How much money do you make by running a day care center at home?

Income generated by a home day care center varies according to the rates charged by individual proprietors, but the annual average pay for a day care worker is $19,510. The amount of money made from running a day care center at home amounts to the rate of care charged by the provider multiplied by the number of children cared for at the place of business.

Owners of day care centers often contact the National Association of Child Care and Resource Referral to determine average local rates to help set their own prices.

Profits are also affected by the costs of operation, such as snacks and meals provided to the children.