I am a MSDE certified child care trainer.  My job is to teach and certify potential and seasoned child care providers.  These are individuals that own their own day care center or work in a day care center.  I teach the desired or required course, then I issue certificates of successful completion once the student has finished and passed said course and/or workshop.  Since I'm in busines for myself, I'm always looking for ways/ideas that will help me bring more business my way. I have tried ideas like offering seasonal special workshops, meaning, these workshops are geard toward activities or lessons that are normally taught during that time of year. Along with the sesonal workshop, I throw in a continued clock hour certificate, which all child care providers are in need of  because they must show evidence of continued training to their licensing agency. I just know someone out there has some great ideas and suggestions, for a struggling entreprenur.
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You can have a campaign saying "Train to work at home", as they could open their own daycare at home after they get certified.  You should put emphasis on "Home Based Business" when you start the promotion.
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What about looking into becoming a teacher or assistant teacher at a pre-school.  A lot of churches have pre-schools and could probably use extra help.  I think you would find a pre-school more satisfying than a day care because you would be educating the children, not just supervising them.
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Too many factors, most of which you have mentioned.  I have no overhead, so fees are a non-issue with me.  I charge a flat rate per class and people come when they can.  No long term contracts, which, wile it seems counter-intuitive, probably gets me more income.  I can have a parent decide that they'll let their kid try it, they come for a couple months and then quit.  I get a couple months income, where with a long term contract the parents may not have allowed them to start at all.   It's different with adults that can make a long term commitment.  \n\nA consistent schedule is also critical.  \n\nFacility?  I can teach anywhere.  Our Hombu in North America is really very basic, no bells and whistles at all.  I prefer mirrors on one wall.  I've been taught and trained on wood, mats, carpet, tile and grass.  Clean is most important.\n\nVariety?  I teach one martial art.  The basic class runs in a consistent manner every time.  What gets focussed on after running through the basics varies from day to day and the needs of the students.  I see a lot of people messing up one particular move, that's what we focus on.  And I vary a bit according to the ranks present.
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if you do the day care from your home you will only pay one rent and if you go thur your local social services and get properly licensed they will remburse you for a portion of your untiliies and rent to compensate for the childcare, on top of the pay for your services. there is so really good money in it...
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I've never used any of it.  I went through my college bit by bit and took coursed just because the opportunities came up.  I can honestly say I learned more by doing things than sitting in a classroom and it's just a certificate now.  I own my own businesses and even though my degree is in business it would only help if I worked for me.  I guess I use some of the accounting, but then again I learned Quick books for that.  I had fun though.
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Go to DFAX [Family & Children Services] in Atlanta and request a list of the private home daycares and day care centers in the area you are interested in. \n\nYou didn't say for what you want the info - so I am assuming you are looking to start one yourself? If so - DFAX will have a lot of info for you, including the requirements you will need to meet in order to qualify to operate one. \n\nMake some phone calls [classifieds + DFAX list] and visit some day care providers to see what works for them and what does not. I can give you more hints if you are looking to run one yourself - simply contact me privately as I don't want to bore you with info if its not needed.\n\nIf you are writing an article or doing some bona fide research - start making phone calls, but be honest enough to tell the providers what you are doing and why you are calling them. DayCare Homes have certain busy busy times - when chitchatting on the phone is a nono - and some down times when they will have time to talk. Be sure to ask if it is convenient or if you may call back.
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I think it would be awesome. I do believe more people would go to school if they had daycare.  Since you would only be in class maybe 3 hours max 1 or 2 days a week..it would be hard to find an outside sitter. Most sitters ony work during the day and then they want you to pay for an entire week even if they are only there 1 day.. When I was in college, I had a disabled son..I couldn't even find day time day care.. Plus it's so hard to find someone who is trustworthy..If there is a daycare at the college, the college does the hiring and takes responsibility..college students have enough to worry without having to interview babysitters and wondering if they will quit or be available when they are needed.
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If you're looking for something a little different, check out\nhttp://www.prepaidlegal.com/go/danhenderson\nMy friend Brian Carruthers operates this business from his home with his wife Haley. He used to work in real estate, but he was frustrated with having no free time. Now he is in control of his schedule and is able to do what he wants, when he wants.\nI have been working at it part time for about a year now, and I can tell you that it is definitely designed for learn-as-you-go.
