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How to Start a Successful Daycare Business in Kenya [Full 2024 Guide]

How to Start a Successful Daycare Business in Kenya [Full 2024 Guide]

In this guide, we will show you how to start a highly successful daycare business in Kenya. If you love taking care of kids, this might be something you’d be interested in. 

Yes, you can actually turn your love for kids into a viable business!

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But why is starting a daycare a good idea in this day and age? Read below to understand.

Should You Start A Daycare Business in Kenya? 

The truth is, starting a daycare center is not as straightforward as it seems. There are a lot of things to factor in including legal requirements. 

However, if you are willing to put in the hard work, this can be an incredibly rewarding business. Whether you enjoy taking care of kids, helping parents out, or simply looking for a way to make extra income, starting a daycare in Kenya comes with several benefits. 

Here are some of them. 

  • It’s Emotionally rewarding : It is no doubt that spending time with kids can be very emotionally rewarding. You get to have and slightly escape the reality of adulthood. You also learn to be tient, compassionate, a good leader and appreciate the simple things in life. 
  • You get to learn more about personal child care : If you are a mother with a child or two, opening a daycare is a great idea. You will not only be making extra money but getting your kids to socialize with others. This will help them develop their social skills while giving you an opportunity to learn more about kids, how to care for them and how to be a better parent. 
  • You can get additional opportunities : By starting a daycare, you will be opening doors to additional opportunities. For instance, you could be hired as a kindergarten teacher or take part in private and national child programs. 
  • You get to make extra money: If you are a stay-at-home parent, starting a daycare will enable you to make extra income alongside taking care of your kids (More about profitability below). 

Now let’s go to the main part; where do you start? How much do you need? What are the best areas to start a daycare business in Kenya?

Before we answer these questions, let’s look at one of the most common questions people looking to start a daycare business have; Can I make money with a daycare business in Kenya? 

Is a Daycare Business in Kenya Profitable? 

Yes, a daycare business in Kenya can be profitable. The amount you can make will vary depending on several things such as: 

  • Number of children 
  • Your location 
  • Your marketing strategies 
  • The financial state of the parents 

How Much Can You Make With a Daycare Business in Kenya?

Most parents, especially those in urban areas, are willing to pay up to Ksh.30,000 per child every term. So, if you have 20 children, you can expect up to Ksh.600,000 per term which translates to about a cool 100k per month. 

We will talk more about how to charge for your daycare services later in this guide so… read ahead. 

How Much Do I Need to Start a Daycare Business in Kenya?

You will need at least Ksh.100,000 to start a successful daycare business in Kenya. However, if you choose to start small (for instance operate from home), you can invest about Ksh.50,000 or less. Several factors, however, will determine the cost of starting a daycare business in Kenya. 

They include: 

  • Location; urban is more expensive than rural 
  • The equipment and supplies you need 
  • Rent if you are using a leased building 

Steps to Starting a Daycare Business in Kenya

Below are the steps to follow when starting a daycare business in Kenya

  • Step 1: Get the Necessary skills 
  •  Step 2: Identify the right location 
  • Step 3: Understand the licensing requirements 
  • Step 4: Get the right daycare equipment and supplies plus decorate the facility
  • Step 5: Hire people to help
  • Step 6: Develop a Marketing Strategy
  • Step 7: Decide how much you will charge
  • Step 8: Decide on your mode of operation

Skills: What Skills Do I Need to Start a Daycare Business in Kenya? 

Childcare is an art. You need skills and the right personnel to be successful. 

And while you can bank on your love for kids as a backdrop for your business, you will need to ensure you have the necessary skills to run a daycare facility. 

Children are sensitive, you can’t try approximation and error on them. You and any of your employees need to have more than a great rapport with kids. From the basic skill of changing a diaper to performing first aid, you need to be well-equipped before setting up the business. 

You can choose to attend a few ‘baby and me’ classes if you’re not a parent. Better yet, go ahead and get an ECD certificate. If you lack the certification, make an effort to hire at least a single person who has it.

To understand which skills you need as a daycare worker, you will first need to understand your duties and responsibilities. 

Duties of a Daycare Worker 

  • Supervise children and ensure they are safe 
  • Draft a meal schedule and snacks for children 
  • Ensure the children are clean at all times 
  • Change diapers for toddlers and infants 
  • Come up with a basic learning curriculum and fun things  for the children to do
  • Engage children in sufficient and safe physical activities 
  • Ensure that children get enough rest after playing 
  • Ensure the kids socialize and develop friendships with one another 
  • Keep progress of children progress and report any worrying behavior to parents

Drawing from the above duties, a good daycare worker should have the following skills 

Communication skills to communicate with the parents, staff, and the kids 

Decision-making skills : you will need good judgment to make quick decisions in emergencies. 

Skills Needed to Run a Daycare 

  • Instructional skills to communicate and explain different things in a way that young kids can understand. 
  • Interpersonal skills to develop a good and cordial relationship with the kids, parents, and staff. 
  • Patience : working with kids is sometimes frustrating and you need to be able to respond calmly and in a friendly manner even when the situation is overwhelming. 
  • Physical stamina : children are energetic beings and you will need to keep up with them while engaging in physical activity

What Degree Do You Need to Start a Daycare?

You won’t necessarily need a fancy degree to set up your own daycare business. With a simple ECDE certification and the above skills, you will be good to go. 

Now, let’s look at how to find the perfect location for your childcare business. 

Location: What are the Best Places to Start a Daycare Center in Kenya? 

There are two places you can set up a daycare in Kenya:

  • At your home 
  • In a rented room

Parents usually have no problem with either type of daycare, as long as you prove they can trust you with their loved ones.

Should I Start a Daycare at Home

If getting the capital is a problem, and you have extra space in your house, you can have a mini daycare for up to 5 kids. This will help you cut costs until you save enough to afford a bigger room. There is no additional rent to pay, minimal things to buy, and you might not even need licensing. 

Your friends, family members, and neighbors can be your clients.

However, if you are looking to start a successful daycare business (which is why you are here), operating from home is not a good idea, especially if you have limited space. For your daycare to thrive, you need to look beyond your neighborhood and consider high-paying clients. 

This means you will need to set up a full-fledged licensed business with a name, staff, and the right equipment. 

Let’s talk more about that below… 

Finding the Best Location for a Daycare in Kenya

If you decide that operating from home is not the right fit for you, consider renting a bigger room. Make sure that the room is located in a strategic location where a daycare can thrive. 

Parents want the convenience of dropping off and picking up their kids effortlessly to and from work. The place should be serene, strategic, and above all spacious. Kids need a lot of space for playing around.

In general, the best location to start a childcare facility in Kenya should be: 

  • Spacious with minimal environmental hazards 
  • Near an estate or neighborhood with many working parents 
  • Serene to give children peace of mind

You can get such a room for about Ksh. 5,000 in rural areas and up to Ksh 20,000 in urban centers. 

Best Locations to Set up a Daycare Business in Nairobi

  • Imara Daima
  • Nairobi West

Not from Nairobi? Comment your location below and we will tell you the best places to start a Daycare in your specific area.

 The advantage of renting a space in comparison to your own home is you can accommodate more kids, therefore you will earn more and your venture will be more professional.

Legal Requirements: What License Do You Need to Operate a Daycare Business in Kenya? 

For starters, you will need to get a business permit. On top of that, you will need a fire and health certificate as well. You will get the first and the second document from your local county government. Visit any of their offices and they will help you out with the process including how much you need.

The amount you will pay for a business permit depends on your local government. This can be any amount from Ksh.4,000 to Ksh.15,000. The second certificate is cheaper, at around Ksh.3,000.

For the health license, you will part with about Ksh.3,000 as well. Finally, the health certificate for you and your personnel will cost you approximately Ksh.1,500. Get both from any public or private hospital around you.

In a nutshell, here are some of the legal requirements you might need to start a childcare business in Kenya: 

  • Official business permit – Shows that you are eligible to legally operate a business in Kenya 
  • Fire certificates – Shows that the facility has sufficient fire fighting equipment or few fire hazards. 
  • Personal Health certificates – Shows that you do not have any contagious illness you might infect the kids with. 
  • Insurance – To insure your business against unprecedented situations. 
  • Public health license – This shows the facility is safe to use and doesn’t pose any dangers to the kids or the public. 

You might not necessarily need all of these certifications. For instance, the public health license can be taken care of by the owner of the facility and not you. 

