Essential Tips To HR Planning For Your Daycare Business

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You’ve done your planning and decided that you’ll need additional help. So how do you ensure that you get the best candidate through your door?

All business owners need to understand the importance of human resource (HR) planning. HR planning is not a fancy term for large organizations to execute. Even small businesses need to ensure that their HR is in order to function properly. Failing to manage your HR properly could result in a shortage of manpower when you need it or too many manpower when you don’t need them and therefore incurring unnecessary cost.

So, what is HR planning? Marketing has its 4Ps whilst HR has 6Rs. It is ensuring that you have the Right staff in the Right numbers, doing the Right job, at the Right time and at the Right place and most importantly, do the job right.

Finding the right staff in the right numbers

There are a number of options to manage temporary shortages in manpower. Firstly, you can hire part-time workers. They are a good option especially when you have a lot of children under half-day care. You can also think about engaging temporary employment agencies. This option is more suitable for less critical positions such as teacher assistants rather than the caregiver. The next option is to have your staff work longer hours and pay them overtime for it.

For permanent manpower shortages, you’ll need to a recruitment campaign to hire. You can do this either via advertisement, referral or hire an employment agency to help you with it.

Doing the right job at the right time and right place

There are a number of factors to take into consideration to ensure that you hire the right person. You need to look indepth into a number of factors:

• What will be the candidate’s duties and tasks. Try to be as specific as possible on the job duties that is required of the candidate. This information will come in useful when drawing up the advertisement.

• Do you need the candidate to be proficient in any tools or equipment such as the computer or musical instrument?

• What’s the working environment of the candidate? E.g. What are the working hours? Will the candidate be on shift? Where is the candidate supposed to be stationed, especially if you have more than one outlet)? How many children does the daycare centre care for? What are the age groups?

• What will be his/her working relationship with fellow colleagues. Who will the candidate be reporting to? Will there be any staff that he/she will be required to supervise?

• What are the job requirements?

- What are the qualities that the candidate should possess? Do you want the candidate to be able to handle children and be patient with children?

- Do you need the candidate to possess prior experience in childcare?

- What are the qualifications you would like them to possess? Do they need to possess a Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood? Do you need the candidate to have first aid training?

Doing the job right

Finally, you need to sort out what you’ll need to do to attract candidates of the above qualities to apply for the position and perform their job well.

• You need to decide what are the benefits you will be offering to the candidate; e.g. annual leave, insurance, subsidy (if they put their child at your daycare centre), etc.

• Most importantly, you need to decide how you intend to remunerate the candidate.

Finding the right candidate is only the tip of the ice berg. The challenge after that will be to think of ways to retain your staff.

Happy Hiring!

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Most day cares are non-profit organizations that must operate within a tight budget that covers the costs of facilities, staff and all of the equipment and materials for operating a quality and stimulating environment for children. It’s a balancing act with little room for extras for the center or it’s staff.

One way to offset the cost of extra curriculum, supplies or staff bonus programs is through fundraising. Our moms have successfully raised funds for our daycare centers, enabling them bring in additional music, art and science events, animal encounters, host special celebration days - like Hawaiian Luaus, purchase sun shades for the playground and fund the staff bonus pool.

Listed below are fundraising programs that have been successfully implemented that you can take, adapt and use at your center:

Garage Sales. Gather your family’s extras and have a group garage sale to benefit your daycare center. Post signs at school to have other families bring their donations in a few weeks before the sale so you can have time to price and organize the items.

Auction. Have an informal auction of donated goods and services in your daycare’s lobby with write-in bids. You can also help organize an auction event, complete with tickets that must be purchased to attend. The event usually has catering, a bar, entertainment and live auction and those costs must be factored into the budget.

Donations. Ask the merchants your frequent regularly if they have goods or services they can donate to the center. Describe the center, what you are raising funds for and explain the donation is tax deductible. Many requests will be positively received. We have found that we’ve received the best response when collecting donations in the spring, summer and early fall so we’re not competing with other donation requests around the holidays. These donations are then incorporated into the school auctions.

