How to Start Your Own Preschool Program
Working parents of young children need someone qualified to take care of their children during the day. Many parents who don't work also place their children in preschool programs to prepare them for elementary school. This article will help you learn the steps toward starting your own quality preschool program.
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Instructions
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Consult with a counselor at your local small business center to get help with writing a business plan and researching licenses required by your county and state to start and operate a preschool program.
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Secure a building that will accommodate your needs, including classrooms, an office area, and a kitchen area. You will also need bathrooms sized for young children. Look for a site that was previously used for a child care facility.
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Prepare the classrooms by purchasing and placing chairs, tables, toys, books, and other items appropriate for the age groups that will meet in each room.
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Hire qualified teachers. Conduct criminal background checks using the available resources for your state or by subscribing to a reputable online service.
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Prepare lesson plans for the subjects to be taught. Check with your state's board of education to determine their requirements for preschool children.
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Arrange for inspections. Depending on your state's requirements, you may need periodic health inspections as well as inspections by the board of education.
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Advertise your preschool. Place ads in local parenting magazines and on parenting websites. Advertise through area schools to reach parents that also have younger children. Utilize word-of-mouth advertising by promoting your school to other members of groups and associations to which you belong.
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Tips & Warnings
Involve parents in the curriculum planning and continue to communicate regularly with parents once your program is launched.
Conduct thorough background checks for criminal records on all employees, not just teachers, for your protection as well as your students'.