Customization: What Supplies and Equipment Do I Need to Start a Daycare Business in Kenya? 

While it’s important to make your childcare facility as exciting as possible, it should also be childproof. Paint colorful cartoons on the walls both inside and out, including the gate as well if you can. That is the first impression your daycare will make, you need to sell it right. 

That aside, work on interior décor too. The goal is to make it as exciting, safe, and as engaging as possible for the children. Among the things you should buy include:

  • Both soft and hard toys like dolls and cars.
  • Coloring books
  • A few mattresses and bedding for younger kids.

If you plan to take care of toddlers, the mattresses are mandatory since they take cat naps at least twice a day. Additionally, you might need appliances like a microwave to warm up food and a fridge to store stuff like medicine in case one of them is under medication.

In total, you will need about Ksh.20,000 for the different equipment and supplies. Later on, when the business picks up, you can have more fun stuff like slides and bounce houses which are quite expensive.

Exciting Equipment to Have in a Daycare Facility

  • Baby gear : Cribs for sleeping, changing table, feeding chairs, strollers 
  • Toys : Balls, climbing toys, games, dolls, dress-up clothes, puzzles, small slides
  • First aid kits : Bandages, disposable gloves, first-aid cream, gauze, medical tape, cold packs, scissors, tweezers and shields for CPR breathing
  • Fun furniture : Chairs, tables, desks, storage closets, bookshelves and cupboards 
  • Feeding supplies : Food, refrigerators, snacks, safe drinks, cooking utensils, pans, plates, cups

Hire Staff: What Qualifications Are Needed to Work at a Daycare?

As we already mentioned, taking care of kids can be frustrating. That’s why sometimes you might need people to help out. 

When starting, we don’t recommend you hire more people than you need. One or two is enough. 

 Several factors should determine how many people you need:

  • The number of children you have or expect to get
  • Magnitude of activities at the daycare
  • Type of equipment you have (you might not know how to use some)
  • Need for special care personnel, such as people to help change diapers and feed infants. 

When it comes to paying them, you can agree for them to work on a commission basis. That means

giving them a certain percentage of the fee any child they handle pays. For a more solid deal, you can

agree to pay your personnel a certain amount weekly or monthly.

Make sure that all your staff have the skills listed above. You can either hire those with certificates in childcare or train some yourself.

How to Make Your Daycare Business Successful in Kenya

Now that you are all set up, it is time to let parents know that they can trust you with their kids. In this sections, you will learn how to: 

  • Draft an effective marketing strategy 
  • Write a Daycare business plan 
  • Charge for your daycare services 
  • Properly manage your daycare business 

How to Draft an effective Daycare Business Marketing Strategy 

When you launch, there is a chance that a few people know about your business yet. It is up to you to get the word out about your daycare business. 

Get your daycare known everywhere around you. Print simple brochures and flyers to spread the word to all prospective clients. Make the parents understand why they need you specifically to take care of their young ones and not other daycare businesses. 

Win their trust, and offer them convenient and lucrative deals.

Parents, especially mothers, need to know that whoever is with their kids will take care of them the same way she would. Show your professionalism and don’t sound too good to be true, that might trigger a negative response.

You will need less than Ksh.5,000 to print the fliers and distribute them. Get a manual laborer to give them a token of about Ksh.500 if you can’t do it yourself. Just remember to include your contact in case any interested parent needs to make some inquiries.

You can also talk about your business on social media. We recommend: 

  • Facebook – Post about your daycare business on relevant groups. You can also create a page get, get parents to like and post regularly about your services. 
  • Instagram – Create beautiful images about your business and share them with your followers. 
  • LinkedIn – Post on relevant LinkedIn pages about your business
  • Twitter  – Tweet regularly and don’t forget to use relevant childcare hashtags 
  • WhatsApp – Post status updates and maybe ask friends and family to do the same

How to Charge for Your Daycare Services 

This is the part where your investment should pay off. What you charge should be able to sustain the daycare and give you some profit. The figure will depend on the services you will be offering and the attention a child needs. Sometimes, the financial situation of your clients may determine how much you should charge. 

If you offer ECD classes, you can’t charge the same as someone who doesn’t. Also, if you intend to cook meals for them instead of eating home-packed food, you will have to charge more. Younger children need constant attention unlike their older counterparts too. 

Long story short, do not shy off from charging your services their due worth. Also, it will be entirely up to you if you will bill parents daily, weekly, or monthly.

Mode of Operation  

Have specific opening and closing hours for reliability. You also need to agree with the parents if they will drop their children and pick them up or otherwise. For convenience’s sake, you can decide to go for the kids at home and drop them off once the day is done.

For that to run smoothly, you will need to hire a van twice a day. If the parents will be dropping them off, ensure they register their names once they do. Keep a record book for accountability.

Note down arrival and departure times, any specific instructions a parent might give you for their child, and any observations you might have for a certain child or recommendation.

The Bottom Line

So there you have it, how to start a daycare business in Kenya with Ksh 50,000 or less. If you are an entrepreneur, a passionate parent, or someone with ECD skills, this business will be a perfect fit for you. Better yet, it is not a demanding start-up. Use what you have before you achieve what you want. Don’t just sit, psych yourself up, and make a dime!

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Thankyou for filling me in.. Am in kiambu and would appreciate if you advice me on which places are best to start a day care. Thank you

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Hi Francesca, I am not very familiar with Kiambu, so I might not be very helpful here. However, generally, when looking for a good location for a daycare, you should consider a location that is: – Easily accessible – Safe and secure – Affordable in terms of rent – Has facilities that you can easily turn into a daycare Most importantly, the location should have most of your target customers, That is parents willing to send their kids to daycare. I hope this is helpful 😊

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Thank you so much for the information. I would love to start a daycare in Kamulu. Do you help or assist in getting the legal documents?

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Thank you for this great advice. Iam felistus wambua currently pusueing a diploma in ECDE .i have an interest to start a day care at kabiria settlite i didn’t you talk about this area,what can you say?

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Am in Meru I need to start up a day care which is the best location.

Hi Evastella. Where are you in Meru?

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Hi! Am in siaya and am a high school teacher. Thank you for the insight. Kindly offer guidance on how to set up daycare. Am currently living next a day school private school with no daycare service.

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This is the best guide.planning to start a daycare which will grow to a different non profit organisation but am so glad for your advice how can I reach out to you

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Thank you for the useful tips.Which place would you advise to begin a day care in Thika?

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Hi. Thanks for the great guide. How about Embu?

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How To Start A Daycare Business In Kenya Easily & Legally

How To Start A Daycare Business In Kenya Easily & Legally

Analysis shows majority of parents in the current century have various jobs that they engage into in order to sustain their families. In urban areas, demand for daycares is very high as many young parents are very busy.

Daycare helps young children to spend their day playing with others away from their homes. This helps parents be secured as many people don’t trust house helps due to cruelty nature of others.

The idea of how to start a daycare business in Kenya will work for you if you make the right moves such as:

1. Write a tactical daycare business plan that will help you implement strategies that will help you achieve your desired goals.

2. Locate an ideal place where you can set up your daycare business. I am sure you will get the best places to start a daycare center.

3. Obtain your license in order to make the business a legal entity in Kenya.

4. Prepare the place and buy the required equipment.

5. Hire few staff for the start in order to prevent spending more on paying your employees.

6. Have necessary documentations where parents sign in order to have evidence in case of anything that arises.

7. Market your business by advertisements Program which will help you get more customers.

Starting a daycare business can cost you to almost nothing which is almost like how to start a daycare with no money due to its minimum capital requirement.

Cost Of Starting Daycare in Kenya

On average, the cost of starting a daycare business in Kenya that is legally registered as a true business is Ksh.50,0000 – Ksh.800,000.

The cost includes licensing and buying of child friendly facilities.

However, you may be aware of some unregistered daycare services which may not have enough facilities with the appropriate staff.

They still offer the services anyway. Be sure you leave your child with someone you can trace just in case and also have a child friendly environment.

Profitability of Daycare Business

Is daycare business profitable in Kenya? Yes. Daycare business profitable because daycare prices on average range from Ksh.300 to Ksh. 1,000 per child per day depending on the location and the age of the child.

This is a good money per day as there are vary many children who will be in your daycare if you ensure you maintain the child well.

