Things You'll Need:
- CPR certification A childproof home Snacks Toys Activities
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Step 1
Take a CPR certification class and become certified. Being CPR certified will help put some parents' minds at ease in the event anything might happen.
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Step 2
Childproof your home. This includes covering all electrical outlets, and putting childproof locks on all doors, cabinets, and the oven. Tuck away all electrical wiring and other items children might pull, chew on or trip over. Put away all chemicals, medications and potentially dangerous objects that are within reach of a child.
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Step 3
Purchase toys and activities for children aged 6 months to 5 years old. Make sure you have a wide range of items that will appear to both little boys and little girls. Think about avoiding toys with small parts that could become a choking hazard. Clean and disinfect all surfaces where the children will be present (in the rooms the children will be allowed access). Put up child gates to block children from entering rooms that will be off limits (such as your bedroom).
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Step 4
Design a flier that advertises what your at home preschool has to offer, your qualifications, the amenities and activities you will provide, the hours of operation, days of the week and, of course, price per child. Hand these out to every potential parent you can think of or find. Some good places to find parents are at the park, mommy and me classes, baby stores and large work buildings where mothers returning to work might need a quality daycare.
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Step 5
Stock up your fridge and pantry with nutritional and kid-friendly snacks. Keep a file on every child you care for listing their parents' contact information, any allergies they have, things to avoid, sitting schedule and nap schedule. Start the preschool, and, hopefully, word of mouth will help it continue to grow.