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Right now I am working in a pre-school laboratory at my college.  I have a mentor teacher who is supposed to teach me the aspects of teaching and monitor my work.  The worst thing she does is give unclear instructions then gets upset when I don't produce the desired results.\n\nShe asked me to have a description of my agenda for the day  posted on the parent board.  Then she got upset that I didn't have it formatted in a certain way.  How am I supposed to know that: "have a description," translates into "I want it done exactly like this"?  Sorry, I guess I don't speak Mentor Teacher.  I need someone else to translate for me.
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One of my undergrad degrees is Occupational Education.  \n\nMy 3 year old son is in pre-school.  He is a mainstreamed special needs child with downs.  He is very high functioning and has been in early intervention programs since six months age.\n\nThe Pre-k program here is awesome.  We have been in the classrom and observed the teacher and her aids working with the kids and they are thriving and developing exceptionaly well.\n\nWe went and checked it out before we put him in this program which is something I reccomend you do.  But I can not say enough good things about this program and the jump start it gives kids on both an educational and a social skills level.  \nThe spend a lot of time assessing developmental skills and if there are issues will likely spot them quick.  My boy gets his O.T. , P.T., speech, and sign language instruction from board certified therapists and educators, not something easily found at a day care. \n\nExcellent emphasis on communication skills to prep them for  more formal education.   \n\nBy the time these kids are at the Kindergarden age, they are at full speed, minds focused on learning, and are well prepared.  My little guy is up before 6 am and smiling ear to ear, love school, and comes home hunting for more things to learn about.
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To know the licensing requirements in your state, visit your state's child care licensing agency \n\nIN Family & Social Services Administration\nDivision of Family and Children\nBureau of Child Development - Licensing Section\n402 W. Washington Street, Room W-386\nIndianapolis, IN 46204\n\nFor center-based child-care call:\nPhone: 317-232-4469\nFor Family Child Care call: \nPhone: 317-232-4521 or 317-234-2100 \nFax: 317-234-1513\nWeb site: http://www.childcarefinder.in.gov\n\nYou may also want to read business plans on childcare business to give you ideas on strategies for this business:\n\nhttp://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-30.doc\nhttp://www.misbtdc.org/documents/BPWORKBK.pdf\nhttp://www.misbtdc.org/documents/CDCPLAN.pdf\nhttp://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/sbic/bplans.htm \n\nYou may want to read the free article "How To Start Your Own Day Care Center" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol40/daycare.htm It covers various aspects of starting and running a daycare center including the demand for daycare centers, how to start this business, shoestring strategies, how to operate a daycare center, tips on caring for the children, income potential, how to manage your daycare, marketing your business and other additional income potential. There are so many things to learn about the business that the first step is to read everything you can find.\n\nFor in-depth information, I suggest checking out the following books:\n\n- Start and Run a Profitable Home Day Care \n- The Daycare Provider's Workbook \n- Start Your Own At-Home Child Care Business \n- So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center : \nEverything You Need to Know to Plan, Organize and Implement a Successful Program \n\nIt is also important that you learn the tax rules affecting daycare centers, especially if you are going to open one from your home. Here is the IRS page on child care centers: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/content/0,,id=99878,00.html
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Well keep in mind daycare facilities have two or more teachers in a room. Also many are now installing cameras into their centers to help cut down on abuse things like that. I understand your fear. I suggest going to an accredited center (make sure and ask they are accredited, those centers are generally well ran) and tell them you are interested in sending your son there. They well go over the curriculum and give you a tour of the center. Visit different ones in your area and don't settle. Find the one that makes you most comfortable. Also ask some of your trusted friends and family who have children where they send their chidlren. \n\nI know it is hard to trust strangers when a member of your own family let you down. Plus with what happen with your son is still fresh in your head it is going to be hard to let go. \n\nHonestly I know that abuse happens. I have worked in day care centers, the days are so hectic and people are coming in and going out the odds that someone would have a child alone without anyone around are very slim. \n\nEase yourself into it. Start by letting him go four a couple hours, than half day, and so on until you feel comfortable. I know many child care workers who love the children like they were there own. Granted there are ones out there that have no business working with children but most are great. \n\nJust take your time with it if you can find a trusted family or friend you can have babysit for cash I would do so. But realize that he does have to go to preschool through high school so eventually you have to place trust on people you don't really know.