Day Care Center Requirements In Kenya

Requirements for daycare in Kenya include the following:

1. Daycare Business license.

3. Reading materials.

4. Playground equipment such as car tyres, bouncing castle etc.

5. Furniture.

6. Appliances such as microwave, refrigerator, among others.

8. Enough space to accommodate the little children.

9. Staff to manage the children

In the final analysis, many people have not discovered day care business opportunity thus minimum competition which will make you earn more money on a daily basis. Successful daycares exist and a good example is Safaricom daycare which is a profitable daycare business in Kenya.

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With many parents taking on more jobs to boost their income , there is an increased demand for daycare centers. Starting a children daycare center is an excellent idea if you like taking care of children. Recently, there have been increased cases of child mistreatment and kidnapping by house-helps. This is another reason why parents prefer taking their children to daycare centers. 

Understand the Basics of the Daycare Business

Although the daycare business is like any other business, it requires special attention as you will mostly deal with little children. You need to have love for children, have basic knowledge of early childhood development and CPR, know the signs of common childhood illnesses, and have first aid skills. Additionally, you will need to know the types of daycare to choose and where to specialize.

Types of Daycare

Daycare centers are categorized based on age groups of children, working hours and location.

Daycares based on Age-groups

  • Restricted age-limit daycare centers : These are daycares where they limit certain age groups. In most cases, they only accept younger children, since they are easier to handle.
  • Free-age daycares : Children of all age groups can be enrolled. 
  • Daycares based on location : They are categorized into two;
  • Group daycare centers. They are run by professionals and are usually licensed.
  • Home daycare centers. They are run from homes and are often unlicensed.

Find an Excellent Daycare Center Location

An excellent location is vital for the success of a daycare. You can operate the daycare from a rental space or your home. Whichever choice you make, make sure that the location is safe for children.

A daycare facility should be spacious where children can play. If you are renting out space, you will need to consider rental costs. A spacious house costs around Ksh 5,000 in rural areas and between Ksh 20,000 and Ksh 50,000 in urban areas.

Write a Daycare Business Plan in Kenya

A business plan is essential for your daycare business. You will need to state your mission statement, budget , marketing strategy, how and when to hire staff, your pricing, and how you intend to expand. You opt to hire a professional to write a daycare business plan for you. 

Raise Startup Capital

It is best to start small and expand over time. Startup costs for daycare center vary depending on the number of children you want to enroll and the type of facilities you intend to install. However, with Ksh 100, 000, you can purchase basic equipment and pay for licenses .

Acquire the Necessary Daycare Business Licenses and Insurance

When parents are choosing a daycare facility to enroll their children, they check if your business is licensed and insured. A licensed and insured daycare implies that it is safe for children.

A Liability Insurance cover is ideal for a daycare business to protect children, staff, and daycare facilities. You will also need the following business licenses to operate your business legally.

  • A single Business Permit. Obtain a single business permit from your County Government. Its cost vary from one county to the other, but it ranges between Ksh 4, 000 and Ksh 15, 000.
  • Fire Safety Certificate. Fire inspectors need to inspect if there are fire safety equipment like fire extinguishers in your daycare center. Some activities that take place in a daycare, like cooking, can cause fires. In case of fire accidents, you should be in a position to control the fire. The license will cost around Ksh 3, 000.
  • A Public Health Certificate. Daycare centers enroll children from different backgrounds. They need to maintain high levels of cleanliness, from personal hygiene to environmental cleanliness.

A public health officer will be sent to inspect your premises to ascertain that the place meets the hygiene requirements and safe for kids. If you meet the requirements, you will be issued with a public health license. The license costs about Ksh 3, 000 every year.

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Cost of Starting a Daycare Center in Kenya 

The cost of starting  a daycare center in Kenya depends on your business size and equipment you want to equip it with. If you have a strained budget , you can rent premises to avoid high startup costs of building structures. This way, you can even start a small daycare center with between Ksh 50,000 and Ksh 100,000.  

Requirements for Starting a Daycare in Kenya

Upon acquiring the relevant licenses and permits , you need to prepare your daycare premises to start operations. The environment should be child-friendly and as such, you need to stuff that children can play with. Your budget will determine the items to buy.

The following are daycare center requirements in Kenya:.

  • Furniture like small plastic chairs, stools, chalkboard, tables, and nap mats.
  • Toys such as ribbons, dolls, puzzles, stuffed animals, watercolors, and paint.
  • Educational materials like charts and storybooks.
  • Appliances like kitchenware.
  • Playground material such as bouncing castles and trampolines

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Determine Your Pricing

When it comes to pricing, consider your rental fees, staff salaries, and the children's activities you will be offering at the daycare facility. The pricing can also be determined by the kind of daycare it is. 

High-end daycare centers are mostly located in high-income neighborhoods. Most of them charge between Ksh 500 and Ksh 2,000 per child per day. Mid-level daycare centers charge between Ksh 200 and Ksh 1,000 per child per day. Low-end daycare centers charge between Ksh 20 and Ksh 200 per child per day.

Read also: How to start a mobile accessories business.  

Market Your Daycare Business

Marketing is crucial for the success of your daycare center. You can distribute pamphlets, brochures, and newsletters. The best way to market your business is through referrals. This is possible when you build a cordial relationship with your clients by offering excellent quality daycare services. You can also do social media marketing.

Parents will entrust you with their children only if you offer quality services and if their children are safe. A daycare center mainly works on the principle of trust. As such, daycare owners need to build trust with potential customers. Professionalism is key to the success of your daycare business. With that, we hope that you now know how to start a daycare business in Kenya. 

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How to start a Day care Business in Kenya

Starting a day care business in Kenya can be a fulfilling and profitable venture. With the growing demand for quality child care services, the demand for day care centers is increasing rapidly. In this article, we will guide you through the steps you need to take to start a day care business in Kenya.

Starting Cost Breakdown

To start a day care business in Kenya, you will need to consider the following costs:

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The location of your day care business is crucial to its success. You should choose a location that is easily accessible and convenient for parents to drop off and pick up their children. Additionally, the location should have ample space for children to play, learn, and grow. Consider areas with high traffic such as near shopping malls or residential areas.

Requirements

To start a day care business in Kenya, you will need to meet the following requirements:

  • Obtain a business permit and license from the local government.
  • Ensure that the premises meet the minimum standards set by the Ministry of Education.
  • Hire qualified and experienced staff members.
  • Provide a safe and secure environment for the children.
  • Obtain insurance coverage for your business.

Market Size

The demand for quality child care services is increasing rapidly in Kenya. According to a recent report by UNICEF, over 12 million children in Kenya require child care services. The market size for day care businesses is therefore significant and continues to grow.

Earnings per Day

The amount you can earn per day in a day care business in Kenya will depend on various factors such as the number of children enrolled, the services offered, and the location. On average, a day care center in Kenya can earn between KES 5,000 to KES 15,000 per day.

Pros and Cons

Starting a day care business in Kenya has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are some of the pros and cons:

  • High demand for child care services.
  • Potential for significant earnings.
  • Opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives.
  • High competition in the market.
  • High startup costs.
  • Requires a lot of effort and dedication.

Starting a day care business in Kenya can be a challenging but rewarding venture. With the right location, requirements, and marketing strategies, you can create a successful business that provides a valuable service to the community. Use this step-by-step guide to help you get started.

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Starting a day care business in Kenya

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Operating a child-care business is a great way to earn a living if you enjoy working with children. Generally speaking, there are two main ways to run a child-care business. If you want to care for a lot of children, your best option is to start a center-based business. Those with children of their own—or who want to work from home—may want to consider a home-based, or family, child-care center. Whichever form you choose, you will want to understand how to properly set up your business;

Assess the need for child care in your community.

 Before you decide to open a business that provides child-care services, your first step should be to research the market for that service in your community. There are several ways you can obtain this information, but perhaps the best way to do this is to talk directly to local parents to determine the specific child-care needs of the community in which you want to do business. Try the following:

  • Interview several families and ask the parents what type of child care they could benefit from, and the extent to which this type of service is already provided by local businesses.

Identify existing child-care businesses.

 Your next step should be to determine who your potential competitors might be. If there are a number of businesses in your area offering a certain type of child care, it would be best for you to distinguish yourself by serving a need yet unmet in your community. Consider some of the following when evaluating your potential competitors:

  • What age groups are already being served?
  • What are the hours of the other businesses?
  • What types of child-care services are already on offer in your community?
  • How many of these types of businesses already exist in your community

Contact your local county or municipality.

