Now that I've passed my home inspection with the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services and received my temporary license, the next step is to get the word out about my business.

I will open my business, Miss Lorna's Learning Place, in mid-July. I am very excited about getting started. So far I have one child enrolled. The maximum number of children I can accept is six at one time.

Besides using word-of-mouth, I've been posting fliers about my business around the community, at places such as grocery stores, the public library, baby stores, the public laundry facility, the health department, doctor's offices and schools. So far, I've received one phone call inquiring about my child-care services. I'm waiting for more phone calls to come my way.

Another way I'm getting the word out is by writing an article to put in the local community newspaper. Things I will include in my article are:

• A brief history about myself

• Hours and days of operation

• Cost per month

• What to expect at my facility

• Benefits of sending your child to a quality, family-based child care center