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MarinaVanessa 04:00 PM 09-18-2012
Before I opened up my own daycare I tried finding grants for my daycare and even finding them was difficult. I found 3 that I qualified for and the application process was long so be prepared. I didn't end up getting any of the grants but that doesn't mean that you won't. There just wasn't a lot for me to apply to and alot of applicants going for the same grants.

Like Blackcat said, most of us just pay for our own start-up on our own and as we get more clients and more income we start upgrading and updating our toys and supplies. I started out spending $500 on supplies, small furniture, CPR classes, TB testing, background clearances, child proofing and other licensing costs. I already had a daughter so I had some toys already and items like pack n plays, changing table etc. For other toys and books I went to yardsales and thrift stores. I also checked craigslist and sometimes I scored free stuff like puzzles, books, old kids furniture etc.

Hope that helps some
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