I want to start a daycare center at my house. I want to know that is it necessary to get legal permission or a license to start a daycare center. I want to start only a daycare not a preschool. Please advise me as soon as possible as to whether I need to register my daycare center or if it's OK if I start it immediately.
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You need to talk to someone at your state's department of human services. They are the ones in most states the regulate daycare centers. In many states the requirement to be certified or licensed depends on the number of children you are going to have in your care. Do not open for business until you have all of your facts and legal requirements in place, or you will face the risk of being closed down quickly.
Be very careful and follow the first responders advise.
ususally anything business/service that has to do with children will have some state regulations and usually anyone working, living etc on the premises will have to go through the state's system to be sure they are no potential harm to the children.
Lots of rules apply and they will/may investigate the facilities to make sure you have everything set up the proper way (their way).
This is a very good way for someone to earn extra money and still stay at home but do try to be well informed before you start.
No one here knows where you live and all states (countries?) have different rules and regulations - even cities and counties may have additional regulations.
Many people do just take care of a child or two in their home and never report to any agency but this can present problems. Neighbor may complain and report you but it still may be okay. Some residential areas do not allow this type of business under any circumstances.
Also, don't forget that this is "income" and the IRS will want their share.
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