Small Business Resources for Family Child Care Providers

Growth and Sustainability

 

Learn more about setting appropriate rates and understanding the related policies, creating an effective and engaging marketing plan, determining competitive wages and compensation structures, and effectively managing employees to ensure a productive work environment.

 

How Do I Set Rates for My Child Care Business?

This guide cover the steps to take to set pricing that is “just right” for your business. The five-step process will help you set your rates.

 

Tips on Tuition and Fees Policies 

Learn how to create and implement these important policies.

 

How Can I Create an Effective Sales and Marketing Plan?

Learn how to develop a successful marketing plan to promote your child care business.

 

Wages and Compensation

How to determine and offer competitive wages and compensation to employees.

 

Reducing Employee Turnover

Learn cost-effective, simple strategies for retaining employees at your business.

 

How Can I Hire My Spouse?

Hiring your spouse as part of your child care business.

 

Employee Challenges: Part 1

Learn how to support improvement in difficult employees. 

 

Employee Challenges: Part 2

Learn how to handle low-performing employees and persistent negative behavior.