What I wish I knew before I opened my daycare center.This week's video blog is a bit different.I take you back ….15 years back and share what I wish I had know then about running a daycare center that I know now.Here are my main talking pointsHaving a clear knowledge on budgeting and operating expensesDoing mindset work and crafting out a vision and educational mission statementNot comparing myself to other childcare business owners4.Creating policy booklets for my staff, business and the educational foundation.Having more confidence to feel good about the things that felt right to me.Learning to delegate, automate and outsource tasksinvesting in a business coach to help me through the hard times.
Starting a new business is no doubt a very exciting time in any entrepreneurs life!
I hope that I can inspire you to operate the childcare business you've envisioned for yourself.That’s it for me!See you next week.Christina RizakosDaycare business mentor and strategistPlaces you can find meYouTube and online communityHow to make sure your childcare center educational program is high quality!As a childcare business owner, creating your educational foundation will help you decide on so many things when operating your center: budget, hiring, interventions ….It’s so important to take the time and create an educational program you can be proud of.GOOD NEWS: EVERYONE IS UNIQUE AND THAT INCLUDES YOUR PHILOSOPHY.Here are some key ways on making sure you can do thatBefore you write your educational booklet:Do not compare yourself to other centersDo not copy or buy another philosophyTake the time to do a mindcheck: values, beliefs, vision, whyResearch philosophies, books and thought leaders that you respect When writing your educational booklet:Simplify the booklet in sections: do not focus on activities only….Write your educational mission statementInterventions and guidance techniques and methodsOther topics that you should include and that do relate to your educational program: nutrition, health, staff, communication…Clear policies and procedures, easy to readMake sure a copy is given to all your staffHow does your educational program influence so many things in your childcare businessHiring staff that fits your team cultureBudgeting: money will flow where your energy goesQuality of service: kids will feel it and so will your customersMarketing: once you’re clear on your vision, then you’ll know where and how to find your ideal customers.
Links mentioned in the video: https://www.profitabledaycare.com/blog/3documentsThat’s it for me!See you next week.Christina RizakosDaycare business mentor and strategistPlaces you can find meYouTube and online communityVisit for more information: Profitabledaycare.com