I am doing a project at school on what I want to do in the future. I'm a senior at Riverdale High School in Metairie,La. Can you guys help me out?

I always wanted to own my own daycare business. Well now I'm getting older and ready to get out on my own I've been thinking more and more about my own daycare business but I don't know all of the requirements. I've looked through many websites and they just don't help me out enough. Can someone help me?!?
What educational requirements do I need to start my own daycare business?
How could I get my information out to the public to let them know I am a good daycare?
Which skills and qualities are required to own my own daycare business in the 21st century?
How could I prepare myself to meet the requirements?
If you have any information please email me at:
[email protected] and please put a subject so I know what it's about.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to help me out.
*~*Brandie*~*