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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore
DESCRIPTION:In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program\, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. \nBetween the documents to fill out and decisions to make\, you might feel overwhelmed and have lots of questions. By participating in Explore and completing individual work\, you will build a network and validate that you and your family are ready to embark on your journey to child care business ownership. \nWe’ll break the process down into chunks that make sense to you. You’ll learn about: \n\nThe differences between family and facility child care settings\nThe day-to-day life of a provider\nWhat documents you need to start preparing for your license\n\nOur team will be there along the way to answer your questions and coach you through the process! \nThe Explore program is the first stage of the Child Care Business Lab. \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on February 4th at 7:00PM \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-13/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
LOCATION:https://ceimaine-org.zoom.us/j/85823226643
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Improving Your Credit Score
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for any child care providers who want to know more about their credit score! Take the first step to improving your financial wellness by joining this session led by Jill Lorom\, financial counselor with CEI. Jill is passionate about helping child care providers understand credit scoring and how to protect\, build\, or repair their credit. Whether you think you have excellent credit or you are concerned about a low or nonexistent score\, come with questions and leave with a better understanding of how to improve your credit! \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on February 6th at 1:00pm. \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-improving-your-credit-score-3/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
LOCATION:https://ceimaine-org.zoom.us/j/85823226643
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T180000
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Finding a Facility Location
DESCRIPTION:Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren’t sure where to start?  \nThe Child Care Business Lab can help you identify properties with potential\, build confidence to reach out to community partners\, and create an action plan outlining your next steps. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting on February 11th at 6:00pm \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-finding-a-facility-location-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Facility or Center
ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Turn Your Home into a Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that family child care providers are able to open their doors within 8 months and earn $45\,000 in their first year of operation? If you want to start your own child care business and are considering operating out of your house or apartment\, this session is for you! Join to learn more about what conversations to have with your family\, common renovations\, and more! \nClick here to join the Zoom on February 13th at 6:00pm.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-how-to-turn-your-home-into-a-family-child-care-4/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
LOCATION:https://ceimaine-org.zoom.us/j/85823226643
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Selling Your Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Child care businesses are sometimes sold from one owner to another\, providing a valuable source of income for owners ready to sell.  \nThe best time to start planning for the future sale of your child care business is now\, even if you plan to stay involved for years to come. The way you structure and manage your business today can significantly impact its value later and having ample time to prepare is a major advantage. Whether you’re thinking about selling soon or considering a sale down the road\, this session is for you! Join Sarah Guerette\, Senior Program Director of CEI’s Business Development Services\, as she shares essential strategies to ensure a smooth and successful transition from owner to seller! \nClick here to join the Zoom on February 18th at 1:00pm.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-selling-your-child-care-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Facility or Center,Thrive
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Prepare for a Loan
DESCRIPTION:Are you a child care provider who is interested in applying for a loan but you don’t know where to start?  \nCEI Associate Loan and Investment Officer Azenaide Pedro will break down the application process into simple steps and will be available to answer your questions. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of loans and what they need to apply. \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on February 20th at 12:00pm. \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-how-to-prepare-for-a-loan-3/
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T130000
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore Buying an Existing Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Are you an aspiring child care owner who is looking for a location? Have you considered purchasing an existing child care business?  \nJoin this session to hear from open providers who have gone through the acquisition process themselves! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about how to find owners looking to sell\, what the right questions are to ask\, and financing options. \nClick here to join the Zoom on February 27th at 1:00pm.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-buying-an-existing-child-care-business-2/
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CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Facility or Center
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