Once you have a business plan in place and are ready to actually start setting up your business, your first step should be to contact your local government to determine what legal requirements with which you must comply in order to properly run a child-care business in your county or estate.

Select a location.

If you plan to operate your child-care business out of your home, then this step is already complete. If you plan to open a separate facility, however, you will need to choose one that is in a good location that you can afford based on your budget. You will also need to consider, depending on your available funding, whether you will buy or rent this space.

Hire employees.

 Depending on the size of child-care business you wish to operate, you may need to hire additional staff to help you with the daily operation of your facility. Be careful when selecting your staff, as they will be working in close contact with the children in your care and, as the employer, you will be responsible for their conduct on the job.

Develop a marketing strategy.

Any successful business depends on a sound marketing strategy that makes the community aware of the great services you will offer. Before you begin advertising, try taking some time and thinking about the information you want to convey.

Advertise.  You should begin advertising about three months before your child-care business is set to open. If you have the funds, newspaper, radio, and television ads will probably give you the greatest exposure, but these advertising formats do not come cheaply. Alternatively, you can opt for social media marketing.

Develop a daily schedule.

 You will also need to decide what, if any, your daily activities will be. Some child-care business offer little structure—they provide supervision and make toys/games/food available for the children to use, but have no set routine or schedule. Others take a more planned approach, with time set aside for playing, learning, napping, etc., based on the ages of the children being cared for. Take some time and think about what you will offer the children for whom you will be caring, and what sort of schedule you will offer.

  • If you are unsure of how to begin, try asking parents in your area what they would like a child-care facility to offer or perhaps how they structure their child’s time at home.

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How to Start a Profitable Daycare Business in Kenya

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In this article, I will take you through simple steps to follow while setting up a profitable daycare business in Kenya with little capital.

Due to the number of Kenyan parents looking to take their babies to a reliable daycare centre is increasing by the day.

Getting a reliable domestic manager is becoming harder and harder as days go by because they are increasingly unreliable when it comes especially to working parents.

Parents want to feel at ease when they go about their daily chores and not have to think about their babies not being okay.

Also, read about Profitable business ideas in Kenya

If you have been following local news lately, domestic managers have become expensive, according to the law, they are also entitled to benefits such as annual leave and NHIF deductions.

This is an investment opportunity people need to look into, there is always a ready market for your services, but I have to tell you that this job is not like any other job, it is a calling.

How to start a daycare business in Kenya

Here is how you can start a very profitable daycare business in Kenya.

Maintain Professionalism

If and when you decide to open a daycare centre in Kenya, you need to take it as a business and not a hobby that will help you pass the time.

It should not only be professionally run but also have your full attention because the toddlers you are looking after are more or less your clients.

Personnel working in the daycare business must be professionally trained in areas such as first aid, early childhood education and safety and care of children.

While recruiting for the centre, you need to identify people you can entrust with children, demand for references and a certificate of good conduct.

If your staff is professional, your clients, that is the children will be happy, and by extension, their parents will be return clients.

Depending on the size of child-care business you wish to operate, you may need to hire additional staff to help you with the daily operation of your facility.

Get your daycare business licensed

Get yourself licensed once you have your investment business plan at hand.

First, contact your local authority to determine what legal requirements are needed to take off. You will also need to register the business with the Kenya Revenue Authority to get a business KRA PIN.

You will also need to get healthy and safety clearance from the relevant authorities. Liability insurance is a must-have to protect your property as well as the children you are looking after.

Find a good location for the daycare centre

Some people prefer to run the daycare centre from their homes which are okay, that said, this step for them is complete.

For daycare centres is located in different locations other than your home. You need to consider factors such as budget, accessibility, as well as demand for services in the area.

You need to make sure that your daycare business is easily accessible to potential parents as well as your staff. To make a profit, you will need to find an inexpensive house as well as a location where parents need these services. (High-end areas, estates, around jobs without creches)

Market your daycare business

Most people, while investing always start small; this doesn’t mean that you will not grow at some point. What I have learnt from motherhood is that word of mouth when it comes to fellow parents is very powerful.

Make sure your neighbours, fellow church members, your circle know about your new daycare centre venture.

Have a presence on social media, trend lightly; however, on this as the privacy of the children is vital. You can have a presence on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Also, you can work on a blog about your day to day experiences. Also, consider having a website where parents can refer to in case they want to check you out. Make the website attractive and elaborate.

Make the daycare centre fully equipped and habitable

When it comes to toddlers, hygiene and cleanliness are key, DO NOT COMPROMISE.

Make sure the space at the daycare business is well maintained and clean. Also, ensure that the food is freshly prepared.

For those who carry their snacks, make sure they are also feeding in a hygienic area. Make sure the daycare business is child-friendly by making it look homely for the toddlers.

Make sure you have the following necessary equipment in your centre

  • Engaging toys like dolls, watercolours, finger paints, building blocks and puzzles.
  • Necessary educational materials like storybooks, charts and exercise books
  • Furniture, such as chairs, tables, nap mats, stools, and chalkboard
  • Appliances, e.g., refrigerator, microwave, buckets, kitchenware, and utensils

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How To Start A Day Care In Kenya

This article focuses on how to start a day care in Kenya. The daycare business is steadily picking up as one of the most lucrative business ventures in Kenya. If you walk around most of the estates especially in urban areas, you will encounter a daycare in almost every corner. The demand for daycares is rising day by day as it is cheaper compared to hiring a maid or house-help.

Starting a daycare in Kenya is very easy and requires very little capital to kick off. It is much easier to operate one if you really love children and have some knowledge of early childhood development.

Here is a step by step guide on how to start a daycare.

1. Find a very good location to set up the daycare

The location should be very safe and have a conducive environment suitable for the well-being of children.

2. Get the necessary licenses

You will need to have licenses from respective agencies. The most important is the single business permit and fire safety. All the licenses are issued by the county government. They cost approximately Kshs 15,000 and 3,000 respectively.

3. Buy equipment 

You will have to buy equipment and modify your premises to offer a child-friendly and conducive environment. Some of the equipment to consider purchasing include; toys, paints, ribbons, charts, storybooks, and child-friendly furniture. You can also consider playground equipment such as swings and a bouncing castle.

4. Properly market your daycare

This can be done through social media marketing, flyers, posters, referrals and business cards. An effective marketing strategy will attract clients to your daycare.

5. Ensure you have enough staff

Hire staff with a good knowledge of children and with good conduct. Children can at times be delicate to handle. Hire someone who has vast experience in taking care of children.

6. Determine your pricing

Compare your price or charges with other daycares near you and decisively come up with a pricing system that will attract more customers and ensure you earn maximum profit.

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How to Start a Daycare Business in Kenya

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Demand for daycare businesses in Kenya is rising, especially in urban areas. This article is a complete guide on how to start a successful daycare business in Kenya that can make a profit.

The days when house help from upcountry was affordable and was the social norm and practice are long gone. Due to the added expense of employee perks like NHIF deductions, maintaining a house help has recently become exceedingly costly.

In this twenty-first century, most parents have a variety of jobs to support their family due to the high cost of living. Therefore, having access to daycare for many parents is economical and secure for their kids.

Below are the steps to follow;

A daycare business in Kenya

1. write a business plan.

Create a daycare business plan that will assist you in implementing strategies that will enable you to accomplish your objectives.

2. Business location

Identify an ideal place for establishing your daycare. I am confident you will find the perfect space for a daycare facility. You may run the daycare from a rented property or your own home. Regardless of your decision, ensure that the area is spacious and safe for kids.

3. Startup capital

The initial investment required to launch a daycare center varies. Your choices will vary widely depending on whether you are launching a low-end, mid-level, or high-end establishment.

4. Get business licenses and insurance

Parents will first check if the daycare is licensed and insured. If you own a daycare, you should invest in a liability insurance policy to safeguard your company, your employees, and the kids in your care. When opening a daycare business in Kenya, you’ll need to get the following four licenses:

  • Single permit license – Ksh 10,000 to Ksh 15 000
  • Fire safety license – Ksh 3000.
  • Public health license – Ksh 3000.
  • Individual medical certificate – Ksh 1000.

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5. Purchase equipment

Children are quickly bored, so you should provide your facility with various activities and toys to keep them occupied. Some of the equipment to buy include; a play house, mattresses/ nap mats, board games, swing sets, feeding chairs, balls, baby dolls, crayons/colors, changing tables, etc.

