Find out whether a Child Care Business is right for you
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You have so many questions…
- How do I get started?
- How do I find a location?
- How much money can I make?
- How much money do I need to get started?
We’ll guide you through each step, breaking down the process into manageable parts. Our Child Care Business Lab team is here to support you!
Explore the Possibilities of Child Care Ownership
The first step of the Child Care Business Lab Explore program is attending a group intro session where you will meet members of our team and hear stories from current child care providers. Here you will learn about what it takes to open a child care in your home (known as “family child care”) or in a space outside your home (known as a “facility”).
After the end of this session, if you’ve decided child care ownership is for you, then it’s time to start your homework for the licensing process. Through this independent work, you will validate that you and your family are ready for you to embark on the journey to child care business ownership. During this time, you’ll be completing a few of the documents required to earn your license.
Many people can complete the Child Care Business Lab Explore program in just a few weeks. For others with multiple family, work, and school commitments, it might take 3 or 4 months. We have programs starting throughout the year to suit everyone’s timeline and are available to help you along the way.
Want to talk to someone about whether the Child Care Business Lab Explore program is right for you?
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