Open Ebay Store. Large scale auction events are really only practical one or two times a year for daycare centers because of the costs involved. Consider having a committee that solicits donations year long and sells them in an open market, such as Ebay. It expands your fundraising circle from the immediate circle to a global reach.

Matching Gifts. Remind parents that many corporations have matching gifts programs for donations to non-profit organizations and daycare centers usually qualify. Under this benefit, the corporation may match your cash donation by 50 to 100%.

Artwork By Children. Work with the classroom teachers to create artwork that can be displayed a gallery and sold to parents. Creative projects made by the children or that feature a child’s picture make wonderful gifts for family and friends and sell well when priced appropriately.

Recognition. Parents can memorize their children by purchasing an engraved plaque for a wall, a stamped brick for a walkway or a large piece of equipment for the playground. Think about how large non-profit organizations recognize their large donors and adapt it to your environment. Have an area in your newsletter that regularly recognizes contributions from the parents of the center, whether they be monetary, time or goods and services.

For more great information about expecting and parenting, visit MomRecommended.com, a site for moms by moms. Annie Valle is a freelance writer, web designer and a mom. You'll find product reviews, recipes, baby names, free projects and more, when you visit http://www.momrecommended.com.

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Developing An Effective Daycare Business Plan

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In order for any business including a daycare business to be successful it is advised to do a business plan. By completing a daycare business plan you will be better prepared and know if your business idea is one that you can succeed at. Below are a few steps that you can take when developing a business plan. You can use the information below as well as go to the 2005 Small Business Resource Guide and develop and write your own business plan. If this is more than you think you can handle you can hire an accountant to do this for you, but realize that it can be expensive. Or another way is to go the middle road and utilize a Business Plan Template that will cover all the basics, you will only have to update the information that pertains to your individual business.

Daycare Business Plan Outline

A business plan should consist of six (6) things.

Cover sheet

Statement of purpose

Table of contents

The Business - Covers Description, Marketing, Competition, Operating procedures, Personnel, Business insurance and Financial data

Financial Data - Loan applications, Capital equipment and supply list, Balance sheet, Breakeven analysis, Pro-Forma income projections (profit & loss statements) and Pro-forma cash flow.

Supporting Documentation - Tax returns, Personal financial statements, Lease or purchase agreements, Copy of Licenses and other legal documentation and Copy of resumes of all principals

Other things to consider

While developing your daycare business plan their are some things that you will want to make sure that you focus on and decide on in the process. A business plan should be a well thought out process and should not be rushed. Focus on these areas below and it will help ensure that you have a well thought out business plan.

Define Your Business & Vision.

Write Down Your Goals.

Know Your Customers.

Learn From Your Competition.

Count The Cost

By following this information, you should have a good start at creating a successful business plan. Remember in order to have a successful Daycare Business a Daycare Business Plan is a must. This is a start but you will need more indepth informations.

To help with this J. Wayne Norris the owner of http://www.start-a-home-day-care-business.com has compiled his site with information on the subject. Go to his site for information on starting a daycare and information about developing a daycare business plan.

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Child Care - Choosing A Daycare Center

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In this article we're going to cover some basic things to do and ask when choosing a daycare center for your child.

The first thing you need to do when going to a daycare center to determine if it's one you want to send your child to is ask them if they have any openings. This should be the very first question you ask. If their answer is no and you need daycare in the near future then they most likely will not be able to meet your needs. If, however, you really want this center then find out when they expect to have an opening and make plans.

The next thing you have to find out is where the center is located and how the traffic is in early morning or rush hour evening hours. If traffic is really bad you know that you're going to have to leave yourself extra time to get your child to the center and extra time for pickup, especially if the center closes at a certain hour.

