Wednesday, February 4, 2009

"Interested In Funding For Opening A Small For-Profit Daycare Center"



I tried to answer a posting on one of the online message forums but couldn't. Then I thought that it would be a great idea to post the question and my answer here!

"Hi. I'm an African American female interested in opening a small for profit daycare center in metro Atlanta (not home based). I have a business plan, a MEd. in Early Childhood Ed., and 11 years of teaching experience.


Can anyone tell me of any RELIABLE grant sources or other sources for funding a center?

Unfortuntately lack of funds is the main thing holding me back. Thanks for any info.

A~


Actually the fact that you are a minority and that you want to start a business may make you eligible for grants other than just those limited to starting a daycare.

I had a woman client who wanted to get grant information for her already existing childcare and I was able to send her 10 pages worth of grant program information that her daycare might be eligible to apply for! But don't just limit yourself to just daycare-related grants!

The fact that you are a minority, woman and that you want to START a business may qualify you for much more!