Starting and Managing a Childcare Business: From Passion to Practice

From the founder of CDAClass.org, who is dedicated to helping passionate educators complete training toward earning the national Child Development Associate Credential and begin their journey in the field of early childhood, Starting and Managing a Child Care Business is a comprehensive guide for early childhood education professionals to successfully design, develop, and run their own childcare program. This book will take you through the entire process of opening your own early childhood center. Starting with decisions like whether to purchase an established center, create your own from scratch, or even start a center in your home, and then going through the steps to design the environment, policy, and curriculum, this book will give you the confidence to design and run your own facility. You will even learn how to navigate the process of getting licensed and accredited, as well as how to report to the IRS. If you are new to the field or simply looking for a comprehensive resource to guide you through the process, this book provides all the relevant information for opening your own early childhood center and serving your staff, families, and children to the best of your ability. Read more