Home Business Virginia
August 23rd, 2009 | 
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Question: Where can I go in the state of Virginia to find out about opening my in home daycare?
Also I was wondering if I needed to go back to college and get a degree in Early Childhood Education or something similar before I am able to get my license? I'm not looking to open my business anytime soon. In fact it probably wont be for another 3-4 years but I wanted to give myself plenty of time to get prepared. I am almost 25 years old and I have always loved Children. I've babysat for family members and friends of the family since I was 13 years old and would feel much more comfortable working in my own home compared to a daycare center. If anyone would be willing to share advice or any experiences they have had, I thank you!
Answer: Go to this agency in VA
Virginia Department of Social Services
Division of Licensing Programs
7 North Eighth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 800-543-7545 (within state) or 804-662-9743 (nationwide)
Fax: 804-662-9743
Web site: http://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cc/business.cgi
Licensing Requirements for Starting a Daycare in Virginia http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/child_care/licensed/child_day_centers/index.html
The first step is to prepare a business plan. Even if you will not be applying for a bank loan, a business plan helps you to think through your business - what it needs, who it will benefit, how much it will cost, and what is its potential. Here are free business plans on childcare business that you may want to look into:
http://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-30.doc
http://www.misbtdc.org/documents/BPWORKBK.pdf
http://www.misbtdc.org/documents/CDCPLAN.pdf
http://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/sbic/bplans.htm
Other articles you may want to read:
Starting a Child Day Care Business http://www.libsci.sc.edu/BOB/class/clis748/Studentwebguides/ss02/pollack2.htm
How To Start Your Own Day Care Center" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol40/daycare.htm
Childcare.net http://childcare.net/indexnew.shtml
HOW TO START A QUALITY CHILD CARE BUSINESS http://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-29.pdf
For in-depth information, I suggest checking out the following books:
- Start and Run a Profitable Home Day Care
- The Daycare Provider's Workbook
- Start Your Own At-Home Child Care Business
- So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center :
Everything You Need to Know to Plan, Organize and Implement a Successful Program
How To Overcome Your Fears And Start Your Own Home Business
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