How to organize a private kindergarten at home: instructions to help a beginner

Alexander Kaptsov

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Being busy at work forces parents to think about who to leave their child with. Nannies cannot ensure the proper development of the child, and in order to get into a state institution that works with preschoolers, you need to stand in a long line. Sometimes the wait for a place can last several years. This article contains information about opening a private kindergarten from scratch.

Organization of a private kindergarten, where to start?

Having decided to open a private kindergarten, an entrepreneur must choose a form of ownership. Individuals registered as individual entrepreneurs or legal organizations with non-profit status can provide services in the field of education. It is better to register an LLC. The form of ownership will give the establishment the status of a legal entity, which will allow it to obtain a license in the future.

Some businessmen prefer to open an individual entrepreneur and operate without a license.

They create:

  1. Development centers.
  2. Children's studios.
  3. Leisure centers.

These institutions are veiled preschool educational institutions. According to the law, they do not have the right to educate children. If the inspection reveals the fact of illegal training, the entrepreneur will be punished accordingly.

The business must be registered as an “institution”. The name should not contain the words “school” and “kindergarten”. When registering, you must select OKVED codes.

Suitable for the type of business:

  • 80.10.1 — Preschool education (preceding primary general education);
  • 80.10.3 — Additional education for children.

To register a business as a non-profit institution, you will need the following documents:

  1. Statement.
  2. Receipt for payment of state duty.
  3. Constituent documents.
  4. Papers confirming the presence of a legal address.

To start operating an institution as a kindergarten, a license is required.

To receive it, the entrepreneur must collect and provide the following documents:

  • Charter of the institution.
  • Documents confirming the right to use the premises.
  • SES permission.
  • Fire department permit.
  • The institution's work program developed by teachers.
  • Information about the teaching staff.

In order for a license to be considered, you must pay a state fee of 3,000 rubles. The receipt should be attached to the list of documents that will be submitted to the government agency responsible for issuing licenses. Before submitting, the license applicant must personally sign all papers.

Registration of a business type takes place in the registration service of the Ministry of Justice. The procedure is performed within 1 month.

During registration, the entrepreneur must choose a taxation system. For the type of business, a patent is best suited.

To begin making contributions to the state under this system, an entrepreneur must:

  1. Open an organization account.
  2. Go through the registration procedure.
  3. Register your business.
  4. Select a taxation system.

What do you need to purchase for a private kindergarten?

In order for the kindergarten to start functioning, the entrepreneur will need equipment.

The list includes:

  • Lockers for things, 5 sections, 4 pcs. – 18,000 rubles.
  • Tables 10 pcs. – 15,000 rubles.
  • Chairs 20 pcs. – 20,000 rubles.
  • Beds 20 pcs. – 100,000 rubles.
  • Dishes 20 sets + cooking utensils – 10,000 rubles.
  • Bed linen 40 sets – 30,000 rubles.
  • Pots 20 pcs. – 4,000 rubles.
  • Educational toys – 50,000 rubles.
  • Stationery – 5,000 rubles.
  • Toys for outdoor games – 20,000 rubles.

In total, you will need to spend about 250,000 rubles to purchase equipment for a private kindergarten.

Not all equipment is suitable for use in a kindergarten.

Requirements for items:

  1. Furniture must be of a certain height. Tables should be no higher than 58 cm, and chairs - 34 cm.
  2. Special lockers must be provided for clothes.

Basic requirements for premises and conditions for keeping children in private kindergartens

The building must comply with strict standards imposed by the SES.

The list includes:

  • There must be at least 6 square meters per pupil. m.
  • The temperature should not fall below + 22 degrees.
  • Not only natural but also artificial lighting is required.
  • The dining room, bedroom and games room should be located in different rooms.
  • The garden must have its own gym.
  • There must be a nurse's office.

SanPin will not allow the organization to start operating if at least one of the conditions is not met.

A 1-2 storey building with a fenced area for walking is suitable for a kindergarten. The area for the kindergarten can be rented from the administration for a period from 1 year to 5 years. But it will not be possible to purchase it as private property. The building has already been equipped taking into account all the requirements.

Renting it will allow you to save on making changes to the layout of commercial real estate. However, the repair must still be completed. Without a well-equipped, clean room, the SES will not allow work to begin.

Before starting to operate the premises, mandatory installation of a fire alarm is required. Without it, it will not be possible to obtain permission to open an establishment. In addition, fire extinguishers must be placed in the rooms.

