Hello, My name is Erinn and I am trying to gather information in order to learn more about setting up an unlisenced home daycare in Ontario. Here are my questions I can't seem to get the right answers for through CRA and Gov Canada.

Do I have to "register" as a "business" in order to operate as self employed?

If I am not a registered business, can I have a name for my daycare and claim some expenses for educational materials, toys, toy storage etc?

How do I file my taxes? CRA says that some home daycare's must file in installments?

Any helpful information or guidance in general would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance,

Erinn