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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\nHow much money you need to start your business and how much you can expect to make\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 January 7th at 12:00PM \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-12/
LOCATION:Online
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
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore How to Fund Your Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Do you dream of starting your own child care business but aren’t sure how you’ll cover your start-up costs? Are you currently open and want to know more about how to expand the size of your current space? This session is for you! Join the Child Care Business Lab to learn how to understand your budget and explore a variety of funding options. Whether you’re just starting out or want to grow\, you will walk away with tips to turn your vision into a reality! \n  \nClick here to join the Zoom Meeting on January 16th at 12:00PM \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-how-to-fund-your-child-care/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center,Thrive
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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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 January 21st at 6:00pm \nPassword: children
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-finding-a-facility-location-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Facility or Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="CEI Child Care Business Lab":MAILTO:childcare@ceimaine.org
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SUMMARY:Child Care Business Lab: Explore a Day in the Life of a Child Care Provider
DESCRIPTION:Calling all aspiring child care providers! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to own and operate a child care business? \nCome experience a day in the life of a provider! Join the Child Care Business Lab for a unique tour of an open child care provider’s space in Freeman Township. Participants will gain an inside look at how to prepare a space for care\, create children’s activities\, and what is needed to become licensed. Come ready for an adventure and leave with your questions answered by an experienced provider who has been in your shoes! \nParticipants will meet at Java Joe’s Corner Cafe in Farmington at 9:00am before driving to Freeman Township as a group. If you are interested\, please sign up by January 21st to receive additional travel details and materials.
URL:https://www.ceimaine.org/event/child-care-business-lab-explore-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-child-care-provider/
LOCATION:Java Joe’s Corner Cafe\, 154 Main St\, Farmington\, ME\, 04938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Child Care Business Lab,Explore,Family Child Care,Facility or Center
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