How to Start a Daycare in Georgia
Starting your own Georgia daycare service can be a profitable business. In 2009 the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) reported that Georgia had 297,733 families with both parents in the work force., and there were 522,063 children under the age of six requiring child care. Aspiring daycare providers need to be aware of Georgia's daycare requirements and regulations. They will be responsible for creating a safe environment and organizing activities that stimulate the growth and development of the kids. Providers will have to know about licensing, childcare laws and necessary training.
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Contact the correct authorities to inquire about starting your daycare. Contact the Department of Early Care and Learning and request their licensing application packet. This packet contains all the information regarding the licensing application, hiring employees and safety measures your facility has to meet. It also contains the license application and other forms you will have to fill out. The Department of Early Care and Learning will assist you during the entire licensing process.
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Department of Early Care and Learning
10 Park Place South, Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-651-7182
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Meet the requirements set for daycare providers in the state of Georgia. You have to be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma, or the equivalent. Additional training in child care development and orientation and training set forth by the Department of Early Care and Learning is also required. Daycare providers also have to know CPR and first aid.
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Fingerprinting and a criminal background check are part of the licensing process. Subject to fingerprinting and a criminal background check. All daycare providers (and daycare staff) have to undergo this process. If the results are unsatisfactory the applicant cannot operate or work at a daycare.
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Choose a facility that abides by the Department of Early Care and Learning health and safety regulations. Expect inspections by the local health, building and fire department. (The facility will have to be approved before you can run a daycare service in it). The facility has to meet capacity regulations and diaper changing areas, teacher supplies and hazardous materials all need to have their own designated location.
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Hire teachers and teacher aides. Everyone you hire will have to subject to fingerprinting and criminal background checks and they will have to meet the Georgia's educational and training requirements.
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Expect to have your facility inspected on a regular basis to assure that it meets safety and health inspections and meets all the state's demands.
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