Course Overview

Through an interactive learning experience, the course prepares participants to build a professional family child care business with a solid business foundation that leads to profitability and sustainability– and most importantly, the achievement of personal goals. The program focuses on primary business launch considerations with a business plan template specifically designed for family child care businesses.   

The 10-session program begins with a self-driven orientation module that prepares participants for the different technologies used to support their learning, a refresher on learning approaches, and initial prework to engage prior to the beginning of the program.  This is followed by interactive live sessions that utilize numerous technology resources including a simulation game to apply the knowledge learned of running a small child care business.  

Examples of focus areas include: 

• Setting Financial Goals
• Determining the costs of running a child care business
• Finding the right capital for your child care program
• Managing business risk in your program
• Achieving operational excellence
• Preparing a pitch for your child care business

Starting A Child Care Center

If you decide you would rather start a child care center rather than a family child care business after taking Exploring Child Care, then the Small Business Essentials course is your next step.

• Getting Ready is not a prerequisite if you have already taken Exploring Child Care
• More information and how to apply for Small Business Essentials