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Steps to Take to Set Up Your Child Care Business

Meeting the requirements for licensing is just the beginning. You must set up the business end of doing Child Care. These are 6 important steps to take to establish your business. There are many Resources and Organizations available to help you with this process.

The HELP LINE on our website is always available for any questions members may have.

DECIDE ON YOUR BUSINESS STRUCTURE

start here with these steps

Tom Copeland Video

What is the Best Business Structure for a Family Child Care Provider?

CHOOSE YOUR NAME

Choosing Your Name for Your Childcare Business

Business name search

tutorial on how to choose a name for your business

REGISTER YOUR NAME

Registering Your Business Name

GET YOUR EIN NUMBER

Link to get EIN at IRS.gov

How to Apply for an EIN Number

GET A BUSINESS CHECKING ACCOUNT

Why you Should Open a Business Account

CCR&R LIST OF INSURANCE COMPANIES>

Oregon Child Care Alliance List of Insurance Companies >

child care providers need to lessen their risk by getting liability insurance

GET LIABILITY INSURANCE

Ten Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Insurance >

Redleaf Press Questions to Ask About Insurance Coverage >

Tom Copeland Video

Is Your Home, Business and Vehicle Properly Insured?

Business of Family Child Care Legal and Insurance Issues with Tom Copeland

Tom Copelands legal and Insurance guide book for family child care

Next step is to figure out how you will keep your records
Go to Recordkeeping and Taxes

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