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Do you love working with children and want to turn that passion into a business opportunity? Starting a daycare at home is a fantastic way to do that, but it’s more than just welcoming kids into your home. 

Following certain steps and regulations will ensure you are providing a safe and professional environment. Here are some key elements we will cover to get you started. 

Steps to Starting a Daycare at Home.

Legal Requirements 

Before diving in on how to open a preschool at home, familiarize yourself with local regulations. Begin by checking your local municipal corporation’s website or your state’s Women and Child Development Department (WCD) website, as they are the primary authorities for daycare regulations. 

They can guide you on policies or refer you to other relevant authorities.

Costs Involved

Opening a preschool at home doesn't have to be expensive, but there are some fundamental expenses to consider -

You will have to invest in books, toys, learning tools, and craft supplies that encourage creativity and learning.

Child-friendly furniture like small tables, chairs, and storage units will make the space functional and safe.

Though not always mandatory, liability insurance can offer protection for both you and the children in your care.

You will need to spend some money setting up a website, running ads on social media, and printing flyers or posters to attract potential clients.

Setting Up the Learning Space

When opening a preschool at home, setting up a dedicated teaching space is key. Invest in child-friendly furniture, toys, and books to support development.

While flexibility is a benefit of home-based preschools, having a solid curriculum and daily routine ensures consistency, security, and growth for the children.

Conclusion

A Daycare or a Preschool?

What you choose for your child can be one of the toughest challenges a parent can face. Especially when a parent has to decide whether to choose a simple preschool for their child or a Daycare facility. Both preschool and Daycare are centres for learning who provide care and education to very young children. 

Preschool and daycares serve very different purposes and cater to two different sets of parents. A preschool focuses primarily on structured learning to prepare the child for formal schooling. It follows a structured curriculum which sets out to enhance the child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development. Typically catering to children of the age of 2 to 6 years, preschools operate for only a few hours each day and follow the school's academic character.

The Daycare, on the other hand, offers full day care for infants to young school going kids. It emphasizes on providing a safe and nurturing environment to kids of parents working or otherwise engaged. They focus on play based learning and often extracurricular activities to keep the children engaged. This makes the difference between preschool and daycare.

The daycare and preschool difference is also visible in the teacher’s qualifications. Preschools generally focus on educators who are well trained in early education. Whereas daycare staff may have different levels of training.