Here is step by step guide in starting an ECD /Creche day – care center in Zimbabwe.
If you like taking care of the young ones, you can make extra dollars by making use of your empty space at home by starting an ECD /Creche day – care center in Zimbabwe. A you expand, you can consider rented premises. When parents choose a daycare for their children, they look for a place that will enrich and keep their children safe during the day. While your daycare may have those qualities, without the right advertising and marketing, it will go overlooked.
ECD or Creche Students
You might try a few new strategies to catch the attention of parents and attract new clients to your daycare.
Register your ECD.
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It is mandatory to register an ECD .There are some requirements needed to register an ECD .These include but not limited to
1.Permission from Local authority to establish an ECD centre
2.Health certificate
3.Memorandum of understanding
4.Proposed names of the ECD centre
5.Physical address of the ECD centre
6.Area to be served by the ECD centre
7.Number of pupils to be enrolled on opening of age and ranges note : one teacher to 20 pupils
8. Name and qualification of teachers to employed
9.Medical certificates plus x-ray is a mandatory since you will be dealing with kids and health status of staff needs to be known
10.Floor plan and house plan
11.Title deeds or lease of agreement
12.Indoor play space area 1:2,25 square meters per child .Age appropriate furniture
13. Outdoor play space 1:5,5 square meters per child
14. Toilets closets 1:2
15.Wash basins
From the data we have gathered, the average startup cost for a daycare centre in Zimbabwe is $1000 to $2500.This can vary widely depending on whether you are opening a home-based daycare center or leasing a separate facility for your care centre .If don’t have $10000+in bank account ,they don’t worry.
Ten tips to start an ECD or Creche in Zimbabwe and be successful :
1.Keep your environment safe and clean-Keep all doors secure .Ideally , have a code available only to parents and staff .Change it regularly.Ensure windows are securely fastened.All stairwells should be gated .Staff and children should wash hands throughout the day..This is especially true before meal times and after diapering /restroom use.Disinfect toys daily.Schedule a time so this task is not forgotten .Have a clear routines incase of emergency.
2.Make consistent policies- Clearly outline your policies to protect your business and address parent concerns.Maintaining a regularly updated parent handbook can make your childcare center stand out from others.Before enrolling , have parents review and agree to the policies listed in your handbook.Your can also add your own unique policies .Consider addressing policies about ;hours of operation daily schedule
-displine
-food and nutrition
-sick-child
-feeding
-curriculum {[ more on this later}
-safety/cleanilises
-sleeping
-pick -up{who can pick-up the child ? how do you verify identity
-parent communication
-fees and payment
-immunisation
-program closing
-emergencies
3 Invest in training of your staff – babies and toddlers needs consistent , predictable care.For this reason , parents prefer childcare centers with low turnover.Invest training and resources in your staff.Treat them as respected ,appreciated professionals by ;recognizing and rewarding success and hard work
-providing support amd extra help when its neede
-holding a staff appreciation day/ week
-including staff in your vision goals , policies
-building relationship goals
4 Develop a curriculum – parents want to know that their children aren’t watching tv or sitting around all day.Young children need active play , stimulation , and learning .Think about programming and your daily schedule .
5. Communicate – to maintain and continue boosting enrollment , communication is key.Parents want to know what their child is up to throughout the day.Some daycare centers even have apps that allow them to share information about meals, naps , and activities in real time.
Ten tips to manage a creche
1. Have clear policies and follow them-running successful daycares starts with having a clear set of policies .These policies need to apply to both children and parents .
2. Don’t take your friends and family kids- family and friends may expect special treatment regarding your policies .Avid this situation entirely and keep your business professional
3.Always ask for parental feedback-the most successful day care have myriad of reviews available on google
4.Have a social media presence – when you are trying to look up local business information , what is one of the most common places you stop? Get assistance with professional social media management from City Cloud. Check their services here
5.Add value with unique services- look around at your fellow daycare providers to see what they offer .Various daycare centers may have their unique take on the field.
6. Having a properly trained staff who believes in your vision-child care businesses may be encouraged to save money by hiring staff that lack experience. However you run the gp of having an educational gap and safety exposures in this case.
7. Don’t forget to take a vacation-business owners who handle their own time typically forget that managing daycares can be an exhausting experience.
8.Simply the business side of things-many times the business side of daycare can prevent owners from properly focusing.
9.Try to be flexible (within reason)-your parents will appreciate flexibility in their day cares , as some situations may prevent them from arriving on time.
10.Change upfront-while we hate to see it , there is always a chance for flaky parents who won’t pay you.If they can get a month of free day care out of you straightforward for them to vanish
What’s stopping you from fulfilling your dreams and aspirations? Imagine being your own boss, being able to play an integral role in the development of your beloved country, empowering families and communities through your hard work. The decision is up to you. You have the power to make it happen. Contact us today and we’ll help you register your ECD or Creche business today!
