I receive many emails and also hear a lot of stories as to why people don’t start a daycare. It’s not that they are not interested, but they have their own reasons as to why there not getting into what I call the “best business since sliced bread”.

#1 Reason- My husband won’t let me do it. I always follow up this comment with the question; does your husband have any idea on how much money you could make? And on top of all of that have the ability to stay home with your children and have a meal on the table, laundry done at 6:00P.M.? He might reconsider your plea if you bring up these key facts to him.

#2 Reason- I don’t have any time, or I home school my children during the day. My solution to this? Hire an employee who works part time. Last year I paid my FULL-TIME employee $16,000 in wages. You already get the idea I made a whole lot more money and didn’t even work close to part-time. A lot of people don’t want to hire anyone and pay them, but it’s worth it. It gives you independance and to me it’s totally worth it.

#3 Reason- I don’t want to go to school or get a license. Do your research before you make a decision, find out what your state actually requires of you. Some states do not require a license and in the state of Wisconsin you only need 40 hours of education to start a daycare center.

#4 Reason- Will I make enough money? That’s entirely up to you. Work as much or as little or hire an employee. Being your own boss means you set your own rules. No one is telling you what to do anymore.