Buying a House to Use as a Daycare
Has anyone bought a house to run a daycare out of? I was thinking it would be a better investment than rent, plus if the daycare flopped I would own real estate.
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I bought the house I live in to use as a daycare, otherwise I would have purchased something much smaller. Because I went house shopping with daycare in mind I picked one that had a great floor plan that worked for daycare. My entire downstairs is daycare-land with the exception of the master bedroom (they are not permitted in there) and the kitchen.
There are several providers here who use other houses for their daycare. However, I think most of them rent them out. |
Originally Posted by missy: I'm licensed as family care, not a center. If you have any specific questions, I'd be happy to help. :) Personally, I couldn't imagine doing it any other way. Kudos to the women who do!! likethis |
That's awesome, I love the house idea so far. Like home away from home for the kids in a way.
Blackcat, here in PA I believe I would still have to be a "center " if more than 6 kids. From what I've checked into so far, a reasonable mortgage would be a much better investment than office space in a good area. A good location sure costs! |
In NY we have to live in the home or we are considered a center... Even if you provide care in a duplex you have to provide care where your main kitchen is...
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Originally Posted by Familycare71: Now I'm a bit curious. I might have to call about that. Laurel |
Originally Posted by Laurel: We also have to go through the entire re-liscense process if we move. |
Originally Posted by Laurel: We are permitted to have 12 children by ourself as long as they fall within certain age groups. Only a certain amount are permitted to be under 18 months, a certain amount under 4, etc. Have you called your licensing department to inquire about owning a separate home for daycare JUST to make sure before you begin investigating more? |
I did! Its a center. It is a waaaaay better value than renting. But you can't call the landlord when stuff breaks. :lol:
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Originally Posted by EntropyControlSpecialist: That's weird. Until just writing the above I had forgotten that I could do 10 during the summer if I wanted to. Then I'd have to get rid of one of my preschoolers. I'd look into them changing that as it isn't fair but I really don't care as I don't want to do it anyway. :ouch: Laurel |
Originally Posted by Laurel: I also know a local woman who started off doing home daycare and then bought a house just for daycare, BUT its registered as a center (so she can have more kids), and she also has a BA and director permits. |
Actually i had a drem about this last night but i think it's a good idea. You don't have to share your homw and work space.
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Originally Posted by Starburst: I am curious though as I can't find anything online about it but I didn't look very long either. Laurel |
If I could watch more than five, I'd have done it in a separate location.
Only problem with that here is that land is impossible to find. We looked TWO YEARS before we found this property and land. Thankfully, we did keep in mind I had the daycare when we bought the house and its perfect for multi purpose. But here you can only watch five unrelated unless you are a center and you can run a center unless its zoned correctly, meaning nowhere around here would be zoned for business. But I would have LOVED to have had a completely separate space. Husband used to work construction though and we have thought about building a separate area just for daycare. It wouldn't be that hard since we are in the middle of nowhere, there are no zoning restrictions for home daycare, and we have LOTS of land. But that's way down the road. |
I bought a house for my DC. I converted the upstairs to an apartment for me since my DC is 1st 2nd & 3rd shift. I can cover shifts more easily being on site. I own rental properties so it was a natural choice for me...
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Originally Posted by missy: http://tomcopelandblog.com/should-yo...t-of-your-home |
Buying house to do day care
I have clicked the link and its not working. I would like to get more information about buying house and run day care
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Originally Posted by Unregistered: |
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: I am looking into purchasing a house for day care facility Is it possible to pick your brain in regards to this? |
Originally Posted by Unregistered: Please consider registering with the forum! :) |
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Originally Posted by Blackcat31: |
Question
I just had a question for everyone. But when opening a in home daycare does the daycare have to be inside that home or can we build a barn on the property to have as the daycare?
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Originally Posted by Lillian_stewart: |
Would you be willing to talk?
Originally Posted by Blackcat31: Wow! I am literally trying to follow in your tracks. I just purchased a house for myself but i would like to get one just for my business. I would love to reach out to you and get a better understanding of your experience. Im not really sure how to use this site, but my email is . Thank you |
Originally Posted by Tyla J.: I’d be happy to talk with you :) |
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