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The Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business - Paperback

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The Basics of Starting a Child-Care Business

, the first book in The Business of Child Care series, walks readers through each step of planning, developing, and launching their own child-care business. Regardless of the scale-joining an established franchise, creating an on-site center at your office, or hosting a program in your home-entrepreneurial expert Marnie Forestieri, CDA, will guide you from start to finish:

  • Understand the economics of the child-care business
  • Write a comprehensive business plan
  • Prepare a thorough financial plan
  • Develop efficient operations for smooth day-to-day functioning
  • Master marketing to promote your business to potential customers
  • Provide excellent quality control and customer service
Paperback, 112 pages
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Stella U. ★★★★★

I've been reading through this before even finishing my licensing paperwork, and the step-by-step breakdown of the planning phase finally made the whole process feel manageable. The way it walks you through the launch sequence in order is exactly what I needed to stay organized.

Charlotte ★★★★★

The planning worksheets alone are worth the price—this book actually walks you through the licensing and budgeting steps instead of just giving vague advice. I've already outlined my first month of operations just from the launch checklist in chapter 4.

Owen M. ★★★★★

Finally, a book that doesn't just tell you to "follow your dream" but actually breaks down the licensing paperwork and business plan steps. I'm only a few chapters in, but the section on creating a parent handbook is saving me from starting from scratch.

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