| Description |
1 online resource (282 pages) : illustrations |
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1 online resource (1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 275) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- pt. 1. I want to open a child care center, but where do I start? -- 1. Types of child care centers -- Existing child care centers -- Home child care centers -- New child care center -- 2. Requirements -- Inspections -- Large child care centers -- Fire escape plans -- Health and safety policy -- pt. 2. Getting started -- 3. Start up expenses & funding -- Business plans -- Business structure -- Loans -- Grants -- Private investors -- Family and friends -- SBA (Small Business Association) -- Corporations -- Civic organizations -- Maintaining adequate funding -- 4. The basics -- Location is everything -- The layout -- What to call your child care center -- Child care rates -- Weekly rates -- Competition -- How can you compete against a fancy day care center? -- How can you compete against low cost day care centers? -- 5. Federal & state requirements -- Insurance -- Sanitation -- Daily schedule -- Food programs -- IRS requirements -- 6. Business needs -- Finding staff -- Miscellaneous "staff" -- Play time -- 7. Promoting your business -- Generating publicity -- Marketing to potential clients -- Know what you are promoting -- Advertising -- Marketing -- Non-traditional advertising -- Create a buzz -- Always be on the lookout -- Get online -- What to do after you get the word out -- Marketing to current clients -- Negative media -- 8. Goals & objectives -- Goals. |
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pt. 3. Open for business -- 9. Business policies -- Admission policies -- Fees -- Hours of operation -- Services -- Food service -- After school care programs -- Summer camps -- Non-traditional hours/after hours care -- Drop in care -- Part-time care -- Weekend care -- Laundry service -- Transportation service -- Contracts -- 10. Business practices -- Setting up your office -- Managing your finances -- Things you need to budget for -- Forms for reporting and recording -- 11. Accreditation & education -- Accreditation process -- Child Development Associate (CDA) -- 12. Children's policies -- Sample schedule -- Indoor playtime -- Outdoor playtime -- Children's issues -- 13. Food & beverage management -- Breakfast -- Morning snack -- Lunch time -- Afternoon snack -- Where to buy your food -- Specialty foods -- Storing food -- Feeding the staff -- Cleaning the pantry -- 14. Emergency policies -- Crisis management -- Fire emergencies -- First aid kit contents -- Emergency folder contents -- Tornado -- Local security -- National security (terrorism) -- 15. Going forward -- Rate increases -- Health policies -- Training -- Licensing -- Conclusion -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Author biography -- Index. |
| Summary |
"There are nearly 12 million children under the age of five in child care each week in the U.S. The trend is to move away for large operations and turn to the small services. This increase in small day care operations creates a huge opportunity for someone who loves children and wants to create a business dedicated to their care. A child care service makes an ideal home-based or part-time business. Start-up costs are low. You do not need an office. You do not need any costly special equipment. All you need to get started is an approved facility and a desire to succeed. Here isthe manual you need to be successful! The companion CD-ROM contains all the forms in the book as well as a sample business plan you can adapt for your own use"--Back cover. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Local Note |
EBSCOhost Small Business Reference Center |
| Subject |
Child care services -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Day care centers -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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New business enterprises -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- General.
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Child care services. (OCoLC)fst00854326
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Day care centers. (OCoLC)fst00888196
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New business enterprises. (OCoLC)fst01036825
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals. (OCoLC)fst01423877
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| Added Title |
How to open and operate a financially successful child care service |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Musial, Tina, 1973- How to open & operate a financially successful child care service, with companion CD-ROM 9781601381156 (DLC) 2007025038 (OCoLC)145732853 |
| ISBN |
9781601382009 (electronic book) |
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1601382006 (electronic book) |
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9781601381156 |
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1601381158 |
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1282489321 |
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9781282489325 |
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