Business Guides for Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes

Opening a licensed child care facility is not simple. Colorado Department of Early Childhood created business guides to help demystify the process and link to the relevant government regulations/policies that cross departments and levels of government.

These business guides are designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and nonprofit leaders open and operate successful licensed child care centers and homes. Find easily navigable sections dedicated to child care licensing and quality ratings; zoning, fire codes and health inspections; obtaining a business license and insurance; basic business planning and human resource guides; public and private pay options; and staff training and qualifications.

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