Childcare Center Operations
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Run a profitable daycare or childcare center. Covers licensing, staffing ratios, tuition pricing, facility requirements, parent retention, and growth — built from real operator data.
| Age Group | Weekly Tuition (Metro) | Weekly Tuition (Suburban) | Teacher:Child Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (6wk-12mo) | $350-$500 | $225-$375 | 1:3 to 1:4 |
| Toddler (12-24mo) | $300-$425 | $200-$325 | 1:4 to 1:5 |
| Two-year-olds | $275-$375 | $175-$300 | 1:5 to 1:6 |
| Preschool (3-4yr) | $250-$350 | $150-$275 | 1:8 to 1:10 |
| Pre-K (4-5yr) | $225-$325 | $140-$250 | 1:10 to 1:12 |
| School-age (before/after) | $125-$200 | $100-$175 | 1:12 to 1:15 |
Annual revenue per child (infant): $13,000-$26,000 Annual revenue per child (preschool): $7,800-$18,200 Average center revenue: $500,000-$2,000,000 (60-150 enrolled children)
| Role | Salary Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Center Director | $45,000-$75,000 | Required by most states |
| Lead Teacher | $30,000-$45,000 | CDA or degree required |
| Assistant Teacher | $25,000-$35,000 | High school diploma + training |
| Floater/Sub | $24,000-$32,000 | Covers breaks and absences |
| Cook | $28,000-$38,000 | If serving meals on-site |
| Admin/Front Desk | $30,000-$40,000 | Billing, enrollment, parent comms |
Labor as % of revenue: 55-65% (largest expense by far) Turnover rate: 26-40% industry average — retention is survival Retention tactics: Tuition discounts for staff children, PTO, health benefits, CDA sponsorship
State licensing (all states require):
Federal:
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Everything you need to run a profitable daycare — tuition pricing by age group, staffing ratios, licensing requirements, CACFP reimbursement, parent retention, and growth from single center to regional brand.
$60B+ US childcare market. 500K+ providers.
# Childcare Center Operations Run a profitable daycare or childcare center. Covers licensing, staffing ratios, tuition pricing, facility requirements, parent retention, and growth — built from real operator data. ## Revenue & Tuition Pricing (2026) | Age Group | Weekly Tuition (Metro) | Weekly Tuition (Suburban) | Teacher:Child Ratio | |---|---|---|---| | Infant (6wk-12mo) | $350-$500 | $225-$375 | 1:3 to 1:4 | | Toddler (12-24mo) | $300-$425 | $200-$325 | 1:4 to 1:5 | | Two-year-olds | $275-$375 | $175-$300 | 1:5 to 1:6 | | Preschool (3-4yr) | $250-$350 | $150-$275 | 1:8 to 1:10 | | Pre-K (4-5yr) | $225-$325 | $140-$250 | 1:10 to 1:12 | | School-age (before/after) | $125-$200 | $100-$175 | 1:12 to 1:15 | **Annual revenue per child (infant)**: $13,000-$26,000 **Annual revenue per child (preschool)**: $7,800-$18,200 **Average center revenue**: $500,000-$2,000,000 (60-150 enrolled children) ## Staffing & Labor | Role | Salary Range | Notes | |---|---|---| | Center Director | $45,000-$75,000 | Required by most states | | Lead Teacher | $30,000-$45,000 | CDA or degree required | | Assistant Teacher | $25,000-$35,000 | High school diploma + training | | Floater/Sub | $24,000-$32,000 | Covers breaks and absences | | Cook | $28,000-$38,000 | If serving meals on-site | | Admin/Front Desk | $30,000-$40,000 | Billing, enrollment, parent comms | **Labor as % of revenue**: 55-65% (largest expense by far) **Turnover rate**: 26-40% industry average — retention is survival **Retention tactics**: Tuition discounts for staff children, PTO, health benefits, CDA sponsorship ## Licensing & Compliance **State licensing (all states require):** - Background checks (FBI fingerprint + state) for all staff - Staff:child ratios (varies by state and age group) - Square footage: 35-50 sq ft per child indoors, 75+ sq ft outdoors - Health & safety inspections (annual or biannual) - Fire marshal approval - Zoning approval for childcare use **Federal:** - USDA Child and Adult Care Food Pr...
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