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Some of them are retired teachers.  Some are parents of children who are in or out of school and do it as a part time job.  The flexibility of only working when you can and when you get called can be very nice.\n\nBoth my fiance and I spent a semester after we graduated with our teaching degrees substitute teaching.  We both graduated at the end of the fall semester when jobs weren't available.  We both ended up with teaching positions after that semester.\n\nThe procedure is typically that a district coordinator will call or a secretary from the school (smaller districts) and ask you several days or even weeks in advance if you will be available.  You can accept or decline based on your other activities/availability.  If a teacher calls in sick they may ask you to be there in an hour, which happens often with schools that have 50-100 faculty members.\n\nSince I had full time availability I was a long term substitute for 2 months and my fiance was for a whole semester.  Women get pregnant and take time off to take care of their child, thus giving extended leave time.\n\nSubstitutes sign up with the school distsrict.  They must have 60 college credit hours and pass a background check.\n\nThey are also current college students.  My soon to be brother-in-law has 60 hours but is still studying, but only taking classes on MWF so he subs on Tuesdays and Thursdays so he doesn't have to work nights/evenings at another job after classes.
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The website below is interactive.  Also, check with your local head start.  They may be able to provide training.  Definitely, get started as soon as you can.  You may even be able to find some elementary schools that will work with your children.
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I've been a long-term sub on and off, and I'll tell you, it beats the heck out of day-to-day subbing in terms of pay (which varies so widely, it's hard to say) and respect from the kids (you're permanent, so they can't mess with you as much).  It's one of the BEST ways to prepare for your "real" assignment since you will NEVER get as much freedom as you get as a long-term substitute.  \n\nYou will spend the first few weeks undoing whatever the previous teacher did.  This is not because (usually) the previous teacher is "bad," but because no two people teach alike.  You will eventually get into your own routine, but the hardest part is releasing them back to their own teacher (ideally reminding them how they used to do things).  You are free to try anything you want (pretty much) so long as the kids are learning and your principal doesn't see the kids in his or her office very often (or get complaints).\n\nSome districts love to pick up long-term subs for permanent, while others almost never tap their sub pool (why should they as they NEED them to sub?).  This is something you will have to talk to the teachers about, who generally don't feel threatened by you and want to help you.  Ask your principal (if he or she is approachable) for advice on handling kids or curriculum (not all the time, but often enough that he or she learns that you are consciencious), be very, very nice to all clerical workers, and be friendly to the other teachers (ask them for advice, too, then follow up by telling them how well it worked).  This will get you good references, but remember, the first cut is often made in the district office, so it may not get you hired.  \n\nGood luck.  I highly recommend long-term subbing (and day-to-day subbing) since it makes you MORE ready to teach (the kids will often try stuff on you that they will not try on a "real" teacher) and also gives you the freedom to experiment.  No one can guarantee a "real" job, but if nothing else, get yourself great references and start networking.  If you can't get in at this district, you might just pave your way to another district.
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There's plenty of value behind teaching someone how to use your products but not certifying them. I couldn't care less about being a Microsoft certified whatever, for example, but I do love their Webcasts; they teach me a great deal.
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You can start by reading free business plans on childcare business - they give you an overview of the industry, and what strategies you must take to succeed in the business:\n\nhttp://www.sba.gov/library/pubs/mp-30.doc\nhttp://www.misbtdc.org/documents/BPWORKBK.pdf\nhttp://www.misbtdc.org/documents/CDCPLAN.pdf\nhttp://sbdcnet.utsa.edu/sbic/bplans.htm \n\nYou may want to read the free article "How To Start Your Own Day Care Center" http://www.powerhomebiz.com/vol40/daycare.htm \nIt covers various aspects of starting and running a daycare center including the demand for daycare centers, how to start this business, shoestring strategies, how to operate a daycare center, tips on caring for the children, income potential, how to manage your daycare, marketing your business and other additional income potential. There are so many things to learn about the business that the first step is to read everything you can find.\n\nFor in-depth information, I suggest checking out the following books:\n\n- Start and Run a Profitable Home Day Care \n- The Daycare Provider's Workbook \n- Start Your Own At-Home Child Care Business \n- So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center : \nEverything You Need to Know to Plan, Organize and Implement a Successful Program \n\nIt is also important that you learn the tax rules affecting daycare centers, especially if you are going to open one from your home. Here is the IRS page on child care centers: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/industries/content/0,,id=99878,00.html\n\nWith regards to licensing, contact this agency:\n\nDepartment of Children & Families \nChild Care Regulation Office \n1317 Winewood Blvd. Building 6 \nRoom 389A \nTallahassee, FL 32399-0700 \nPhone: 850-488-4900 \nFax: 850-488-9584 \nWeb site: http://www.myflorida.com/childcare/