Progress Guide to Expanding Child Care Seats in Davidson County Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Introduction 1 Lesson Introduction Overview of Opening or Expanding Child Care 1 Lesson Overview of the Process Developing a Financial Plan 2 Lessons Forecasting Revenue and Operating Costs Forecasting Expansion Costs Understanding Child Care Zoning Categories 1 Lesson Child Care Zoning Categories Retaining Needed Supports 1 Lesson Overview of Supports Identifying a Location 1 Lesson Identifying a Location New Centers Only: Setting Up Your Business 1 Lesson Setting Up Your Business Starting the TDHS Process 1 Lesson First Steps Navigating Codes, Fire, and Building Safety 6 Lessons Introduction Pre-submittal Steps Plans Submission & Review Fire Inspection Use and Occupancy Permit Environmental Codes Final Steps for Licensing 3 Lessons Choose Safe Places Final Walkthroughs Licensing and Final Preparation Relicensing 1 Lesson What to Know Planning Resources 2 Lessons Resources Acknowledgements Guide to Expanding Child Care Seats in Davidson County Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Planning Resources Acknowledgements