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All rights reserved. The material in this publication may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means -- electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or other--without the prior written permission of the U.S. Small Business Administration.  \nWhile we consider the contents ofthis publication to be of general merit its sponsorship by the U.S. Small Business Administration does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the views and opinions of the authors or the products or services of the companies with which they are affiliated.  \nAll SBA programs and services are provided to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nINTRODUCTION  \nTYPES OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS  \nASSESSING THE NEED FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS  \nNational Need  \nCommunity Need  \nIDENTIFYING YOUR REASONS FOR GOING INTO BUSINESS  \nMotivations  \nPersonality--Self-Assessment Questionnaire  \nSkills and Experience  \nTime Management  \nPREPARING FOR BUSINESS  \nName and Legal Structure  \nLicense Requirements  \nFINDING A LOCATION  \nOperating a Center Outside Your Home  \nOperating a Center from Your Home  \nTAX LAWS  \nSole Proprietorship  \nCorporation  \nPartnership  \nS-Corporation  \nTax-exempt Center  \nINSURANCE  \nLiability  \nAccident  \nFINANCING YOUR BUSINESS  \nPrivate Sources  \nCommercial Banks  \nGovernment Agencies  \nGrant Programs  \nOther Sources  \nDEVELOPING A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PLAN  \nStart-up Budget  \nOperating Budget  \nMonthly Operating Expenses  \nBalancing Income and Expenses  \nFiscal Policies  \nAudits  \nDEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN  \nKnow Your Customers  \nThe Marketing Program  \nMarketing Your Center  \nKnow the Competition  \nSources of Market Information  \nDEVELOPING A MANAGEMENT PLAN  \nFinding and Hiring Staff  \nDetermining Staff Size  \nSetting Working Hours  \nDeciding on Staff Responsibilities Establishing Salaries and Fringe Benefits  \nPersonnel Policies  \nVolunteer Staff  \nPREPARING THE CENTER  \nSafety  \nEquipment and Materials  \nSetup  \nStorage  \nPLANNING THE PROGRAM  \nCommunicating Policies to Parents  \nStructuring the Program  \nNutrition  \nParent Involvement  \nTRAINING  \nThe Child Development Associate Program  \nOther Degree Programs  \nAPPENDIXES  \nA. Business Plan Outline for Child Care Centers  \nB. Sample Survey for Parents  \nC. Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education  \nD. National Organizations  \nE. Information Resources  \nINTRODUCTION  \nOwning and operating a child care business can be a very challenging and rewarding career. Success in this field requires dedication, love and patience. The work day is longer than a normal eight-hour day, but the satisfaction of watching children grow and develop will be worth the extra effort.  \nIf you are interested in starting a child care business, this publication will help you plan, prepare and operate your business. It explains the step-by-step process of starting the business, from assessing the need for child care services to selecting the service, setting up your business and preparing for opening day. A sample business plan outline for child care businesses is included, in addition to a sample parent survey, a typical undergraduate curriculum in early childhood instruction, general resources and a list of related national organizations.  \nTYPES OF CHILD CARE PROGRAMS  \nAccording to the 1984 U.S. Census Bureau report, Who's Minding the Kids?, parents generally select one of three types of child care facilities: family care, home care or day-care center. 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