I want to start my own business, a learning center for children, are there loans to help me get started?

My goal is to have a center that first serves as an afterschool /weekend program, that will give the children, whose parents have to work when school is out, something positive and constructive to do with their time. Rather than go to a daycare where there are little or no activities at all. They will be learning skills that are needed in life and be exposed to many different sports and subjects that will give them a better idea about who they want to be when they grow up. The center will focus on all sports, learning different languages, music, home economics, and trying to develop the children into well-rounded individuals. Later, I want to add a childcare facility for those with younger siblings, to get them early exposure and most importantly convenience for families.

I would say your best option is an SBA loan. They are backed by the government. You will have to put some kind of business plan and proforma.

Just call 3 or 4 banks and ask for their SBA specialist. They can assist you more.