› Child Care Certification Example select Expression of Interest Business Model Planning Application Process Next Page: Application Process 66% Complete Making a Business Plan Información en español Set your child care business up for success. Work with a local certification agency to create a business plan. They will help you understand your community's unique child care needs and figure out how to meet important child care program standards and requirements, like hiring and training qualified staff, acquiring local permits, and more. Get step-by-step instructions for creating your own child care business plan below. Understand the Community Need for Your Program Your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R) can connect you with business resources and information on your community's child care needs. They can help you identify in-demand services for your area and review the latest market rates set by similar child care providers. Talk to local community members and business owners about their needs and experiences. Explore the free resources provided by Thriving Wisconsin on child care program budgeting, hiring, curriculum, marketing, etc. Check with your Local Municipality Your local government may have specific restrictions or requirements for regulated child care programs. Check with your local municipality to find out if you will need additional permits before you can be certified. Find Out if You're Eligible Make sure your home and child care business will qualify for certification. Review the DCF 202 Rules for certified child care providers as well as the Standards and Checklist for Family/In-Home Child Care. Note: Please use Google's web browser, Chrome, to access the Administrative Rules and Statutes online. Review the Training Requirements Do you and your staff have the training you need to be certified? Review Wisconsin's Certification Training Requirements to ensure you have or can obtain the required training. Be prepared to upload and submit training documentation during the online application process. Create a Business Plan Prepare a business plan that includes start-up and operating costs. Not sure how to begin? Connect with your local certification agency for help. Consider developing a policy manual, parent handbook, or contract that outlines your business's operating policies, rates, and more. Use DCF's Sample Policy for Family Child Care Programs to develop your own.
