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Hi Patricia,
Well, first of all if you want to run a Licensed Family Home Daycare, then it should be in your home. However, if you want to rent a building or other facility that is up to you too. Whatever your State Regulations are will dictate how that sets up. I preferred my home for my business as it was more personal to me and my own children were young and I was able to be home with them too.
If you want to be Licensed for more than 8-10 children, I do believe you need an assistant, at least the Providers did in CA. I was Licensed for 6, and it worked out beautifully for me and my family. Except for State regulations, I do believe Licensing guidelines are pretty much the same from state to state. For instance with gun safety, pool safety, animals, and types of toys around daycare children. In my new book coming out I tell new providers where and how to locate toys and equipment. Keep it simple, fun and creative. Honestly, ask neighbors and family members for toys and books they are no longer using. Go to thrift stores and yard sales too. It's a great business, and you can regulate your fees and your hours too. Be loving, honest and respectful to yourself and expect the same from your daycare parents too. The best of luck to you! Keep me posted, I would love to hear how everything turns out! Laurie
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