As a day care owner you will have a rewarding, challenging career where you'll see the results of your caring and creative efforts every day. You'll be rewarded by the joy of children's laughter, and by watching them grow into independent, unique individuals. This guide book offers expert business advice from successful day care owners. It covers topics of vital importance to anyone who wants to learn how to start a day care in the United States or Canada. You can learn how to start a home day care and look after just a few children at a time. Or you could start a day care center and care for a larger group of children in an away-from-home setting. Either way, the rewards are great-financially and personally. The information in this guide can save you many hours of research, help you avoid some costly mistakes, and give you advice you need to start a home day care or start a day care center.