Congratulations on your decision to take action.   My wife has had a similar type of business before, and I assisted her in getting it off the ground. As someone else mentioned, it is eally no different to any other business - in principle. That being said, it definitely has it's own specific requirements.   I suggest going through all the usual excercises of a business plan. Do your due diligence, research, budgeting etc. I am sure these is a lot of resource material in this community around that aspect.   Once you have all the required information to take a decision - plan your work, and work your plan.

You can advertize your services properly from the beginning. Afterwords you should gain a good reputation among clients. If they are satisfied with your childcare business most likely that they will recommend you to their relatives and frieds. Good reputation and positives feedbacks of customers play a key role in childcare business. You main task is to make people trust you.

That is a very broad question and hard to answer. Here is my suggestion: Find a local SCORE or SBDC in your area. They are part of the SBA and free to use. Plus, they would better understand your local laws and rules and can help you research and develop your business plan.

knicholsishere, Congratulations on wanted to start a business. Starting an in-home business is the same as any other business. Take a look at 10 Steps for Starting a Business. In regards to a childcare business we have a few business articles you may want to read: Starting a Child Care Business? - Government Tools and Resources that Can Help Starting a Child Care Business Working With or Near Children? Protect Your Clients and Your Reputation by Staying On Top of Regulations JimD

Childcare home business is no different from any other business. You need the basics of any business: Good business plan, funding, ideas for promoting and advertising etc. I suggest you to 'spy' on other similar businesses and see if you can get ideas about your own business and begin creating your vision. You can also try this article that can direct you to many useful resources: powerhomebiz.com/092006/family-child-care-business.htm ---This post was edited to remove a commercial link. Read our discussion policies for more Community best practices.