Title: How to Obtain a Day Care License | Small Business - Chron.com
Headings: How to Obtain a Day Care License
How to Obtain a Day Care License
Decide on Your Business Model
Research State and Local Requirements
Licenses, Permits and Other Paperwork
Getting Your Day-Care License
Child-Care Franchise Options
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Content: Child-care center: A child-care center is what many people think of as a traditional day-care operation. The center operates in commercial space, such as at an office complex, a storefront or even a standalone building. In some cases, day-care centers lease operating space in a church, school or community building, such as a park district facility. These centers may be run on a nonprofit or for-profit basis. Staff members are typically employees, with varying degrees of authority that correlate to their professional education and experience. It is not unusual for the centers to care for dozens of children, who may be grouped into separate classes based on age. Family child-care home: This concept, also known as home-based or in-home child care, offers child care within a private home. Care is provided by the homeowner and other family members, although some home-based child-care providers may hire additional workers to provide assistance.