1. Can I handle taking care of children for large blocks of time each day and dealing effectively with parents?
2. Is there a need for child care services in my area?

The answers to these questions will tell you whether or not you can handle the profession, especially when you are your own boss and in most cases are isolated from adult contact and conversation throughout most of your day, and if in fact, there will be enough interest in your services to make your business work. So, if you're certain this is the business for you, then the following sections should guide you through the basic steps in starting a child care business. Keep in mind that these steps are condensed and are the absolute basics.

1. If you decide that you can certainly handle owning your own child care business and there is a definite need for your services, you should obtain a copy of your state or provincial licensing regulations and application. There are currently many locations where you do not need to be licensed to operate a home child care facility. It is in your best interest to find ou
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   1. Can I handle taking care of children for large blocks of time each day and dealing effectively with parents?
   2. Is there a need for child care services in my area?

   The answers to these questions will tell you whether or not you can handle the profession, especially when you are your own boss and in most cases are isolated from adult contact and conversation throughout most of your day, and if in fact, there will be enough interest in your services to make your business work. So, if you're certain this is the business for you, then the following sections should guide you through the basic steps in starting a child care business. Keep in mind that these steps are condensed and are the absolute basics.

   1. If you decide that you can certainly handle owning your own child care business and there is a definite need for your services, you should obtain a copy of your state or provincial licensing regulations and application. There are currently many locations where you do not need to be licensed to operate a home child care facility. It is in your best interest to find o
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      1. If you decide that you can certainly handle owning your own child care business and there is a definite need for your services, you should obtain a copy of your state or provincial licensing regulations and application. There are currently many locations where you do not need to be licensed to operate a home child care facility. It is in your best interest to find o
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         1. If you decide that you can certainly handle owning your own child care business and there is a definite need for your services, you should obtain a copy of your state or provincial licensing regulations and application. There are currently many locations where you do not need to be licensed to operate a home child care facility. It is in your best interest to find o
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            and there is a definite need for your services, you should obtain a copy of your state or provincial licensing regulations and application. There are currently many locations where you do not need to be licensed to operate a home child care facility. It is in your best interest to find out from your local licensing office.

            Quite often you can actually download a copy of the licensing regulations, saving you time and the cost of purchasing the publication. Still, you are well advised to call and talk to someone in the licensing office first to get specific details and suggestions.

            Keep in mind that becoming licensed gives you a lot more credibility in the eyes of the parents you are hoping to attract, and it may also entitle you to work with parents who require subsidy. Of course there are many more reasons for being licensed, but this gives you some indication of the importance of taking your business to the highest level of professionalism.

         2. Your next step should be to contact your city business licensing and planning departments to inquire as to whether or not you need a business license and if you can in fact operate a home child care facility in your local. You'd be surprised at how many people go to all the trouble of setting up their business only to encounter a zoning bylaw officer telling them they have to shut down because running a child care business is prohibited in their neighbou