Online Class: Launching Your Home Daycare Business

Creating a safe, stimulating, and caring environment for children is one of the most important aspects of starting a home daycare business.

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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 13
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 522
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 4
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.4
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Start Your Home Daycare Business: Build a Career That Makes a Difference

Imagine building a career where you not only support your family but also create a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families. With the growing demand for high-quality childcare, starting a home daycare is more than a business-it's a community service and a way to shape the future. If you've ever dreamed of working from home while nurturing young minds, this course is your ultimate guide to making that dream a reality.

This is not just another online class-it's a transformative program designed to turn your passion for childcare into a thriving, rewarding business. You'll gain the confidence and expertise to launch and operate your own daycare, backed by practical knowledge and real-world insights. From designing a safe, stimulating environment to mastering communication with parents, every aspect of running a daycare is covered in detail.

What makes this course unique? It's built for aspiring entrepreneurs who want more than the basics. You'll learn how to navigate licensing and legal requirements with ease, craft routines that support children's growth and well-being, and handle challenges with confidence and care. Most importantly, you'll understand how to turn your daycare into a trusted space where children feel safe, happy, and inspired to learn.

But this course isn't just about the logistics-it's about creating something meaningful. You'll explore strategies to foster positive relationships with families, build a supportive network, and market your business effectively. Along the way, you'll gain invaluable insights into child development, safety protocols, and problem-solving techniques that will set you apart as a daycare provider.

By the end of this course, you'll have more than a business plan-you'll have a vision, a toolkit, and the confidence to succeed. You'll be prepared to open your doors with pride, knowing that your daycare will become a haven for children and a reliable resource for parents.

The opportunity is here, and the need is real. Take the first step toward creating a fulfilling career that makes a difference. Enroll today and turn your home into a place where dreams grow, for the children you care for-and for yourself.

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.52 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(608 votes)

Lesson 1: Building a Foundation for Your Home Daycare Business

11 Points
Starting a home daycare business is literally a labor of love.This first lesson will address issues of starting costs and motivations for starting your own home daycare business.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Starting a DayCare; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 1: Making Plans

Lesson 2: Licensing and Registering Your Daycare Business

10 Points
It is the responsibility of every daycare provider to know what the local and state requirements are and to follow them.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 2: Licensing and Registering Your Daycare Business

Lesson 3: Preparing Your Home for Business

10 Points
Basic startup needs and costs will be determined by a variety of factors, including your location, the number of children you decide to care for, as well as their age range.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 3: Preparing Your Home for Business

Lesson 4: Safety First!

10 Points
Regardless of the ages of the children a daycare provider decides upon, children of all ages must be able to enjoy a safe and protected environment.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 4: Safety First!

Lesson 5: Setting Ground Rules

10 Points
This lesson will cover meeting new parents and children, the importance of maintaining accurate records, and the necessity of certain types of forms to prepare for your home daycare business.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 5: Setting Ground Rules

Lesson 6: Structure Basics

9 Points
This lesson will briefly cover some of the basic care that home daycare providers should offer in their business that are geared to meet individual needs and age brackets.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Daily Schedules and Activities of DayCare
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 6: Structure Basics

Lesson 7: Dealing with Behaviors

10 Points
Daycare providers must also learn proper policies and procedures in terms of discipline so that harmony in the daycare setting is provided as well as satisfaction from parents.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 7: Dealing with Behaviors

Lesson 8: Dealing with Parents

10 Points
In this lesson, we will discuss different parental concerns regarding daycares, as well as the childcare provider's concerns in terms of running their business.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 8: Dealing with Parents

Lesson 9: Problem Solving Techniques

10 Points
This lesson focuses on several problem-solving techniques that may help childcare providers deal not only with children's bad habits, but those of parents as well.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 9: Problem Solving Techniques

Lesson 10: The Importance of Support

10 Points
Being able to admit that and you may need some extra help or support is essential in maintaining a smoothly functioning day care business as well as providing emotional and physical support for your own health.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 10: The Importance of Support

Lesson 11: Marketing Your Business

64 Points
Understanding basic marketing strategies will help your business grow at a pace that you can easily manage.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Starting DayCare; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Quiz for Lesson 11: Marketing Your Business
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
164
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Establish a plan to start a daycare service.
  • Summarize licensing and registering requirements for your daycare business.
  • Describe preparing your home for business.
  • Summarize safety requirements before doing anything else.
  • Summarize ground rules, structure, basics, and dealing with behaviors.
  • Summarize strategies for dealing with parents.
  • Describe ways to market the business.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Launching Your Home Daycare Business
Course Number: 7550140
Lessons Rating: 4.52 / 5 Stars (608 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: April 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.4 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: UniversalClass Instructional Team
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "All of the lessons were helpful to me!" -- Tamaron C.
  • "I particularly liked the last lesson because I was struggling with the marketing aspect of my daycare." -- Meghan S.
  • "A very informative course covering the basics on how to start a home daycare." -- Tracy C.
  • "THE WHOLE COURSE WAS GREAT!" -- Gretchen S.
  • "I found the whole course to be very helpful in helping me to start my own home daycare business." -- Amanda L.
  • "Thank you for providing this course to those who want to continue their education." -- Breana T.
  • "Thank you for the help. It was good experience and I really enjoyed learning new things for myself." -- Olga G.
  • "I really enjoyed taking this class. My experience as a mother helped me with this class. I have been trying to figure out what I want to do with myself, and I think I want to work with children. I thought the instructor did an EXCELLENT job!" -- Kathleen C.
  • "The whole content was very well presented. Thanks." -- Evangeline A.