6. Advertising

Marketing is crucial to a company’s long-term success. The best approach to promoting your business is via word of mouth. Providing outstanding services is essential since word travels quickly once parents are happy. You can also print flyers and brochures and distribute them.

7. Hire personnel

Ensure that you hire qualified staff with proper training in CPR, first aid, and how to take care of children

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Cost of starting a daycare business in Kenya

 The cost of opening a daycare business in Kenya depends on the size of your company and the equipment you choose to purchase. Daycare may be capital-intensive. It depends on whether you are establishing a high-end, middle-level, or low-end establishment. Below is the initial capital for each category;

  • Low end – Ksh 50 000 to Ksh 100 000
  • Middle level – Ksh 150 000
  • High end – Ksh 500 000 and above.

Profitability of daycare business in Kenya

 Daycare is a profitable business because prices for a single child range between Ksh 200 and Ksh 1000 per day.

In the most affluent neighborhoods of Nairobi, parents may expect to spend over Ksh30,000 each term (per kid). With this estimate, a modest daycare serving 20 kids might expect to bring in Ksh 700,000 in three months of operation.

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How To Start A Small Profitable Day Care Business With Little Capital

November 18, 2015 Published by: James Keru -->

The number of parents looking to wean their babies as early as possible is rising as the middle-income earners strive for better jobs and better salaries by working for extended hours. However, long gone are the days when hiring house-helps cheaply from the rural areas was the norm.

If you’ve been following local news lately, house-girls have become very expensive to maintain because of the additional burden of employees’ benefits (e.g. NHIF deductions) recently enacted by law.

Don’t forget there is free basic education that has made it possible for many potential house-helps to proceed with education aiming for better jobs and better pay. It is also worth keeping in mind that cases of rogue house-helps abusing children or even kidnapping them are on the rise across the nation.

Due to these reasons, parents nowadays prefer taking their infants to baby day care centres – and herein lies a potential investment opportunity for you.

Baby Day Care Centre Business in Kenya

Unlike many other business investments that require a huge capital outlay and intensive investment in infrastructure, starting a day care can cost you next to nothing.

Basically, the two most important assets in starting are: knowledge on early childhood development and the   love for children . The next most important asset is trust from parents so that they can entrust you with the noble task of taking care of their children.

Step 1: Getting Started

The first step is to find a good location for your business. Whether you choose to operate it from your home or in a commercially leased house, you will need to get a professional determination on whether or not the premises are suitable for a childcare facility.

A spacious house with several rooms in rural areas can go for as much as Ksh5,000 and a similar one in urban centres for as much as Ksh20,000 (low tier areas) and Ksh50,000 and above for high tier estates.

Step 2: Get The Licenses

Once you’ve figured out the location of your business, you’ll need to think about getting licenses and insurance. So far, the most important licenses you will need are the Single Business Permit and Fire Safety – both which are issued by the county governments.

The former goes for about Ksh15,000 and the latter for Ksh3,000 or thereabout. You may also need to purchase Liability Insurance cover to protect facilities, staff and children (cost may vary).

Step 3: Prepare The Premises, Buy Equipment

Call in a carpenter and a painter to do the job of converting your premises into a typical child-friendly environment. At the same time, you can request the carpenter to help you with making affordable equipment. Some basic equipment and appliances you may need include:

*Toys (dolls, water colors, finger paint, ribbons, markers, small people, plastic blocks, stuffed animals and puzzles)

*Basic educational materials (story books and charts)

*Furniture (small chairs, tables, nap mats, couches and stools)

*Appliances (Refrigerator, microwave, plates, small sufurias, buckets and cups)

*Playground equipment (Used car tyres, bouncing castles, trampolines etc)

You can also buy these locally (in markets and classified ads websites) at very reasonable prices.

Step 4: Market it

The best way to market a baby day care business is through referrals. So even as you set up the facility remember to network with as many parents as possible – good reputation is key. Invest in a few business cards and flyers as well. You can introduce a bit of social media marketing later on.

Step 5: Hire Additional Staff

Before you hire any member of staff make sure they have a clean criminal background and knowledge of caring for children. Always request for a certificate of good conduct. Examples of team members you may need to hire include: security personnel, cooks, cleaners and ECD tutors. Basically, the smaller the team the better.

Step 6: Invest In Documentation

Keep a list of documents for parents to sign, including an acknowledgement that the parents fully understand and accept the policies and procedures of your day care center. These will help safeguard your business and reputation if things don’t go as planned.

Lastly, determine your pricing by considering the cost of renting the premises, hiring employees and buying supplies for your business. Compare your price to other daycare businesses in your area.

How much to invest

Starting small is the way to build a successful daycare business. For starters you can invest Ksh100,000 this being enough to pay for the room (if leased), buy basic supplies and market the business.

How much to expect in return

Parents pay as much Ksh30,000 per term (per child) in the middle-to-upmarket estates of Nairobi. Using this estimate, we can project revenue of Ksh600,000 in 3 months for a small care centre of 20 children. That could translate to Ksh100,000 net profit per month (after deducting all expenses).

You have the idea, the energy and determination. What are you waiting for? Go ahead and utilize this opportunity to build a business that will make the world a better place.

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For ‘young’ people, starting your very own business and becoming self employed is the most suitable alternative to the ever growing hard to get 9 to 5 jobs. Starting a business is always the best alternative to the ever elusive jobs.

A survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) revealed that seven (7) million Kenyans are unemployed. An additional figure of over 1.4 million are actively looking for employment. With those figures, it is easy to see why more and more people are looking for alternatives.

Because we know very many business ventures require huge amounts of capital to get started, this new How To series will only show you how to start and execute several small business that require capital from as little as 5,000 Kenyan Shillings. Thus giving you the keys to the kingdom of starting a profitable business with little or no capital.

If you are also just looking for a side hustle to maybe supplement your 9 to 5 or full time job, this is for you.

All that you need to thrive in these businesses besides capital, is good customer service of course, great managerial skills, a suitable business location, and a clear cut vision.

Today’s article will show you how to set up a Daycare business in Kenya. While this not exactly a 5,000 Kenyan Shillings capital business, I am sure you would agree that this is also a very viable option.

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As middle income earners become parents while looking for jobs with much better salaries, the need to wean their children as soon as possible continues to grow. In the past the solution was to hire helps from the rural areas. Due to the addition of employees’ benefits which include NHIF deductions, as well as rampant cases of house helps being abusive, the practice of hiring house helps, has seen a sharp decline. This in turn, led to an increase in the demand for Daycares.

While a number of entrepreneurial endeavors need a rather huge capital and to an extent additional investment in infrastructure, setting up a daycare could cost you very little in terms of capital. next to nothing.

Daycares offer parents a chance to leave the children under professional care in their preferred environment. To open a daycare, you have to secure a children friendly environment, facilities and to market your brand

How much do you need to start a Daycare? What paperwork, and or equipment are you required to have for your Daycare business in Kenya? Below is everything you will need to kickstart your Daycare business in Kenya:

