{"id":18372,"date":"2021-08-07T11:16:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T11:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joyg4.sg-host.com\/5-%d8%a3%d8%b3%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%a8-%d8%aa%d8%ac%d8%b9%d9%84-%d9%85%d8%b4%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%b9%d9%83-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af-%d8%a7%d8%ae%d8%aa%d9%8a%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%83-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a3%d9%88\/"},"modified":"2023-05-30T06:53:16","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T06:53:16","slug":"the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/","title":{"rendered":"The Guide to Starting Your Own Preschool project?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Congratulations on making the decision to start your own preschool! Whatever your reason, whether you\u2019re a teacher with a vision or a parent who sees a need, opening a preschool isn&#8217;t easy. If you want to run a successful preschool, you need expert advice, a clear preschool business plan, and\u00a0preschool software\u00a0to help you stay organized and streamline your operations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your success in opening a preschool will depend on careful management of the startup process. This guide will explain exactly how to start your own preschool, from writing a business plan and choosing a location, to marketing, hiring, and managing your day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#1_Learn_about_preschool_licensing_requirements\" >1. Learn about preschool licensing requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#2_Write_a_preschool_business_plan\" >2. Write a preschool business plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#3_Find_a_location_for_your_preschool\" >3. Find a location for your preschool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#4_Get_insurance_for_your_preschool\" >4. Get insurance for your preschool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#5_Prepare_your_preschool_facility\" >5. Prepare your preschool facility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#6_Develop_policies_and_procedures\" >6. Develop policies and procedures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#7_Hire_staff_to_help_you_run_your_preschool\" >7. Hire staff to help you run your preschool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#8_Prepare_your_preschool_curriculum\" >8. Prepare your preschool curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#9_Seek_accreditation\" >9. Seek accreditation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#10_Invest_in_preschool_software\" >10. Invest in preschool software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/the-guide-to-starting-your-own-preschool-project\/#11_Market_your_preschool_and_seek_applicants\" >11. Market your preschool and seek applicants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Learn_about_preschool_licensing_requirements\"><\/span>1. Learn about preschool licensing requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your local government will have rules and regulations that will govern you as both a preschool and a small business owner. You&#8217;ll want to strictly comply with both. Start by checking out Child Care Aware\u00ae of America\u2019s\u00a0licensing guidelines for preschools, and then research your specific state and city. If you\u2019re in California, the Department of Social Services has a guide for\u00a0how to become a licensed preschool. Most states will have something similar.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Write_a_preschool_business_plan\"><\/span>2. Write a preschool business plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Writing a preschool business plan\u00a0is a big task, but due diligence and hard work at this stage will inform the rest of the process. Here you\u2019ll hash out your preschool&#8217;s mission statement, marketing plan, organizational plan, staffing, operations, budgets, and more. You\u2019ll need to do your research, with a focus on understanding how much it will cost to successfully launch a preschool. Are you using your own money, or are you seeking a small business loan? Have you looked into preschool grants? For additional help, the\u00a0U.S. Small Business Association\u00a0provides detailed instructions on writing a general business plan.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Find_a_location_for_your_preschool\"><\/span>3. Find a location for your preschool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Are you opening a small, home-based preschool, looking to rent an existing preschool facility, or starting a preschool from scratch with a brand new facility? In any case, you\u2019ll need to find a home for your preschool. Check your city\u2019s zoning laws and preschool licensing guidelines when you\u2019re making this decision to be sure your location is compliant.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_insurance_for_your_preschool\"><\/span>4. Get insurance for your preschool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Depending on the type and size of your preschool, you\u2019ll need insurance policies of several different types, including liability, property, workers\u2019 compensation, and business insurance. Again, check the preschool licensing requirements for guidance.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Prepare_your_preschool_facility\"><\/span>5. Prepare your preschool facility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you&#8217;re getting ready to open a preschool, you&#8217;ll obviously need furniture and supplies. You\u2019ll also need safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, disaster supplies, etc. Running your own preschool comes with lots of safety issues that you\u2019ll definitely want to be prepared for.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Develop_policies_and_procedures\"><\/span>6. Develop policies and procedures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Working off of your business plan, write out\u00a0policies and procedures\u00a0and\u00a0handbooks\u00a0for your staff and families. You\u2019ll also develop a\u00a0disaster or crisis management plan\u00a0and health, safety, privacy, and nutrition protocols, all under the guidance of your local preschool licensing requirements.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Hire_staff_to_help_you_run_your_preschool\"><\/span>7. Hire staff to help you run your preschool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Verify the preschool licensing requirements for staff ratios and teachers\u2019 educational backgrounds. Preschool staff are subject to criminal\u00a0background checks\u00a0and fingerprinting, and be sure to rigorously verify references and education levels. A preschool is only as good as its teachers, so make your\u00a0preschool hiring decisions\u00a0carefully.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Prepare_your_preschool_curriculum\"><\/span>8. Prepare your preschool curriculum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your preschool&#8217;s mission statement should guide this step, whether you are following an\u00a0existing pedagogy\u00a0or you have your own vision. A\u00a0carefully chosen preschool curriculum\u00a0is crucial to the quality of your preschool program.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Seek_accreditation\"><\/span>9. Seek accreditation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children\u00a0(NAEYC), only one in 10 preschools in the U.S. are accredited. This step is optional, but it will go a long way in your recruitment process, as it gives parents peace of mind that your program is high quality.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Invest_in_preschool_software\"><\/span>10. Invest in preschool software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the best ways to start a successful preschool in 2019 is to take advantage of the amazing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/joy-and-learn.com\/en\/educational-technology\/\" rel=\" noopener\">preschool technology<\/a>\u00a0at your disposal. Streamline your administrative tasks and you\u2019ll have more time to focus on providing your families a top-notch preschool experience\u2013which is your whole goal anyway, right?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Brightwheel makes easy-to-use\u00a0preschool software\u00a0that will help you manage your preschool and stay in touch with families. Your staff will use brightwheel for recording and tracking\u00a0daily events and activities in the classroom, and parents get real-time updates delivered to their mobile devices throughout the day. This powerful app also offers secure,\u00a0digital check-in\/check-out, and an automated paperless\u00a0billing system. This is a great way to keep your families\u00a0looped in on daily activities.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Market_your_preschool_and_seek_applicants\"><\/span>11. Market your preschool and seek applicants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At the very least you\u2019ll need marketing collateral and an online presence. List your preschool in local preschool directories and participate in preschool enrollment fairs in your area. Advertise through local businesses, parent groups, local events, popular blogs. Try sites like\u00a0Red Tricycle\u00a0and\u00a0Winnie.\u00a0Run a social media campaign focusing on your target population, or host a grand opening event to attract families. Once you\u2019ve managed to fill your inaugural student roster, continue with ongoing\u00a0marketing efforts\u00a0so that you\u2019ll always be building a customer base. A lot of preschools host community events and open houses throughout the year as a way to build a brand presence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Starting a preschool can be challenging, but running a successful preschool is extremely rewarding. Wishing you the best of luck on the journey to open your own preschool!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations on making the decision to start your own preschool! 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