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Mastering the Art of Budgeting for Preschool Owners
A preschool owner can create a budget by first identifying all of the expenses associated with running the school, such as salaries for teachers and staff, rent or mortgage payments for the building, utilities, supplies, and equipment. They should also consider any expected income, such as tuition payments from families.
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Managing Preschool Finances: Tips for Keeping Costs Low (Without Losing Your Mind)
Introduction Preschool owners, let’s be real, running a preschool is no walk in the park. Between the endless paperwork, the never-ending stream of dirty tissues, and the occasional outbreak of head lice, it can feel like you’re constantly fighting a losing battle. And when it comes to finances, it can feel like you’re stuck in […]
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Five Questions You Must Have Answered Before Opening A Home Daycare
The requirements for opening and operating an in-home daycare vary from one state to the next. However, most states do have very similar guidelines. For example, there are many states that require an in-home daycare to be licensed to provide such services. Often, an in-home daycare owner must also obtain licensure to operate in the […]
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Ages & Stages: Infants Through 4 Years Old
For parents, their number one priority for their children is choosing quality care that is provided in a healthy, safe environment. They typically seek out childcare that will stimulate and encourage their child’s social, physical, and intellectual growth. As a teacher, you must realize what it is that makes children feel secure and know which […]
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Preparing Your Preschool Start-Up Budget
Once you have a business plan in place for your new preschool/daycare, it’s critical that you figure out how much you’re going to need to get started. You can create a budget to make this process smoother.
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3 Tips For Improving Your Daycare/Preschool Website
Are you aware that approximately 25 percent of children age 5 and under are in a childcare type of situation? For the parents that are using childcare, 84 percent of them say that it’s hard to find childcare that is both quality and affordable- it seems as if you have to choose one or the […]
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What Supplies Are Needed To Open A Daycare Center Or Preschool Facility?
If working with children is something that you enjoy doing, then opening your own daycare/preschool is a perfectly natural way to turn what you enjoy into a profitable career for yourself. In order to open a successful daycare, you are going to need a few pieces of equipment and other supplies. It is critical that […]
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