The next thing you have to find out is what their hours of operation are. If the center has hours from 9 to 6 and you have to be at work at 8 AM then you are going to have a bit of a problem unless you can arrange to have someone else bring your child to the center. Most centers however do have hours long before normal work hours begin and long after normal work hours end. Just make sure you find out exactly what the hours are.

The next thing that's important to know is if there are any special holidays or dates when the center is closed. Not all businesses celebrate all holidays. For example, many businesses may be open on Martin Luther King's birthday. If yours is one of them and the center is closed for that day you are going to have to make plans for someone to either stay with your child or if possible bring your child to another center for a day or if worst comes to worst, bring your child to work. Make sure you know this well in advance.

Of course you are going to have to find out what the center charges and if there are any special supplies you will have to bring. Some centers provide diapers and food but many do not. So find this out in advance. Also, find out how payment needs to be made and when. Some centers require payment in advance and other allow you to pay at the end of each period, whether it be weekly or monthly.

It may not be a bad idea to find out the ages of the other children. If they are all older than your child you may not want to take your child to that center as there could be a greater danger of problems.

Find out if the center offers some kind of flex time in case you have a strange schedule. Some centers actually have a day shift and a night shift. Find this out if your needs require odd hours.

This may not seem important but find out what their turnover rate is. A high turnover rate may indicate a poorly run center.

Find out if there are backups to the main provider should he or she become ill. The last thing you want to find out is that you can't bring your child one day because there is only one caregiver and they are out sick.

Finally, find out if the center is certified. While this doesn't always mean the center is great, you'll have a better chance of getting a good center if it is certified.

By following the above tips you should have little trouble in finding a suitable daycare center for your child.

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Michael Russell
Your Independent guide to Child Care
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Daycare Supplies & Equipment - 7 Must Have's

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Daycare supplies and equipment generally include toys, books, and other items, but these are only part of what you need to really create an organized learning environment for your students. Below is a list of seven “must haves” you need for your classroom.

1. Art storage for kids – Part of the daycare supplies and equipment you need to get ready for your students are art supplies because children love to be creative and to make art. However, keeping track of all those supplies and the children you’re watching can be a nightmare. You need to have some type of storage unit that will keep all of these supplies organized and accessible to your students.

2. Art easels – Setting up art stations where everything students need to start creating is available is a nice way of letting the students have a little more independence and self-expression. Plus, if you use art easels with underneath storage you’ll also have art storage for kids.

3. Appropriately sized tables and chairs – Your daycare supplies and equipment may not normally include classroom furniture, but it’s worth considering. While it may be easier to use desks and other items designed for older students, you should always try to provide your students with tables and chairs they can work at comfortably.

4. Safe steps or stools – One problem in many daycares and elementary classrooms is that existing items may not be easily accessible by your students. For example, drinking fountains are sometimes too high off the ground to be useful to students. Lowering the fountains is not a cost effective option, but you could buy special child-friendly stools or steps to make the fountains – or other taller parts of your classroom – easy and safe to reach for your students.

5. Media storage – A few decades ago, the only media storage you would need in your classroom is a place for books and maybe a place to listen to records or cassettes. Today, you might have a sizable arsenal of media at your disposal, including CD’s and DVD’s. That means you need a place to store all of those items. Remember if you want your students to be able to select the items or to return them when they are finished, you’ll want to choose media storage furniture that is closer to the ground and is visually appealing.

6. Cubbie storage – Part of the daycare supplies and equipment you need should include a way of your students to safely store their own items. Cubbie storage is a good way to do this because each child can have their own pre-assigned spot and because the cubbies make it easy to keep their items organized. Having the items stored far away from the actual classroom learning environment is a good idea so students won’t be easily distracted.

7. Toy storage – Toys, especially building blocks and similar “loose” toys, can be hard to keep organized. However, there are options available to make it easier. Consider using clear tote boxes to keep together certain types of toys, such as blocks, doll clothes, plastic food, etc. Your students will be able to easily see what’s inside each box and can pick the one he or she wants to play with. When finished, they can put everything neatly back in the box for the next students to enjoy. When you’re trying to get together all of the daycare supplies and equipment you need, don’t forget the importance of organization in your classroom environment.

