How much dose it cost to run a daycare center?

Question

i own a in home family childcare and want to open a center when my youngest starts first grade. i was wondering if anyone knew how much it costs to open and run a center.

Answer 1

500 dollers per kid plus 900000 for a buiding

Answer 2

lots.

insurance

food

supplies

insurance (auto, building, etc)

staff wages (50% of income)

rent/mortgage

benefits for staff

auto loan (if transporting kids)

phone

electric

water

gas

medical supplies

and all this is just the beginning