<div>START YOUR OWN CHILD-CARE SERVICE AND GET PAID TO CARE FOR KIDS<br><br>As the number of working parents grows the number of children who need quality childcare grows along with it. That need is creating a tremendous entrepreneurial opportunity for people who love children and want to build a business caring for them. This guide has the latest trends, facts, and figures, along with an updated list of resources to help you create a stable and enriching environment for child development, as well as a sound and profitable business.<br><br>Learn how to:<br>Choose the type of child care program and services to offer<br>Acquire the right licensing, permits, insurance protection, and state-specific child care licensing<br>Analyze the market, asses the needs of the community, and match services to fit those needs<br>Find the right location, or decide to operate from home<br>Comply with safety regulations and child-care provisions of the Disabilities Act<br>Consider zoning laws, space requirements, and legal determinations of offsite properties<br>Calculate startup costs, get funded, manage finances, create a business plan, and account for the day-to-day operating costs<br>Stay competitive in the market with low-cost marketing tactics<br>Find, hire, and keep good employees</div>