How to Run a Home Daycare: Tips for Starting a Daycare

How to Handle an Illness Outbreak in Your Home Daycare

Where Imagination Grows — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:04:59 +0000

No matter how careful you are, illnesses are bound to make their way into your home daycare from time to time. Young children naturally share toys, explore their environment with their hands, and are still developing healthy hygiene habits. While you can’t prevent every illness, you can have a plan in place to reduce the […]

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Feeling Stuck? 10 Ways to Refresh Your Home Child Care Program

Where Imagination Grows — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:02:54 +0000

No matter how long you’ve been an in-home child care provider, it’s normal to hit a point where your program feels a little…stale. Maybe the toys aren’t holding children’s interest like they used to, your daily routine has become repetitive, or you’re simply feeling burned out after months of giving your all. The good news? […]

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Paid Time Off for Home Daycare Providers: How to Create a Fair Vacation Policy

Where Imagination Grows — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 05:47:32 +0000

Running a home daycare is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be physically and emotionally demanding. Unlike many other careers, there isn’t a substitute who can step in when you need a break. If you close your daycare, your income often stops, unless you’ve established a paid time off (PTO) policy. One of the biggest […]

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Is Your House Right for Running a Home Daycare?

Where Imagination Grows — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:14:52 +0000

Is your house right for running a home daycare? When starting a daycare in your home it’s important to survey your house and make sure that the setup of your home is conducive to running an in-home daycare. Not every house will work, but not every home needs to have a separate and defined daycare […]

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Sample Home Daycare Lunch Menus (Free 12-Week Meal Plan)

Where Imagination Grows — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 16:45:03 +0000

Planning daycare lunches week after week can quickly become one of the most time-consuming parts of running a home daycare. If you’ve ever found yourself staring into the refrigerator wondering what to serve for lunch, you’re not alone! To make meal planning easier, I’ve put together 12 weeks of sample home daycare lunch menus that […]

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Ultimate Home Daycare Cleaning Checklist (Free Printable)

Where Imagination Grows — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:06:05 +0000

Running a home daycare means wearing a lot of hats. You’re a teacher, caregiver, cook, organizer—and sometimes it feels like you’re also a full-time cleaning crew! Keeping your daycare clean isn’t just about appearances. A consistent cleaning routine helps reduce the spread of germs, creates a healthier environment for children, protects your business, and makes […]

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