• Child Care Business Lab: Finding a Facility Location

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    Virtual Event

    Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren't sure where to start? The 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. Click here to join the Zoom meeting on December 4th […]

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  • Child Care Business Lab: Making it Official

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    Virtual Event

    After you have decided on your child care location and are confident in your finances, it is time to make it official! To move forward with your business, you will need to receive town approval for your location, apply for a business license, and decide on your business entity. These are big steps to take, […]

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  • Child Care Business Lab: Expanding from a Family Child Care to a Facility

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    Virtual Event

    Are you a family child care provider who is looking to increase your enrollment and find a new space for your business? Join this Child Care Business Lab session to learn what to expect from this exciting transition, such as rule changes to keep in mind, and how you can set yourself up for success! […]

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  • Child Care Business Lab: How to Fund Your Child Care

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    Virtual Event

    Do you dream of starting your own child care business but aren't sure how you'll cover your start-up costs? 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 are looking to expand, you will walk away with tips […]

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  • Child Care Business Lab: How to Prepare for a Loan

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    Virtual Event

    Do you dream of starting your own child care business and wonder how you'll cover your start-up costs? Starting a child care business requires money to buy required children's activities, create an outdoor learning environment, renovate a building, and more. Securing a commercial loan can help you achieve your dream. Join the Child Care Business […]

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  • Child Care Business Lab: Explore

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    In the Child Care Business Lab: Explore program, we will help you figure out if owning a child care business is right for you. Between 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 […]

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  • Child Care Business Lab: How to Turn Your Home into a Family Child Care

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    Virtual Event

    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 […]

    Free
  • Child Care Business Lab: Finding a Facility Location

    Online
    Virtual Event

    Interested in opening a child care outside of your home but aren't sure where to start? The 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. Click here to join the Zoom meeting on February4th at […]

    Free
  • Child Care Business Lab: Designing Your Space

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    Virtual Event

    Do you have a location in mind where you want to open your child care business but aren't sure what to do next? It's time to design the layout of the space! Whether you are opening a family child care or facility, you will learn how to ensure your space complies with state rules. Have […]

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  • Child Care Business Lab: Navigating a Partnership

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    Choosing to start a child care business with a partner, whether it's a friend, family member, or local business, starts with a strong foundation from the beginning. If you are considering teaming up to open your child care, join this session to learn what conversations you should have, what financial factors should be considered, and […]

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