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New Childcare
Hello,
My name is Judy and I have decided to open Next Generation Child Childcare in my home in Spanish Springs. I would love your feedback as to whether or not you all think it's a good idea. I want to give back to my community so I thought it would be a good idea to open it to mostly parents who need assistance. My husband and I will get computers to get them started on as well as the 200 children's books we have, I am so excited to get started. Please give me feed back & tell me if you think this is a good area for what I want to do. Thank You for your time, God Bless [email protected] Judy Fenyes. aka. Jude Last edited by Michael; 03-19-2012 at 08:13 PM. |
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When you say assistance....do you mean as in state paid tuition?
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Welcome! I think it's a great idea! How will you do it? Through current assistance programs or grants? Regular daycare or some type of community center? Good luck and thanks for paying it forward.
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New Daycare
My sister has a very successful one that she operates from her home with one helper and 12 kids. She has 3 that are on Government assistance Where the Government pays 80% and the parent is to pay the other 20%. My sister says its like pulling teeth trying to collect that 20%.
I would like to open my daycare with a great learning system where the parents wouldn't have to pay the 20%. Is that even possible? I want to give back but also make money too I was raised in the foster care system and know how hard it is. I am also a first time author. My book is about my life. Child sex abuse & growing up in 13 homes in 2 years. I am a fun positive person who wants to help others. If you are interested, my book is called SOUL SURVIVOR. You can order it at barnesandnobel.com by Judy Fenyes http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/soul...by+judy+fenyes Last edited by Blackcat31; 03-20-2012 at 02:29 PM. Reason: added link for book |
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I guess. It's when the state pays for parents
who qualify for the assistance. |
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Thx for that. I don't think anyone has ever made me feel that good, even at a book signing. I hope you get a chance to get a copy. Tomorrow I'm going to meet with The City of Reno. I was told that I may qualify for grants to help me with the costs of licensing among other things since I want to work with the state. I'm so excited. |
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If you REALLY want to help low income families, you don't have to charge them their 20% co-pay. Meaning, the only money you will earn is the 80% the state pays you. You will still make a decent living, while "giving back" to those in need. From my personal experience, it IS like pulling teeth trying to collect the co-pay. It might be better to not charge them, to avoid the frustration it causes to collect it. Last comment... If you are doing littles (under 5), I don't see a need for a computer. I bought one and a little computer station and it was destroyed very quickly. Little ones like TOYS, games, books, etc. Especially large climb on type toys (Little Tikes/Step2). They also LOVE play kitchens with pretend food and little plates, cups, pots, pans, etc. If you are doing after school care, the computer would be a great idea. You'll do great!!! |
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Thank You for your positive response.
You are right, I've decided not to get computers, but go with V-Tech instead. I would like to be able to teach the older kids how to read and write while in my care. I think it's real important. I just need to see if I qualify for grant assistance first so I can get moving forward. I am very excited about this. Thanks again for your support. Warm Regards, Jude |
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As far as State pay, I understand why you would want to do the favor of not charging the parent the copay, but remember, this is a way that the parent learns that they also have a responsibility for the care of their child. Usually its not much and you could always put that money right back into the school for supplies.
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