So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center, 1e [Paperback]

Gallagher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1995

This helpful resource explains how to begin one's own day-care business, providing information on financing, legal aspects, and effective marketing techniques. Tips from experienced directors help minimize start-up problems.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

In her short, basic, but comprehensive manual, Gallagher, an experienced working mother and day-care operator, offers a step-by-step plan for the would-be day-care provider. She divides her advice into eight sections, including administration, advertising and promotion, and curriculum guidance. Gallagher also gives helpful ideas for after the center is open, such as how to do effective fund-raising--a most important topic! Jo Peer-Haas

Product Details

• Paperback: 109 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943135532
• ISBN-13: 978-0943135533
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #301,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent step by step instructions on opening day care, September 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center, 1e (Paperback)

this book outlines everything from the concept, agencies, equipment, staff to hire, keeping good staff, parent involvement, and much more. Easy to read and understand instructions.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Reading, June 2, 2000

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Tauye Simmons - See all my reviews

This review is from: So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center, 1e (Paperback)

Great Book! It was easy to read and I especially enjoyed the lessons learned from child care professionals referenced throughout the book. Provided practical knowledge on everything from up-start, grand opening to dealing with difficult situations like child abuse. Also get Profitable Child Care by Nan Howkins

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book with HELPFUL advice, April 16, 2002

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Jennifer B. Long "jennie71379" (Providence, RI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: So You Want to Open a Profitable Child Care Center, 1e (Paperback)

My mom, sister in law and I are in the process of opening our own daycare center--we find that this book is very helpful-with suggestions on where to get a buisness loan, to how to look for the perfect location to setting up the center itself, it can't be beat. We know nothing about getting a buisness started but we love children and this book reinforced our desire to take the leap into the unknown.
Absolutely wonderful resource!