Once you have a business plan in place and are ready to actually start setting up your business, your first step should be to contact your local government to determine what legal requirements with which you must comply in order to properly run a child-care business in your county. You should ask this office:  What sort of business license you need to operate your business, and how to obtain this license. What sort of building codes you must meet. What sort of occupancy laws are in effect in your county (i.e., how many children will you be able to take care of legally?). You can also contact your local child-care agency (an arm of state government) by typing in your zip code on this website and clicking "search for your local agency." If you plan to operate your child-care business out of your home, then this step is already complete. If you plan to open a separate facility, however, you will need to choose one that is in a good location that you can afford based on your budget. You will also need to consider, depending on your available funding, whether you will buy or rent this space. If you are looking for a location outside of your home, consider the following factors when making your selection:  Is the location convenient for parents? Does public transportation serve your proposed location? Is the area safe? Is the space adequate for the business you intend to run there? Does it have adequate kitchen/bathroom facilities/fixtures? You will have to make sure that your proposed location complies with local zoning laws. To do this, contact your county's zoning office and inquire as to whether your proposed location is properly zoned for child care. This should consist of tasks like installing cabinet locks, setting up changing tables if you are servicing infants and/or toddlers, putting up smoke detectors, and inserting electrical outlet covers. You may also need to post an emergency evacuation plan. If you do not pass the first time, you will likely be given an opportunity to correct the errors and arrange to be inspected again. Depending on your jurisdiction, you will likely have to obtain a series of inspections to ensure that your proposed location complies with local health and safety laws. You may have to schedule some or all of the following:  A fire-safety inspection. A health inspection. An environmental health inspection. In the vast majority of cases, you will have to apply for and be granted the proper licensing in order to care for children. The type of licensing you will need will depend on your jurisdiction. Your local municipal government office should be able to tell you what licenses you will need to obtain in order to run your child-care business. Your state's licensing office should also be able to provide you with an overview of the licensing requirements applicable to you, which you should read carefully. This process will likely involve some or all of the following:  Attending an orientation session where you will learn about state and local requirements for operating your business and complying with applicable state law. Filling out a licensing application. Paying a licensing fee. Working with the licensing agency as it reviews your business plan, inspects your facility, and completes the licensing process. Taking classes focused on CPR, first-aid, and the like. Undergoing a background check (and fingerprinting) for you and any prospective employees. Undergoing medical testing/immunizations for you and any prospective employees. Generally speaking, you will also have to obtain liability insurance for your child-care business. You will be taking care of other people's children and, as such, you should provide the best care and attention possible. It will provide peace of mind to prospective clients and to you that your business is protected financially for any situation that might arise. Your local municipal government office should be able to tell you which types of insurance are required based on the type of child-care business you intend to start. Depending on the type of legal structure you selected for your business, you will have to contend with differing tax obligations, including the forms you will use and the types of taxes you must pay. As with choosing a legal structure for your business, tax law is quite complex and you should strongly consider enlisting a tax specialist to ensure you are paying taxes properly and complying with applicable law. The type of child-care business you want to operate will largely dictate what kinds of equipment and/or materials you will need to obtain in order to run your business successfully. Children of different ages have different needs and interests, and the type of activities you will offer will obviously require different equipment and supplies to operate effectively. You will likely need to acquire some or all of the following:  Child-sized furniture (tables, chairs, desks, etc.). Arts and crafts materials (pencils, crayons, paper, safety scissors, etc.). Toys (games, puzzles, dolls, action figures, Legos, building blocks, etc.). Children's books. Healthy, nutritious snacks/meals. Storage containers for personal belongings, hangers for coats, etc. Depending on the size of child-care business you wish to operate, you may need to hire additional staff to help you with the daily operation of your facility. Be careful when selecting your staff, as they will be working in close contact with the children in your care and, as the employer, you will be responsible for their conduct on the job. When evaluating a potential candidate, keep the following in mind:  Try to find candidates that have previous employment experience working with children (e.g., babysitters, teachers, camp counselors, etc.). Educational credentials are important as well. Look for potential hires who have received academic training in child care, child education, child development, or a similar field. While not necessarily a legal requirement in all jurisdictions, you should also consider if a potential hire has any relevant certifications, like CPR or first-aid training. Depending on the laws of your particular state, you will also likely need to ensure your employees have passed certain background checks, such as state and federal criminal-record-history checks or child-abuse checks.
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