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Being Strong in 2012 by Amy Pybus

January 9, 2012

Tweet Tweet I wasn’t going to make a big deal about having a resolution this year. Usually I’ll make a least a small one (that I can handle en mi vida loca) but this year I said, I don’t need one. I’m so happy with everything the way it is. Then I had over a week [...]

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How to Set up a Daycare in Canada

January 5, 2012

Tweet Tweet The business of daycare is thriving and lucrative. So you’re confident that setting up a daycare business is for you but where do you start? The first steps toward starting up a profitable day care center include the following: Business Plan: The first order of business should be to create a simple business [...]

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How to Charge Daycare Parents Who are Teachers

December 30, 2011

Tweet Tweet As daycare providers we deal with a variety of clients and each client has different careers and responsibilities. Many daycare providers struggle with having teachers as clients because they have breaks (like summer vacation) and then you must figure out what to charge them, if anything, for the break. Also you must decide [...]

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Reasons to Start an In-home Child Care Business

December 20, 2011

Tweet Tweet Starting a daycare is a wonderful, profitable business for stay at home moms, especially for mom’s that care for a special needs child.  Many times it can be hard to find childcare for your special needs child. Many daycare centers or family care centers are wary of accepting special needs children because it [...]

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Tips for Daycare Provider Burnout

December 13, 2011

Tweet Tweet Childcare provider burnout is when an educator loses passion and energy for working with small children in daycare centers, but remains in his or her position in the field.  It is common in the daycare industry yet there are simple ways to combat daycare burnout. It is especially common for those who provide 24 hour [...]

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Transition from Being a Nanny to a Owning a Family Daycare

December 8, 2011

Tweet Tweet If you’re a nanny and you’re thinking about starting a daycare business, it is important to consider both the pros and cons. While the business of daycare is not for everyone, there are some great benefits to starting a child care business and a few disadvantages. The Pros: Your earning potential: With the [...]

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The Importance of a Philosophy for Your Daycare Center Part 2

December 2, 2011

Tweet Tweet If you’re writing a handbook for your daycare center or preschool, part of the content should include an early childhood education philosophy. This includes an intentional approach which serves as a guide in decision-making, and goal-setting at the center. A philosophy also helps parents decide if the goals of your daycare center match [...]

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The Importance of a Philosophy for your Daycare Center

December 1, 2011

Tweet Tweet If you’re writing a handbook for your daycare center or preschool, part of the content should include an early childhood education philosophy. This includes an intentional approach which serves as a guide in decision-making, and goal-setting at the center. A philosophy also helps parents decide if the goals of your daycare center match [...]

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Tips for New Daycare Owners

November 8, 2011

Tweet Tweet Starting a daycare is an exciting adventure and a great career move for daycare providers. We asked the OwnADaycare on Facebook members, “If you had to give a new daycare provider or family daycare business owner one or two important tips, what would they be”? Our veteran daycare owners provided their best tips [...]

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Start a Daycare: The Licensing Process

August 24, 2011

Tweet Tweet The information that follows explains the GENERAL process for licensing. You must check with your local and state licensing agency for the laws and regulations that apply to you. To begin the daycare licensing process you will most likely need to attend an orientation. Next you will need to complete an application packet [...]

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