Before beginning the childcare facility plan, childcare Site Suitability Analysis is an important fact to think about. First, it is important that the site be suitable for a new building or renovation of an existing building. There are many things that should be considered, including:
- Water and sewage capacity
- Accessibility from major roadways and public transportation routes
- Proximity to daycare and school campuses
- Availability of parking and roadway safety
- Existing vegetation includes trees, shrubs, wetlands, topography.
Some childcare providers are looking at open land that is zoned for commercial use even if it meets the criteria listed above. This may include churches or schools that would want to provide daycare activities in the building. It should be noted that these sites are not typically zoned for childcare areas or other activities that would bring children onto the property outside of school hours. The property may also have limitations due to its use as a place of worship versus a commercial venture.