Montgomery County, PA Community Action Development Commission

Daycare Workshops

  • Program Status: Open
  • Geared towards those interested in starting a child daycare.

Home Daycare, Forums and Workshops

Geared toward those interested in starting a home daycare service in Montgomery County.

This program features workshops that covers topics related to home childcare. Major subject matter includes requirements for operating a daycare in your home covering:

  1. Legal requirements
  2. Licensing
  3. Zoning
  4. Healthcare requirements for providers
  5. Funding and Subsidized Child Care
  6. Marketing
  7. Keystone Stars eligibility

 

Eligibility

Must live in Montgomery County

Income Guidelines

NONE

Fees

Some workshops may require a fee accoring to the presenter.

What Does the Program Provide?

The daycare workshops curriculum includes:

  • Requirements needed to start a child daycare
  • Resource and referral for subsidized childcare
  • Resources and referral for subsidized food assistance
  • Business and marketing planning

Program Background and Details

The forums and workshops are informational with special emphasis on the quality of child care in your home.  Topics covered are:

  1. Childhood Obesity
  2. Children’s Health Insurance
  3. Choosing Furniture for Your Daycare Business
  4. Money, Budgets, Daycare Service Fees
  5. Choosing the right Toys for Your Children
  6. Educational Toys as Gifts for Children of All ages