Category Archives: Daycare Business

Starting A Home Daycare Business

Posted on February 26, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a great fact sheet about starting a home daycare business called “Growing Ideas: Caring For Young Children – Business Matters” produced by the University of Maine. Here’s an excerpt: “Caregivers or business owners? Family childcare providers … Continue reading →

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Raising Your Home Daycare Fees

Posted on February 22, 2007 by admin

Hi, Raising fees can be a difficult thing for some providers, but sometimes it just has to be done. I’ve just been reading an interesting forum thread with some great advice on this which I recommend you take a look … Continue reading →

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Venting Home Daycare Anger And Frustration

Posted on January 4, 2007 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a forum post by a home daycare provider who’s furious that a child’s grandparent was angry at her for not going on holiday. Unfortunately this is something that many home daycare providers can resonate with. Fortunately … Continue reading →

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Getting New Kids For Your Home Daycare

Posted on October 11, 2006 by admin

Hi, Sometimes attracting new parents and children can be hard work, especially when you’re just starting out. I’ve just been reading a forum thread about a couple having trouble attracting business for their preschool and most of the advice they’re … Continue reading →

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Beware of new Day Care Check Scam

Posted on October 4, 2006 by admin

Hi, I’ve just been reading a worrying article about daycare providers being scammed out of money. As long as you follow a few simple steps, it should be OK though. Just make sure your foreign checks are legitimate with your … Continue reading →

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Advertise Your Home Daycare Online

Posted on September 29, 2006 by admin

Hi, I just found a website where you can list your home daycare for free. People looking for providers can search to find suitable daycares in their area. Here’s the blurb from the site: “Any U.S. childcare provider (preschools, daycare … Continue reading →

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8 Lessons in Strategic Marketing A La ‘Daddy Daycare’

Posted on September 26, 2006 by admin

Hi, I just found this great article. I thought you might like it: 8 Lessons in Strategic Marketing A La ‘Daddy Daycare’ I bet you thought the movie “Daddy Daycare” was a kiddie comedy, right? Wrong…It’s a marketing strategy film! … Continue reading →

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Developing An Effective Home Daycare Business Plan

Posted on September 20, 2006 by admin

Hi, I’ve just found a good article about writing a business plan for your home day care. Here it is: Developing An Effective Daycare Business Plan In order for any business including a daycare business to be successful it is … Continue reading →

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Home Daycare Business Tips

Posted on August 23, 2006 by admin

Hi, The ‘business’ side of setting up a home daycare can be a bit daunting. I’ve just found a web page with some great info on dealing with that stuff. Here’s an excerpt from it: “”Wanting” to be a provider … Continue reading →

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