4 Tips for Starting a Childcare Business - post

There are many things to consider when starting a childcare business. Read on to discover four tips to help you succeed in this exciting career path for success.

Hire Good People.

If you want to start a successful childcare business, hire good people. Without staff, the child care facility is not capable of operating and without quality staff, the quality of care suffers. While administrators cannot guarantee a new hire will become a high-quality employee, there are steps they can follow to choose from the best candidates available. You need to find employees who will work hard, show up on time, and do what they say they'll do. They should also be able to communicate well with parents and children.

Build Relationships with Local Families.

It's important to build relationships with local families before opening a childcare center. This helps ensure that you're providing quality care for the families in the community. Community collaboration can be a big boost to child care programs and when we take the time to make sure families' needs are being met, we are building some important relationships. 

Create a Plan.

Providers should all have a business plan prior to opening their doors for new enrollments. The purpose of a business plan is to determine the target marketing audience, the qualifications of the staff involved, and whether or not the provider can make a  profit.

Find an Ideal Location.

When determining a location, providers should consider the following:

• Recommended square feet for each child in the city/town/state.
• Price per square foot (for leasing purposes).

Consider the following questions before making a final decision: 

• What's the ideal location? 
• Is there enough demand for childcare services? 
• Do I have enough space?

H&H Child Care Training Center offers several online trainings to support those interested in opening a childcare business both at home and in a center setting. The following are just a few of the trainings H&H offers to help you grow your business!

Business Planning: Family Child Care

Character Development for Childcare Professionals