  • Knowledge in early childhood development. You cannot run a daycare to the best of your abilities, if you know nothing about how to care and nurture infants and younger children. Even if you opt to hire additional hands you as the owner needs to be knowledgeable in early childhood development.
  • A Location. As with most businesses, a good location is one of the major factors that determine whether or not your Daycare will succeed. If you decide to set it up in your home or in a leased building, it is still advisable that you get professional advice on whether or not the premises you choose is suitable to accommodate a childcare facility. A Spacious room can go from as low as 5,000 Kenyan Shillings to 20,000 Kenyan Shillings and even 50,000 Kenyan Shillings. This of course depends on the area that the space is located.
  • Capital. It is advised that you start small, and then gradually expand. With this in mind, you can start your daycare business with 100,000 Kenyan Shillings. This will at least get you started on the basic things you need for your daycare set up.
  • The necessary Licenses. You also need to factor in the acquisition of the necessary legal licenses. You will need a Single Business Permit as well as Fire Safety. Both are given by county governments. A Single Business Permit
  • costs around 15,000 Kenyan Shillings, while the Fire Safety costs around 3,000 Kenyan Shillings. Additionally you can get a Liability Insurance cover to protect your facilities, staff and children as well as.
  • Renovations and Modifications. For this you will need the help of a painter and a carpenter to turn your space into an environment that is child friendly.
  • Furniture like tables, small chairs, sleeping mats, stools and couches.
  • Toy. These include ribbons, dolls, stuffed animals, water colors, paints, plastic blocks, puzzles and action figures.
  • Appliances like Buckets, Cups, 1 or more Microwaves, Plates, Refrigerator, Small Sufurias or Pots.
  • Educational materials like charts and story books.
  • Playground equipment like bouncing castles, second hand car tyres, and trampolines. You can purchase said playground equipment in Kenya from online stores and markets.
  • Make sure you have a list of documents for your clients (the parents) to sign. This will include an acknowledgement that the parents fully understand and accept the policies and procedures of your day care center. These will help safeguard your business and reputation if things don’t go as planned.
  • Employ More hands. No one is an island, you really cannot carry out the daily activities of a daycare on your own. This is why you will need to get more hands on deck. You will need to employ cleaners, cooks, as well as security personnel to help ensure the safety of the children put in your care. Please make sure however, that everyone you employ, has a clean record with no criminal activities in addition of course, to having an extensive knowledge of how to take care of children. Ensure that potential members of your staff, always provide a certificate of good conduct.
  • Know How Much To Charge. To know how much to charge your clients, consider the cost of renting, maintaining the space for your daycare, as well as the purchasing of supplies. Next, factor in the cost of salaries or wages for your employees. After all of that, proceed to see the rates charged by other daycares within your county.
  • Marketing. While setting up your daycare, make sure that you market the business. You can do this by utilizing business cards, flyers, referrals, as well as social media sponsored ads.
  • The next most important asset is trust from parents so that they can entrust you with the noble task of taking care of their children.

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Your Expected Earnings And Profit

Some daycares charge parents as much 30,000 Kenyan Shillings per term and per child in some areas of Nairobi. With that estimate, 10 registered children will get you 300,000 Kenyan Shillings per term with is a 3 month period. This will leave you with a very healthy profit margin after expenses have been deducted.

And that is it! All you need to know about starting your very own Daycare.

Is the Daycare business for you? That question, is left for you to think on and answer. This writer’s goal is to open your eyes to the various entrepreneurial opportunities that abound in the country.

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Also while the prospects are very promising please have a realistic approach as well. As with any business, there is a chance that you might incur losses. Especially at the beginning.

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The truth is, starting a daycare center is not as straightforward as it appears. There are a pitch of things to factor in comprising legal requirements. 

However, if you are eager to position in the rough work, this can be an incredibly rewarding business. Whether you enjoy taking care of kids, helping parents out, or basic looking for a way to take extra income, take a daycare within Kenya comes with several benefits.  In Kenya, there a currently no national or local authority to regulate childcare for preschoolers. Discussions on this topic am underway ...

Here are einige the them. 

  • It’s Emotionally rewarding : Computers will negative doubts that spending time is kids can be very emotionally rewarding. You get to have and slightly escape the reality of adulthood. You also learn to be tient, understanding, a good leader and appreciate the simple things in life. 
  • You get to learn more with personal child care : While it are a matriarch with a baby conversely two, opening a daycare is a great conceive. You will not all be making extra money still getting your kids to socialize with others. This will assist them development their social skills while giving you an opportunity to learn more about young, how to care for them and how to be a better parent. 
  • Him can get added opportunities : By starting a daycare, you will be opening open at additional opportunities. For instance, you ability be hired for a kindergarten instructor oder take part in private and national child programs. 
  • You get to produce extra money: If you can a stay-at-home parent, starting a daycare will activate you to do extra income alongside taking care of your kids (More over profitability below). 

Nowadays let’s go to the wichtig part; where execute it starts? How much do you needed? What are an best areas to commence a daycare business in Kenya?

Before person answer these questions, let’s look for one of the most common questions people looking to start a daycare business have; Can I make money are an daycare business in Kenya? 

Is ampere Daycare Business in Kenya Profitable? 

Yes, one daily business in Kenya can subsist profitable. The amount you can making will modified dependency on multi thingies that as: 

  • Number regarding children 
  • Your location 
  • Respective commercialize strategies 
  • The monetary state of the parents 

How Much Can You Make With a Daycare Economic in Kenya?

Most parents, especially those in urban areas, are willingness at pay up to Ksh.30,000 per child anyone notice. So, if her have 20 children, you can expect up to Ksh.600,000 at term the translates until with a cool 100k per month. 

We will talk more about wie to charge for your daycare services later in this guides so… read ahead. 

How Much Do I Demand to Start a Daycare Business in Africa?

You will need on lease Ksh.100,000 to start a successful daycare business for Kenya. However, if you choose the begin small (for instance operate von home), you can invest learn Ksh.50,000 or less. Various factors, however, becoming determine the cost of begin a daycare business in Kenya. 

They include: 

  • Locations; stadtbereich is more expensive than rural 
  • The equipment and supplies you need 
  • Rent wenn you is using a leica building 

Steps to Starting a Daycare Business in Kenya

Below are of steps to follow when starting a daycare enterprise stylish Kenya

  • Step 1: Receiving the Necessary skills 
  •  Step 2: Identify the right location 
  • Tread 3: Know the issuing requirements 
  • Step 4: Get the right daycare equipment and supplies plus decorate the facility
  • Step 5: Hires people to promote
  • Step 6: Develop a Marketing Goal
  • Step 7: Decide how much you will charge
  • Step 8: Deciding go your mode of operation

Skillset: What Skills Do I Need into Start a Daycare Business in Kenya? 

Childcare exists an art. You need skillsets and the right corporate to exist successful. 

And while thee can bank on your love for kids in an backdrop for your business, you will need to ensure to have the necessarily core to execute a daycare facility. 

Children are sensitive, to can’t check approximation and error on them. You and optional of your employees need to have more than a great relations with kids. From the basic skill of changing a diaper to performing first aids, you need the be well-equipped before setting up the business. 

You can choose to attend a few ‘baby and me’ classes provided you’re not one mother. Better yet, go ahead plus get an ECD certificate. If you lack the certification, make an effort to hire at least a single person who has it.

On understand which competencies you must as a daycare worker, you willingness initially need to understand your duties also responsibilities. 

Duties of one Dog Worker 

  • Supervise children and ensure i are safe 
  • Draft a meal schedule and snacks for children 
  • Ensure an children are clean at everything times 
  • Change diapers for infant and infants 
  • Come up with adenine basic learning curriculum plus fun things  for the children on do
  • Engage children in insufficient and secured bodywork activities 
  • Ensure that children get adequately rest after playing 
  • Ensure the youngsters connect additionally develop friendships to one another 
  • Hold progress of kid progress both report any worrying comportment to parents

Drawing from the top duties, an good daycare worker should will that following skills 

Communication skills to communicate with the parents, staff, and the kids 

Decision-making skills : she will need virtuous judging to induce quick decisions in emergencies. 

Skills Requested to Run a Daycare 

  • Instructional skills to communicate both explain different things in a way that young kids can understand. 
  • Interpersonal skills to develop a good and cordial relationship with the kids, your, and staff. 
  • Patience : working with kids is sometimes frustrating and i need to be abler to respond calmly and in ampere friendly way even when the situation is overwhelming. 
  • Physical stamina : children are energetic existence and you will needs until maintain up with them while engaging in physiological business

How Degree Do You Need to Start a Daycare?

You won’t necessarily need a fancy degree to resolute up your own childcare business. With an simple ECDE credentials and the above skills, you will be done to go.  Day care license in kenya

Today, let’s look during how to find the pitch situation for the childcare business. 

Location: What are the Greatest Place to Start one Daycare Center in Kenya? 

There be two places you can set up a daycare in Kenya:

  • At your home 
  • In a rented room

Parents usually have no problem with either type of daycare, in long as you prove they may trust they with their beloved ones.

Should I Initiate a Daycare at Home

If getting the capital is a problem, and you have extra blank in your house, she can have a mini daycare for move to 5 kids. Here will help you cut costs until you save enough to provide a bigger room. There is no additional miet to paying, minimal things to buy, and you might not flat need licensing.  Protocol: Fix the quality of child-care centres through supportive ratings and ‘communities of practice’ in familiar settlements in Nairobi: protocol of a profitability study

Your friends, family members, the neighbors can be thine clients.

Though, if you are looking to start a successful daycare work (which is why you are here), operating from home is not a good idea, especially if you have limited distance. For is daycare to thrive, him need to look beyond your surroundings also consider high-paying clients. 

This means you will need to set raise a full-fledged licenced shop with a choose, staff, and the right equipment. 