Patricia Giadone is the owner of http://www.childrensorganizers.com/ an online provider of discount classroom and home furniture for parents, daycares, preschools, and churches. Her writing focuses on early childhood and the benefits of organization in the classroom and at home.

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If you do the right things, your daycare center will become successful and make you great money. A lot of women have taken the step towards financial freedom and greater income. A daycare center is a great business not only financially, but also spiritually. Working with children is one of the greatest pleasures in the world.

Once your day care center is off the ground and becomes successful, you will need to hire an employee to assist you in the day to day running of your business.

How to make sure you hire the right person? Here the steps you need to take:

1. Experience - Don't be too strict on experience. After all, once, when we were all younger, we had no experience and had to start out ourselves. Your employees don't need to have experience in the daycare business, but they should have some references, even if it's from families whom they babysat for.

2. Make sure that your employees are available for a long time - If your staff keeps changing, the parents of the children in your daycare will become suspicious that something fishy is going on. This kind of instability is also very bad for the children. Make sure that whoever you hire wants the job for a long time.

3. Explain the job carefully and in detail - You don't want there to be any misunderstandings after your new employee begins work. Explain the job requirements in detail. Don't be afraid to repeat yourself. It is better to be annoying than to miss anything.

4. Give a trial period - During the first month or so, watch your new employee carefully. Make sure that he or she works well with the kids, has a lot of patience, doesn't get mad easily and so forth. If things don't work out, don't be afraid to fire your employee. You have an obligation to your business and your customers.

If you follow these 4 tips, you will hire the right people and be able to build your daycare center.

To read more about how to start and expand a daycare business visit this webpage: Starting A Day Care Center

Lucy Doyle runs a home business and is an expert on starting and operating successful daycare centers.

To read how you can too become a successful businesswoman by starting your own profitable daycare visit Lucy Doyle's expert webpage on starting daycare centers at this dedicated webpage: http://www.squidoo.com/startingadaycare

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Maximize Daycare Income: Blog Daycare Activities-Menus, & Mom Tips For Passive Income

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When you run a daycare at home, you may think you’ve maxed out your time and effort, but - have you?

Every day you plan a daycare menu, child activities, and offer Mom’s tips for making the most of parenting time, because you have experience in those areas. Why not share your daycare experiences and have additional income?

Blog your daycare experiences, run an online forum for parents, and design a website with Tips for Mom’s and Toddlers, or After School Plans and make a bundle from your efforts with passive income streams. Use your daily child-loved meal plans as pages on your website, or blog the craziest stunt your most recently acquired two year old attempted, and you’ve got a winning site with frequent visitor miles.

When you share your day online, other moms become part of your community and you make a buck or two from an alternative source of business. The day is good. Your active income from running a daycare may only make a few dollars a day with all the deductions, but your alternative income streams may bring you a hundred dollars or more, depending on what kind of income streams you include.

You can Maximize your Daycare Income by sharing what you do, increasing your visibility, and making a name for yourself as an expert in your field of child care.

The daily events that make you laugh with joy or cry tears of distress can bring you fame and additional income if you blog it.

When you share your expert knowledge with other daycare moms through a forum, or website, you can offer benefits and bonuses that bring them more income options. Your ideas become valuable and people begin to look for your words of wisdom.

Jan Verhoeff enjoys additional Spring Income from operating a Tax Consulting Business from her home in Southeastern Colorado. IF you’re looking for information, need help with online filing, or just want to discuss your tax prep with a professional, Jan offers hourly consulting fees at reasonable rates. Or you may search http://taxprep101.blogspot.com/ for Tax Advice and Information at no cost to you.

If you choose to develop your business with additional income streams, Jan Verhoeff can help. Visit http://brandyourmarket.com/ for more information about business development and branding your market.

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