I'd like to start a child care center in my own home. What is the first step?

Call the Department of Human Services and talk to a licensor to discuss the current standards. Licensing requirements are outlined in a document called Rule 2. Local counties license these centers, and you can obtain specific information by calling the information line at your county. Graduates of the Child Development program have successfully started their own family child care business. The diploma requirements are actually more than what the state requires. However, to be a well rounded teacher, it is best to have all the knowledge you can. Back to top Smiley teeter-totter 3. Will my credits transfer? Again, it depends. Several students have successfully transferred credits to the Metropolitan State College and University Urban Teacher Program, or the Education Programs at University of Wisconsin - Stout, St. Cloud State, Bethel, and Concordia. Some of the colleges accept our credits as part of the regular program, and some will only accept credits as elective. We actually have ...  more