Let’s tell more over that below… 

Finding the Best Location for a Daycare inside Kenya

If you decide that operations from home the not the right fit for you, note renting an greater hotel. Make secure that the room is located in a strategic location where a daycare can thrive.  Supposing you’re one pro at schooling, training, supporting and corralling groups of small children, thou could want on know how until start a day care business.

Parents want the convenience concerning dropping set and choosing up their kids effortlessly at and from work. The place should will serene, strategic, and above all spacious. Kids what a ticket of space for playing around.

In general, the best location to initiate a childcare facility in Kenya should be: 

  • Spacious with minimal environment hazards 
  • Near an estate or community for many workings parents 
  • Serene to give your peace of mind

You can get such a room for concerning Ksh. 5,000 in rural areas and top to Ksh 20,000 in metropolitan centers. 

Best Locations to Set up a Daycare Business in Nairobi

  • Imara Daima
  • Nairobi Westwards

Not from Nairobi? Comment your place below and we will tel they the best points to start a Daycare in respective specific area.

 The advanced of renting a dark in related to your own home is yours pot accommodate more our, thereby it will erlangen more and your ventures will be more professional.

Legal Requirements: As License Do You Required to Operate one Early Employment are Kenya? 

In starters, you will required to get ampere business permit. Go top of this, them will need one burning and wellness product as well. You is get the first and which moment document from your local county local. Visit any of my offices the they willingly help you out with the process with how much her need.

The amount thou will pay for a employment permit hinges turn your local government. This can be any amount from Ksh.4,000 go Ksh.15,000. Of second download are cheaper, at around Ksh.3,000.

For aforementioned heal license, you will piece with about Ksh.3,000 as well. Final, the health certificate for you and your personnel will cost you approx Ksh.1,500. Get both from any public conversely private hospital around you.

In adenine nutshell, here are some of the statutory demands her might need to initiate a childcare business in Kenya: 

  • Official business permit – Shows that you live single to legally operate an business in Kenya 
  • Fire certificates – Shows that who facility has sufficient fire fighting equipment or few fire hazards. 
  • Personal Health certification – Shows that you done not have any contagious illness you might infect the kids with. 
  • Policyholder – Toward insure your business against unusual situations. 
  • Public health license – All shows the facility shall safe on use and doesn’t pose any dangers to the kids or the public. 

You might not necessarily want all of these certifications. For instanced, the public health license sack is included caution is from the owner of the facility additionally not you. 

Customization: That Supplies and Room Do MYSELF Need to Start a Daycare Business in Kenya? 

For it’s important to make your childcare facility as exciting as possible, she should moreover be childproof. Paint farbige cartoons on the walls both inside and off, inclusive the gate as well if you can. That is the first impression your daycare will build, you need to sell it right.  Hi, you will need up first get registration for an business, Get a Fabrication in establish an day care, get License from Nairobi County Council for ...

The aside, work set interior décor too. The goal is until make i as exciting, save, and as engaging as possible required an children. Among the things you should buy include: How to Start adenine Day Care: A Step-by-Step Guide - NerdWallet

  • Both soft and hard toys like dolls and cars.
  • Coloring books
  • A handful mattresses both bedroom for youngster kids.

If you plan to carry take in toddlers, which mattresses will mandatory since they take cat naps on least twice a day. Additionally, you might need appliances like an microwave to warm up nutrition plus ampere fridge to store fabrics like medicine in case one of yours lives under medication. How the get one daycare site. Day care requirements included kenya. How to register a daycare in uganda. Analysis shows majority concerning parents in an current century have ...

In total, you will need about Ksh.20,000 for the different equipment and supplies. After on, when the business picks up, you can will more fun stuff like image and bounce houses whichever are quite expensive.

Exciting Home to Have in a Daycare Device

  • Baby gear : Cribs for sleeping, alternating shelve, feeding chairs, strollers 
  • Toys : Balls, climbing toys, games, little, dress-up clothes, puzzles, small transparency
  • First aid set : Bandages, disposable gloves, first-aid cream, mull, medical tape, cold packs, scissors, scissor and markings on CPR breathing
  • Fun beach : Stools, tables, desks, storage closets, bookshelves and cupboards 
  • Feeding supplies : Food, refrigerators, snacks, safe drinks, cooking equipment, pans, plates, cups

Hire Staff: Something Qualifications Are Needed to Work at one Children?

As person formerly mentioned, taking care of kids can be frustrating. That’s why may you might need people to help out. 

When starting, us don’t recommending you hire more people than you need. One or two is enough. 

 Several factors should determine how countless people you need:

  • The number of children you have or expect to get
  • Extent are activities at the daycare
  • Type a equipment you have (you has not knowledge as to make some)
  • Required with special care personnel, such as people to help change diapers and feed infants. 

When it comes to paying them, you sack agree for them to work on a commission basis. This means

donating them a certain percentage of the fee all child they handle pays. For a more solid deal, you pot

agree to pay your personnel a determined money once or monthly.

Make sure so all your clerical have the skills listed above. You can either hire those with certification in childcare or train some yourself.

How to Make Your Daycare Business Succeeds in Kenya

Now that you are all set up, it is time to let parents know that they can reliance you with their our. In this sections, you leave learn what to: 

  • Draft any effective marketing strategy 
  • Writers a Daycare business plan 
  • Charge for your daycare services 
  • Properly manage your daycare business 

How to Draft an effectively Daycare Business Marketing Strategy 

Although yours launch, there is a coincidence that adenine some people knows regarding autochthonous business yet. It is up to you to get that word going learn your daycare business. 

Get thy childcare known everywhere nearby you. Imprint easily brochures and fliers at spread the word to all prospective clients. Make the parents comprehension why they need you specifically to take maintain the their junior ones and don other daycare businesses. 

Win their entrust, and offer them convenient and lucrative deals.

Parents, especially mothers, need to learn that whoever is with their kid will take care of your the same how i want. Show your professionalism and don’t noise moreover good to becoming real, the might trigger adenine negative react. How for Start a Dog Center: 15 Measures available How - FreshBooks

You will need less than Ksh.5,000 to print the fliers plus distribute them. Received a manual laborer to give them a symbol are about Ksh.500 supposing you can’t what it yourself. Just remember to include your make includes case any interested parent needs to make some ask.

You can also talk learn your shop at social storage. We recommend: 

  • Facebook – Post about your daycare business on relevant groups. You can also create one page get, get parents the like press post regularly info the services. 
  • Instagram – Create beautiful art about your business and share them with autochthonous followers. 
  • LinkedIn – Post over relevant LinkedIn pages about your business
  • Twitter  – Tweet regularly plus don’t forget to make relative childcare hashtags 
  • WhatsApp – Posts status updates and maybe ask friends and your into make this alike

How to Loading for Your Daycare Services 

All is the part where your investment should pay switch. What you charge should subsist able to sustain the daycare and give you einigen return. The figure will verlassen on to company you will be offering furthermore the attention one child needs. Sometimes, the financial situation of your clients may determine how much they shouldn charge. 

If you offering ECD classroom, you can’t charge the same as someone who doesn’t. Furthermore, if yourself intend to cook eats for them instead of eating home-packed food, you will have to charge more. Younger children need constant attention unlike own older opponents too.  Subsidized Childcare as a Pathway to Increasing Women's Economic ...

Long story short, achieve not shy off starting charging you services their right worth. Also, thereto leave be entirely up to you if you will bill folks daily, weekly, or monthly. How To Start A Small Profitable Day Concern Employment To Little Assets

Mode of Operation  

Must specific beginning and closures hours for reliability. You also need to agree is the parents if they will drop their our and pick them up either otherwise. Since convenience’s sake, her bucket decide to walking for the kids at home and drop them off once who day is done.

For that to run smoothly, you will need to hire a van twice a day. Provided the parents will be dropping themselves off, ensure it register their names just they go. Keep an record book for accountability. How to Start a Succeeds Daycare Business in Country [Full 2024 Guide]

Note down arrival and departure times, any specific instructions a parent might give you for their child, and any observations you might have for an certain child or referral. Nairobi City Administrative Childcare Facilities Act, 2017

The Bottom Line

So in you have thereto, how to start a daycare economic in Kenya with Ksh 50,000 alternatively less. Whenever you are an entrepreneur, a passionate parent, or someone with ECD skills, this business will be a perfected fit for you. Better yet, it is not a ambitious start-up. Use what you have before you achieve whichever you want. Don’t just perch, psych your up, and make a dime!

