I'm planning on opening a baby gymboree within the next few years..

Question

In my town, we don't have a daycare center, or anything like a little baby gymboree. I was hoping to open a daycare center, but I thought that a baby gym would be more helpful, and I wouldn't have to take care of the kids myself. I was wondering what kind of degree you'd need for something like that, or if you'd even need a degree.Any advice?

Answer 1

Here's where you can start your search.

http://www.gymboreeclasses.com/b2c/custo...

One of the owner's of our local one was a pediatric occupational therapist. She was great working with Level I (0-6 mo.) and Level II (6-10 mo.).

But many of their teachers are not specifically trained for childhood education:  

There was the art teacher with an art degree (no child experience pre se).

The gym teacher with a marketing degree but experience as a college cheerleader and very outgoing personality...who I love to blame every time I catch my child climbing or jumping off something ;) She was fantastic with Level III (10-16 mo.) and Level IV (16-22 mo.)  With a marketing degree she is also a leader/supervisor in the franchise.

The music teacher with no degree or prior child training, but had a outstanding voice and loved working with children.

They've had others, but these are the ones I know some background about.

Answer 2

Early Childhood Education degree or Physical Education would be appropriate for person(s) actually working with children.  Good business skills through education or experience for the administrator.