How to start a day care centre in India

Daycare centers can be related to centers for caring children of working couples, elderly by a person other than the child’s legal guardians. With the increase in the number of working couples who need professional assistance to handle their domestic works, this business has shown growth in popularity and demand.

Are you ready to start a Daycare Business

Day-care business is a very different experience of its own.

• If you enjoy spending time with children then this job will be a piece of cake, self-motivating, with never-ending enthusiasm.
• If you are an entrepreneur at heart, you will be able to have a hands-on experience of handling a business, the finances, marketing and taking critical decisions.
• However, there is an equally high responsibility of handling the finances as well as the health and safety of the staff and the children, thus financial and security risk is high.
• Also, tending to toddlers can seem to be a thankless job, and hence you need to have a passion and liking for your job.

How to obtain the license for a Daycare center in India

According to National Resource Centre for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, every home child care has to go through certain inspections and is licensed only if it provides for more than a few children.

• Attend child care classes and get a completion certificate. That is required for the final inspection.
• If you wish to open for a profitable organization, it is advised to incorporate a private limited company with your organization. If you wish to open a NON-PROFIT organization, you can apply for registration at MCA.gov.in
• Finally, schedule an inspection with the licensing agency and you will receive a licensing approval.

Getting started

1. Find a Good location – Before setting up a commercial daycare, you have to make sure that the location and schedule match with the people you expect to be your customers. The proper location for your daycare should be planned as such that the people don’t have any difficulty accessing it. The location should be away from any kinds of traffic in a pollution free area.
2. Availability of adequate space: An estimate of the numbers of children you want to care for will give you an idea of how much space you will require.
3. Basic facilities: While designing your facility you also have to keep in mind that basic amenities like bathrooms should be available and is maintained. A well fenced and protected play yard and a convenient kitchen for preparing snacks.
4. Scheduling the time: The opening and closing time of your daycare should be as such that the guardians of the children have no problem in leaving and receiving their child.

Daycare Marketing 

A proper marketing targeted towards your audience is the primary step towards a successful setup.

• Advertise in newspapers: Post online advertisements and at schools where you think your possible clients can come from. Let people know you are open for business.
• Meet parents and guardians: Talk to them about the facilities available in your daycare.
• Learn on the run: Keep taking feedbacks from the guardians of the children. Ask them about their reviews and where you can make improvements.