Publisher's Synopsis
HOW TO START A MOTHER'S DAY OUT PROGRAM IN YOUR HOME. Do you love children? Want to earn a supplemental income? You can start a part-time "Playgroup for Profit." Patricia Gallagher provides an invaluable guide that tells you what you need to know to get off to a good start. A "Mother's Day Out" or "Parents Day Out" program gives moms or dads some "me time" to do errands, attend a class, work from home, go to the gym, or relax while their preschooler has fun with other kids. A "Mother's Day Out" program provides safe, supervised and structured play and learn activities - one or two days a week for a few hours a day. Her easy to follow ideas include: -how to set up and advertise your business-establishing policies for payment, hours of service, and other practical matters -choosing the right age group for you-tips about licensing, zoning and insurance concerns-making your play area accident-proof and planning for emergencies-suggested games, creative crafts and learning activity plans-how to procure free supplies from your community-Troubleshooting to ensure that your program turns a profit and much, much more!