kjanes_25
10-03-2011, 01:53 PM
Hi Everyone!
I am currently in the early stages of planning starting to open a home daycare(operational starting January). I currently own a home but it is unsuitable for a daycare setting(too small & unfenced yard etc). We will be purchasing a new home within 2 years and will be looking to accommodate the daycare. In the interim my empty nester mother has graciously offered to use her 2700sq ft home & since she will be retiring next year she will become my assistant(she is a neonatal nurse practitioner) so I couldn't ask for a better assistant! When my home is appropriate, the business will then move into my home. I am currently off work with my 6month old son & am enjoying myself incredibly and with lack of quality daycare in my small town, I've decided that I will not be returning to work.
We will be converting 800sq feet of space as the designated play/craft area. Any suggestions on essential stations or equipment for the play area? And cost effective Storage ideas?
We will also be having a separate sleeping area with area for quiet/story time & nap time. Not knowing the ages of the children that I will be watching how do I know if I need playpens vs mats? If I take on younger kids is it out of the question to ask them to provide the playpen if their child requires one still?
Backyard play area - What are your kids favourite items? Any inexpensive ideas for creating a shaded area?
Again with unknown ages what are essentials for feeding time? Boosters vs high chairs etc
Has anyone had trouble filling spots if they refused to do before & after school transportation? I feel the start up cost may be too great at first to invest in a quad stroller or purchasing a van to transport. This may change as I become established.
Is there any online websites/references that can help with documentation possibly templates for - contracts - safety procedures & packages for interviews etc?
I know this is a lot but any help or suggestions in any of these areas is greatly appreciated. I would like to spend the next 4 month acquiring equipment & creating educational activity plans, meal plans, contracts etc
I plan to start small taking 2 kids at first & slowly work my way up from there as I become more established.
Thanks for any feedback/advise you can provide!
:D
I am currently in the early stages of planning starting to open a home daycare(operational starting January). I currently own a home but it is unsuitable for a daycare setting(too small & unfenced yard etc). We will be purchasing a new home within 2 years and will be looking to accommodate the daycare. In the interim my empty nester mother has graciously offered to use her 2700sq ft home & since she will be retiring next year she will become my assistant(she is a neonatal nurse practitioner) so I couldn't ask for a better assistant! When my home is appropriate, the business will then move into my home. I am currently off work with my 6month old son & am enjoying myself incredibly and with lack of quality daycare in my small town, I've decided that I will not be returning to work.
We will be converting 800sq feet of space as the designated play/craft area. Any suggestions on essential stations or equipment for the play area? And cost effective Storage ideas?
We will also be having a separate sleeping area with area for quiet/story time & nap time. Not knowing the ages of the children that I will be watching how do I know if I need playpens vs mats? If I take on younger kids is it out of the question to ask them to provide the playpen if their child requires one still?
Backyard play area - What are your kids favourite items? Any inexpensive ideas for creating a shaded area?
Again with unknown ages what are essentials for feeding time? Boosters vs high chairs etc
Has anyone had trouble filling spots if they refused to do before & after school transportation? I feel the start up cost may be too great at first to invest in a quad stroller or purchasing a van to transport. This may change as I become established.
Is there any online websites/references that can help with documentation possibly templates for - contracts - safety procedures & packages for interviews etc?
I know this is a lot but any help or suggestions in any of these areas is greatly appreciated. I would like to spend the next 4 month acquiring equipment & creating educational activity plans, meal plans, contracts etc
I plan to start small taking 2 kids at first & slowly work my way up from there as I become more established.
Thanks for any feedback/advise you can provide!
:D