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One fairly strict private school in the midwest actually makes students as young as first grade miss recess if they forget to put their name on even one assignment. Forced to stay inside while their classmates enjoy a chance to be outside, Jail Time members have to stay inside and write their name 100 times. For many parents, this seems like a pretty harsh penalty. In fact, may recent studies indicate that children who are allowed plenty of recess time actually perform better when they are in class. For students who need to remain after school, the chance to be outside and enjoy free time with their friends is even more important. Students who do not have quality after school program options often struggle to focus the next day when they are in class.

Nearly 33 million children participate in a form of child care. Among those child care programs, organized facilities account for 25%. With the growing number of working mothers, the need for child and after school care continues to rise. Despite this increasing demand, however, the business of child care is one wrought by unsuccessful attempt after unsuccessful attempt. If you’re thinking of starting a daycare or after school program, it’s important to know what to expect before you begin. The first thing to consider: your start-up cost.

What does it cost to start a child care program?

Child care management experts advise new entrepreneurs to think in terms of economies of scale. In business, econom

Daycare is an important part of many children’s lives. Among children under the age of five, nearly one quarter are in a form of organized childcare, be that a daycare center, nursery, or preschool program. When a child’s mother is employed or in school, he’s even more likely to be in organized childcare: 33% of children with a working mother are in a form of childcare program while just over 28% of children with student mothers are in childcare. Organized childcare programs account for a quarter of all childcare arrangements.

Managing a childcare program can be a rewarding but also challenging task. From supervising and caring for the children to coordinating staff schedules and accounting for payments and expenses, a lot goes into daycare management. This is why there are daycare management s