Family Child Care Foundations 07.16.22
This cohort is structured to guide you on how to start a Family Child Care Home Business, learn a more in-depth process on how to have a successful business, access resources and build a network of support for one another. These sessions will be offered virtually through zoom. You will receive session information once you register. These sessions will be offered once a week on Saturdays.
CREATE YOUR BEST ENVIRONMENT
Part 1
Embrace your creative side and design your best space.
Plan an environment that supports children with their social, emotional and cognitive learning as well as your
own well-being. Learn how to use color, lighting and space to relax or energize.
Practice creating different activity areas and identify which ones are the best for your program’s curriculum.
MARKET YOUR BUSINESS
Part 2
What sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program- now share that
message with families and your community!
Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing plan. Topics
include long term planning for full enrollment, developing messaging for your advertisements, and developing your targeted marketing strategy.
Family Child Care Foundations 07.16.22
This cohort is structured to guide you on how to start a Family Child Care Home Business, learn a more in depth process on how to have a successful business, access resources and build a network of support for one another. These sessions will be offered virtually through zoom. You will receive session information once you register. These sessions will be offered once a week on Saturdays.
BUSINESS FINANCES
Part 1
Could you accurately estimate the costs of your business? Learn to do just that and more.
Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to break even, and when you will begin to earn a profit.
Set prices that are fair and profitable and walk away with better understanding of your finances so you can
make better business decisions.
PREPARE FOR BUSINESS TAXES
Part 2
Don’t be caught off guard-identify and set up your best method for record keeping.
Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage.
Explore special topics such as food costs and choose the best method of tracking for you.