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Hints for Starting a Day Care

Posted By: Rene Sandan | Posted On: 2008-10-01 | Article ID: 99385

Always dreamed about staring your own day care business? The perfect self employment situation which allows you to be with your kids whilst bringing in much needed money and being your own boss. However, you haven't gone beyond dreaming about it due to a fear of the unknown. The fear of taking a risk on something you're not even sure you'll be suited to.
Here's my tip, remove the fear. Sample the environment first, familiarise yourself with the business to see if it is something you would truly enjoy. This is the ultimate form of research, total immersion. Try to get a job or even get volunteer work at a day care (ideally one that allows staff to bring their kids or arrange a temporary child care arrangement whilst you research your potential business). Do whatever it takes to get the time off, use your vacation days, arrange a leave of absence.
There is nothing like on the ground experience to figure out your suitability for a particular profession. Hands on,practical experience will introduce you to the nitty gritty of daily operations. You can learn invaluable lessons and glean tips and hints that could otherwise cause you to fall at the first hurdle. Observation and practical application is great for figuring out what works and what doesn't.
Become a sponge in your research phase soaking up every jot of information. Be sure and take notes whenever you get a break or immediately after you get home while the details are still fresh in your mind. Oogle all paperwork, policies and procedures every chance you get. There'll be a lot so just try to remember key points for now. Try to see the bigger picture and how it all fits together to facilitate the smooth running of the operation.
Don't be afraid to ask questions, especially of the owner or more senior, experienced staff. Observe how they work, how they interact with children, parents and other staff. Try to identify different roles e.g. does each room have a keyworker and assistants? How does that work and could it be more effective? You will notice weaknesses too but use those to your advantage learning what not to do. Be aware of health and safety routines and issues. Hone in on any behavioural problems and notice what is the procedure for dealing with same.
Effective systems, policies and procedures enable a business to run smoothly and give management and staff structure and direction. The same applies to day care, once you remove the fear of the unknown by immersing yourself in the daily operations of a day care all the pieces will come together in your head enabling you to get beyond the fear to a more confident and constructive place. Throwing yourself in at the deep end, observing all the nuts and bolts of a day care business will give you an invaluable insight into your own suitability for this profession.
This is an excellent way to discover if you would thrive in a child care business and it is very important to figure this out before you start. You will need to love it because, like any business, there will be tough times and your passion is what will carry you through to success. Get researching!

 

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About The Author
Rene Sandan
Want to know about childcare? Fiona Lohrenz, day care operator for a decade, provides you with lots of information on her website. Plus, check out her 'Start a ChildCare Business' DVD Guide: StartChildCare.com You can find her at: ChildCareOnly.com



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