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There is a system you can use to write a business plan in Kenya that streamlines the entire process.

By using this system, not only makes the writing process faster and simpler but also way more useful in a really practical way.

If you want to organize your business and start strategically increasing your profits and growing towards your goals, then keep reading this guide.

This business plan has six main sections and I’d recommend that you start by scribbling your ideas for each on a separate blank piece of paper.

Once you get your ideas worked out, you can create one cohesive document.

How to Write a Business Plan in Kenya 

Now, the six pages of your business plan in Kenya are 

  • Product 
  • Production and Delivery 

Let’s look at each of these pages, shall we?

Page #1. Overview

Business Plan in Kenya

The first page of your business plan will be an overview.

It is going to give a basic understanding of what your company does and the structure of your business.

Now, on that first overview page of your business plan, you want to include 

  • Your business structure
  • Location, that is where you do business and also
  • A brief description of exactly what your company actually does.

The next piece of information for your company’s overview is your business’s mission, which is really important.

Here is why;

The business mission is the driving force behind your business plan in Kenya.

It is what all your plans are focused on achieving and if you don’t have a mission’s like trying to make plans to reach a goal without having the goal.

So make sure you don’t skip this step.

The final component of the overview page is your chart of accountability.

This chart describes who is accountable for which of the major tasks involved in running the business.

And the three main areas of accountability in most businesses are 

  • Sales operations
  • Finances 

Page #2. Message

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The second page of your business plan in Kenya will focus on outlining your company’s message.

If you want your business to be successful, you MUST have a clear idea of;

  • What message you are working to communicate to your customers, 
  • Who are those customers
  • How do you fit into their lives and 
  • How can you help them solve a problem that they are facing and create a result that they are looking for.

Here are the questions that you will want to answer on this page of your business plan

  • What problem does your company solve for your customers
  • What result does your company create for those customers
  • How does your company create those results
  • Who does your company serve
  • Why do you do what you do
  • Why should your customers choose you over your competition 
  • What is your company’s step by step plan for creating those results for the customer or what is your proprietary system

This both helps to answer the question of what sets you apart from your competition

It also shows your customers how you are going to create those results that you are promising.

By making this clear, you are instilling confidence in your ability to create the results.

Page #3. Marketing

how to write a business plan doc

Let’s talk about the third page of your business plan.

This page focuses on marketing and generating sales.

First, you will want to define your target market by their demography and psychographics.

Demographics are attributes such as their age, income, where they live.

On the other hand, psychographics has to do with their interests, desires, and fears.

Here, you will also want to include an estimated size of your target market .

More importantly, where you have identified that you can find groups of those target customers.

Here is a little big hint;

If you haven’t yet figured out where you can find groups of those customers be it online or off, you are probably going to have trouble successfully marketing your product or service.

So if you come to this part in the business plan and don’t know what to put here, stop and do some digging.

Make sure that YOU can find this customer you have defined here. 

If you can’t, you might want to consider redefining that target customer and pivoting your marketing position.

The final three pieces of information that you can include on this page of your business plan are

  • Your visibility strategy. This explains how people will first learn about your brand and your products 
  • Your lead generation strategy, which explains how you will establish contact with the people who have discovered your brand
  • Your conversion strategy, which is essentially your sales strategy. Explain how you will turn those leads you’ve generated into paying customers.

Here is a quick heads up;

As you are working through this business plan, it’s more than likely that you won’t know the answers to all of these questions.

And you won’t have all these things figured out yet.

I just want to let you know that that is completely alright.

And actually, one of the main purposes of writing your business plan is to become aware of things you haven’t thought about yet or haven’t figured out.

Because only once you are aware of what you don’t know, you will be able to think through it. 

Don’t put off writing the business plan in Kenya just because you don’t know everything yet.

Rather, write the business plan so that you can get very clear on exactly what you know and need to figure out.

Page #4. Product

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This page describes the product or products that you sell.

To clarify, a product could be a physical product or a digital product or service.

I highly recommend that you choose just one product as your business’s primary product.

You might be selling several different things, so determine what your main product is that you are going to center your business’s marketing message around.

Many different parts of your business development will be much easier if you do have one product that is the focus.

Now, on this page of the business plan, start by identifying 

  • what that product is and then 
  • describing the result that the product creates.

Here’s a little SECRET;

What your business sells is really the result your product creates not the product itself.

After describing the results, describe the impact the product creates.

This is different than the result itself.

It’s instead how the customers’ life is affected by the result of the product.

For example;

If your product is a vacuum cleaner, then the result the product creates is clean floors.

But the impact of the product is that your prospect feels better about the state of their house.

Now they have a cleaner, healthier living environment and perhaps feel more confident inviting some company.

Once you have described those three things for your main product, you can move on to other products that your company sells and do the same.

Page #5. Goals

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The final page of your business success plan has to do with your goals.

If you have looked at any examples of business plans in the past or read a guide on how to write a business plan in Kenya, you might have seen a section that focused on projections.

  • sales projections or
  • new customer acquisition projections, or 
  • market share projections 

And if you’ve tried to write a business plan in Kenya in the past and you tried to write this section, you may have found it very difficult.

Chances are that is because you are running a small business in Kenya or maybe you have just started your business.

Truth is, it is really difficult to make accurate projections or projections at all for that matter if you don’t have any data to base them on.

And that is why I’d recommend that instead of trying to create projections, you simply set goals if you are just starting your company or have only been in business for a couple of years.

You can decide exactly how long you want to make your goals for.

But a good place to start would be to set some one-year goals and also some five-year goals.

This way you know what you need to work on right now but you also know where you are aiming long term.

For each time frame, you can set whatever goals you’d like.

However, some that I might recommend;

  • number of sales total revenue 
  • Profit 
  • impact in terms of the number of customers who you help or how wide you spread your message and
  • Development, could be the extent to which you have advanced the product that you create and offer or to what extent you have built your company.

And of course, when setting goals, it is always important to set specific, measurable goals and a deadline for when you plan to reach them.

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Final thoughts on creating a business plan in Kenya

All right, that is everything you need to include in your business plan in Kenya.

As you can see, they are simple pages and you probably already know most of the information that will be going into this business plan.

There are many other pieces of information that you may want to include in your business plan 

You are more than welcome to include any relevant information that describes how you successfully run you and how you plan to reach your goals.

Here is my final piece of advice for you;

Make sure that you don’t overcomplicate things.

More words are not better.

In fact, your business plan in Kenya will be the most useful if you keep it short and relatively simple.

If you write a document that’s 20 40 or more pages long, chances are high that nobody will ever go back and read it again.

A business plan is a written document that describes your business, its objectives and strategies, and how you will achieve them. It outlines your marketing plan, financial projections, and operational procedures.

A business plan is important because it helps potential investors or lenders understand your business concept, objectives, and strategies. It also gives an overview of the financial viability of the business and helps you analyze potential risks.

A business plan should include a summary of your business concept, products and services, market segment, target consumers, marketing plan, financial plan, including cash flow statement, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and sales forecast, operational procedures, personnel, infrastructure, and ownership.

The cost of writing a business plan varies depending on the complexity of the business and the depth of the analysis required. On average, it can range from KES 10,000 to KES 50,000.

Every business owner, whether an established entrepreneur or a startup, should write a business plan. It is a crucial document required to give potential investors an overview of the business and its financial viability.

To attract an investor with your business plan, you need to clearly define your business concept, market segment, target consumers, and marketing plan. You should also provide financial projections, including the required investment and the expected return on investment.

The purpose of a financial plan in a business plan is to provide an overview of the business’s financial viability. It includes cash flow statement, balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and sales forecast.

To write a marketing plan for your business, you’ll need to analyze your market segment, determine your target consumers, and define your promotional, advertising, and sales strategies to attract and retain them. You should also set objectives and strict budgets for your promotion and advertising activities.

You should update your business plan constantly to reflect changes in your business environment, like increased competition, new regulations, or changes in your products or services. You should review and update it at least once a year, or whenever significant changes occur.

A profit and loss statement is a financial statement that shows the revenues, expenses, and net income or loss of a business for a specific period, usually monthly or annually. It helps business owners analyze their profit margins and identify areas where they can cut costs and increase revenue.

Yes, every business needs insurance to protect its assets, employees, and customers. You should consider insurance options, like liability insurance, property insurance, or workers’ compensation insurance, depending on your business operations and risks.

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