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Step 1
Start by contacting your county's Department of Children and Family Services. They can tell you if there are any local or state grants available. Get child care start-up grant monies from the federal government. (See Resources)
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Step 2
Consider hiring a grant resource company to help you secure government grant money. Most online resources charge a monthly fee to help you locate the best matched grants for your day care business.
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Step 3
Fill out all applications and write any essays or other information needed to send with your grant. Take the time to double check your work and make sure you include all the information requested.
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Step 4
Remember the number of individuals applying for grants is much larger than the number of grants available. Make your applications stand out by including anything you can to help your cause.
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Step 5
Look for food grants from the state or federal government. Find grants for toys, regulation beds and learning materials. It may be easier to get money to start up a daycare business if you focus on certain aspects of the start-up.
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Step 6
Use any grant money the government gives you in the manner it was intended. Keep good accounting records, and document expenses related to all money for future tax returns.
