Posted on May 16, 2008 in latest news
In this day and age of inflation, one would like to save a penny or two. Parents like to save on their child’s education, on their clothes expenditure etc. Similarly, day care providers would like a budget that suits their purse. How can they be pennywise?
Tips For Less Day Care Running Cost
- One can seek donations and contributions from parents and business establishments in the form of toys, books, art supplies, bottles, extra clothing, furniture etc
- Activities should be planned early, and one should keep to one’s budgetary allocations
- Trade theme items in consignment stores for children and rotate items. Books and puzzles can be rotated
- Buy in bulk, such as dustbins, baskets etc
- One can make it mandatory for parents to bring items
- One can go in for frequent garage sales for daycare supplies
- One should prioritize what one wants
- Involve parents wherever you can. They can also help in some purchases, like making a scrap book for the children
One can run a day care on a reasonable budget by planning out activities and involving parents in its operations as well. Purchases should be done carefully, so that one does not waste money. Sensible spending means being penny wise.
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