Child Care Resources

Business Essentials

In addition to caring for children, child care providers need to manage budgets, marketing, staffing and other aspects of operating a small business.

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Budget Management
Obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) ➜
Analyzing Financial Statements ➜

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Glossary of Financial Terms ➜

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Budgeting Templates (Excel) ➜

Marketing

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Marketing Your Child Care Business ➜
Tips for Interviewing Prospective Clients ➜
Prospective Client Tracking Form ➜
Parent Survey Template ➜

Taxes & Record Keeping
Basics of Record Keeping ➜
Tips for Success: Taxes & Record Keeping ➜
Home Inventory ➜
Facility Inventory ➜