First what ages will you be having? Parents look for a clean. bright, colorful and cheerful enviroment. Meals have to be balanced and healthy. You will need someone who is able to fix meals or serve snacks that has a food handler's license. You will need someone to assist you and. In some states I believe it is two to every 10 children. Each child will need his/her own Cubby a place to put shoes, coats, hats, projects and blanket and pillows. Most take naps, most have snacks. You need to divide children into age groups if have a lot of kids. 0-15 months, 16 months -age 2, 3 and 4 year olds and 5-6 year olds. Will you have an after school program. If so You need to keep them seperate from younger kids. When do you open and when do you close. What plan do you have for late parents. How late is too late. You will need games and toys for each age group and attention span. Music, toys, puzzles, games, books, crayons, etc. Running a daycare takes a lot of planning and fore thought and making sure your up on codes, laws and regulations with the state your in. How much will you charge per child, per hour or day. What can you afford to pay your workers. What are the insurance laws for workers and for covering accidents on children. Is there a drop off place and pick up place for children? Is there a sign in and sign out book for parents. Do you have a fenced yard and safe playground equipment? I suggest you take some early child care classes if able this will help. Get books from the library to read and visit 2-3 daycares to get an idea what your in for and set up interviews with other daycare managers. Find out how to get a grant to help pay for things you might need. It is a big responsibility with a lot of risks and rewards.