• Do not put toxic or hazardous substances within the child’s area
• Do not dress the child with restrictive clothes
• Do not leave the child unsupervised or unsecured on the bed
• Do not leave your child to strangers
• Do not leave unprotected electrical wires and sockets
• Do not leave your child alone in the kitchen
• Do not leave the child unsupervised in the tub. Always keep the water at a low level
• Do not smoke while you are inside your house specially when the child is around
• Do not put pets within the child’s area. Be sure the pets have complete shots
• Do not allow the child to climb stairs specially if he is still learning to walk
• Do not use bright lights in the child’s room
• Do not accept food from other passengers every time you travel
• Do not let the child crawl on dirty floors or surfaces
• Do not allow the child to go near sick persons
• Do not expose the child to polluted areas, hospital wards, and large crowds
• Do not put table lamp near the child’s bed to avoid insects while he is sleeping
• Do not give medicine to your child which was prescribed to somebody
• Do not give expired medicine to the child

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