The cost of renting premises for a kindergarten in Moscow starts from 7,200 rubles per sq. m. m., in St. Petersburg - from 5,000 rubles per sq. m. m., in Kazan - from 2500 rubles per sq. m. m.

Outdoor playgrounds for children must be equipped with:

  1. Sandboxes.
  2. Ladders.
  3. Benches.

There must be gazebos and green spaces on the territory. They should provide shade to shelter from the sun on a hot day.

Personnel required to open a private kindergarten

While pupils are in kindergarten, the institution bears full responsibility for their life and health. For this reason, it is important to hire enough staff to ensure that children are always under the care of adults.

For the normal functioning of the kindergarten you will need:

  • Educator.
  • Accountant.
  • Manager.
  • Security guard.
  • Room cleaner.
  • Teachers of additional classes.
  • Nannies.
  • Cook.
  • Doctor.
  • Psychologist.
  • Speech therapist.

There must be at least 1 teacher for every 15 children. A good private kindergarten should employ highly qualified specialists. Their services are not cheap. The salary of a teacher must be at least 60,000 rubles.

The selection of employees must be approached strictly. During the interview, you must carefully study the proposed resume. If a person applies for the position of a teacher or teacher of additional classes, he must provide methods, programs and plans according to which he will work with children. If the future employee meets all the requirements of the establishment, it is necessary to contact his previous employer and obtain a reference for the employee.

All employees of the institution must have a medical record. Specialists who work with children must have a higher pedagogical education. Employees must be able to find a common language with children.

Qualified specialists who work using proprietary methods will help attract additional clients to the institution.

The kindergarten team must be united. Disagreements will have a negative impact on students. The business owner must monitor the current atmosphere and take action if necessary.

The head of the kindergarten should monitor the functioning of the team. If a specialist does not fulfill the duties assigned to him, the manager. the preschool institution must immediately point out the error. The manager is responsible for maintaining reports and drawing up work plans for the institution.

Features of catering in a private kindergarten

The quality of food in the institution must be at a high level. This will increase confidence on the part of parents and attract additional clients. To feed 1 child, the organization will have to spend at least 200 rubles daily. Food costs increase depending on the level of the establishment. In total, the owner of an average private kindergarten will have to spend about 60,000 rubles monthly on food for pupils. Food costs must be fully included in the cost of kindergarten fees.

Pupils should be fed 3-4 times a day.

They should receive:

  1. Breakfast.
  2. Dinner.
  3. Afternoon snack.
  4. Dinner.

Food preparation must be carried out in accordance with all SES standards. Some institutions practice purchasing prepared food from third parties. Products are brought to the kindergarten in containers. The method allows you to save significantly. When purchasing ready-made food, there is no need to maintain a chef position.

However, this method should be abandoned. It does not meet SES standards. During transportation, the container may open and the food may cool down. It is better to hire a cook who will prepare food immediately before feeding.

How much does it cost to organize a private kindergarten: a sample business plan for opening from scratch

To create a private kindergarten from scratch, a businessman will have to spend, according to calculations, about 1,500,000 rubles. The exact amount of costs is determined depending on the level of the planned establishment.

Every month, parents pay from 10 to 50 thousand rubles for kindergarten services. Prices vary depending on the level of prestige and the number of services provided. For the business to pay off, it is necessary to recruit at least 20 students.

Every month the organization will bring in at least 500 thousand in profit. At this level of income, the business will pay off in a year. To reduce the period, an entrepreneur can offer parents to use additional services.

Among them:

  • 24-hour stay of the child in the institution.
  • Weekend group.

However, expenses for wages and food for children will have to increase.

You can increase your income without additional costs by introducing:

  1. Cash payments from parents to save a place for a child if he is absent for a long time.
  2. Mandatory payments for admission of a child to kindergarten.

The methods will significantly increase the amount of profit received, but can significantly reduce the prestige of the institution in the eyes of parents.

Benefits and subsidies from the state to help private kindergartens

The state encourages the opening of private kindergartens. Having organized the activities of an establishment, an entrepreneur has the right to count on benefits and subsidies.

They are issued if:

  • The program used for training meets the standards required by the state.
  • The organization has no tax arrears.
  • The operating hours of the institution are carried out in accordance with the passport of the preschool institution’s services.

The amount of the subsidy depends on the number of students in the institution. An entrepreneur can receive up to 10 million to organize the work of a kindergarten. To receive funds, you must allocate 10% free of charge for children in preferential categories.

The amount can be used for:

  1. Purchase of equipment.
  2. Room renovation.
  3. Payment of rent.
  4. Payment for services.

The subsidy may be refused if the organization provides more services than indicated in the passport.