Before making a decision on where to open a program, you will need to research the need for care in your targeted area. Some questions you should consider include:
What other programs are in the area?
What ages do they serve?
What fees do they charge?
What are the demographics of families in this area?
Are parents looking for care in this area?
What hours do parents need care?
Resources to help with your research include:
Capacity and Enrollment Survey
Child Care Status Report
What Parents Want in a Child Care Program
Average Cost of Care
Westchester County Data Book
Westchester County 2006 Child Care Utilization Study
Child Care Aware of America