Company registration in Zimbabwe is the process of incorporating (registering) a business in Zimbabwe either as a Private Limited Company (PLC), Private Business Corporation (PLC) or any other business entity as stated in the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31). When a company is incorporated, the business becomes a separate legal entity; separate from its owners. The business becomes an individual ‘person’ in the eyes of the law. Essentially, this means that the company is completely separate from its owners in terms of finances, liabilities, contractual agreements, and ownership of property and assets.
Benefits of registering your own company
Limited liability
Legitimacy and brand awareness
Easier to raise capital
Supplier arrangements
Low Tax Liability
Business continuity
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Types of companies
They are quite a number of companies but the two most popular companies you can register in Zimbabwe are a Private Limited Company and a Private Business Corporation.
Private Limited Company (PLC)
A Private Limited Company is the most common company structure in Zimbabwe.Private limited company is a type of organisation you can set up to run your business.Company ownership is split into shares owned by shareholders.A company must pay corporation tax out of any profits and can then distribute the remaining profits among shareholders.
Private Limited Company requires at least 2 directors and a maximum of 50 directors and also limits the number of shareholders to 50.
Private Business Corporation
A Private Business Corporation is an alternative company structure to a private limited company that is registered with the Companies registrar of companies in Zimbabwe- through the process of incorporation.
Requirements for company registration in Zimbabwe
There are 4 requirements when registering a company in Zimbabwe:
Company name – should not be similar to an already registered company, or which is so similar to any such name as to be likely to deceive, is likely to mislead the public, is blasphemous or indecent or likely to cause offence to any person or class of persons, suggests patronage of the Government or some other authority or organisation unless the consent thereof has been obtained, is undesirable for any other reason.
Director’s information – Name(s) and surname as shown on government issued identity documents, national identity number/passport number, official address and former names. This information is shown on the CR 6.
Shareholders information – name(s) and surname as shown on government issued identity documents and official address. This information is shown on the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Company objectives: These are the commercial activities the company is going to run the business. A company can have as many company objectives as they require. Sample objective can be farming, mining et..c.
Procedure for company registration in Zimbabwe
There are five important steps to the initial company registration procedure in Zimbabwe which include:
1.Name Search and reservation
With us, you have to give us 5 proposed name and the one which is approved will be the name of the company. This can be done within 24 working hours with the approved name being reserved for up to 3 weeks from the application date. You can however further reserve the company name if it has expired.
2.Appointment of company directors
This is done through the CR 6 form and is usually prepared by your consultant. A director should be above the legal age of 16 years, and at least one being ordinarily a resident of Zimbabwe. The individual must also not have been previously disqualified from acting as a director or bankrupt.
3.Appointment of company secretary(s)
This is also done through the CR 6 form .A company secretary should be above the legal age of 16 years, and ordinarily a resident of Zimbabwe. The individual must also not have been previously disqualified from acting as a company secretary.
4.Registering of company addresses
This is done through the CR 6 . The addresses should be a physical address which should be a Zimbabwean address, postal address and email address.
5.Company incorporation
The official company registration documents are submitted at the Companies Registry for incorporation. This is done only through a registered consultant, registered with the Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property by (DCIP). After successful submission of the registration documents at the Companies Registry, the company is incorporated.
Documents you receive after registering a company in Zimbabwe.
The company documents you will receive will differ with the type of company you choose.
For a Private Business Corporation you will receive the following documents:
Certificate of incorporation – a legal document issued by the Registrar of Companies showing that your company has been approved
CR 28
For a Private Business Corporation you will receive the following documents:
Certificate of incorporation
CR 5 (Former CR 6) – List of company addresses
CR 6 (Former CR 14) – List of company directors
Memorandum of Association – a legal statement signed by all initial shareholders or agreeing to form the company. It also shows the businesses objectives.
Articles of association – written rules about running the company agreed by shareholdeor guarantors, directors and the company secretary
Company registration prices in Zimbabwe
Our company registration prices .
Private limited company for $150
Private business corporation for $120
PRAZ for $120
Change of directors from $70
Tax clearance for $80
Name search for $10
Tax clearance
The law requires that a company registers with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) within 30 days of starting to trade. Once you register, you will be issued a tax clearance.
Trade name registration
After registering your company, you may wish not trade with your official company name for different reasons. You can use an assumed name popularly known as a trade name. However, since the introduction of the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:32) all trade should also be registered.
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Key authorities and legislation to be aware of:
The main corporate legislation in Zimbabwe is contained in the Companies and Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31). The company should also be aware of the following local authorities when doing business in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe might be facing economic challenges but take note that Zimbabwe is one of the easiest countries to start up a business. Better still, it helps to work with a trusted partner that has in-depth knowledge of Zimbabwe’s regulations to help smooth flow of your company registration process whilst you focus on your business.
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