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    Field notes for future daycare owners.

    Practical, plain-spoken guidance drawn from a decade of opening and operating New York daycares. No theory, no fluff, just the lessons we wish someone had handed us on day one.

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    A library of lessons we are getting ready to share

    We are putting the finishing touches on a series of guides written from real experience, not theory. Here is a preview of what is on the way. Want to know the moment they go live? Let us know at the bottom of this page.

    How to Prepare for Your First DOH Inspection
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    Licensing & Compliance

    How to Prepare for Your First DOH Inspection

    A walk-through of what an inspector actually looks at, the documentation they ask for first, and the small details that catch new daycare owners off guard on inspection day.

    8 min readRead soon
    The Real Cost of Opening a Daycare in New York
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    Business Setup

    The Real Cost of Opening a Daycare in New York

    From build-out and equipment to licensing fees and your reserve fund, a honest look at what it takes to open your doors, and where people most often underestimate.

    10 min readRead soon
    LLC vs. Sole Proprietor: Choosing the Right Structure
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    Business Setup

    LLC vs. Sole Proprietor: Choosing the Right Structure

    How the business structure you pick on day one affects your liability, your taxes, and your ability to grow, explained without the legal jargon.

    6 min readRead soon
    5 Staff File Mistakes That Fail Inspections
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    Licensing & Compliance

    5 Staff File Mistakes That Fail Inspections

    Staff files are one of the most common reasons daycares get cited. Here are the five errors we see again and again, and exactly how to prevent each one.

    5 min readRead soon
    Writing a Parent Handbook Families Actually Read
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    Operations & Policy

    Writing a Parent Handbook Families Actually Read

    A warm, clear parent handbook sets expectations and protects your program. Here is how to write one that families keep and refer back to.

    7 min readRead soon
    Funding Your Daycare: Grants, Loans, and What Works
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    Financial & Funding

    Funding Your Daycare: Grants, Loans, and What Works

    A practical look at the funding options available to New York childcare providers, what lenders actually want to see, and how to position your program.

    9 min readRead soon

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