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4 Tips for Starting a Childcare Business
07/13/2022There are many things to consider when starting a childcare business. Read on to discover four essential questions and practical steps to help you succeed. Early planning and management training — such as Business Planning: Family Child Care and Childcare Management — can accelerate read... 4 Tips for Starting a Childcare Business
How to Own a Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide
07/20/2026Owning a preschool begins with a clear vision, a realistic business plan, and a strong understanding of licensing, staffing, budgeting, and daily operations. ChildCareEd’s online, self-paced Child Care Administration course helps future owners and directors develop the leadership and program-m... How to Own a Preschool: A Step-by-Step Guide
Starting a Child Care Center from the Ground Up: What Future Owners Should Know
05/07/2026Opening a child care #center is a dream for many early childhood professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. A well-run child care #program can support working families, create jobs, prepare children for school, and become a trusted part of the community. But starting a child ca... Starting a Child Care Center from the Ground Up: What Future Owners Should Know
Choose Your Child Care Business Path
05/13/2026There is no single way to enter the child care business world. Some people begin as #teachers. Some begin as directors. Some begin as #parents who see a need. Some begin as investors. Some begin as #center owners who are #ready for a change. Your path may not look like anyone else’s. But if... Choose Your Child Care Business Path
Join Our Private Child Care Business Buyer and Seller Interest List
05/01/2026A Simple First Step for a Big Business Goal Buying or selling a child care business is a big decision. It can feel exciting, scary, and confusing all at the same time. Maybe you own a #daycare and are thinking about selling. Maybe you want to buy a child care center that is al #ready open. Maybe y... Join Our Private Child Care Business Buyer and Seller Interest List
Opening a Daycare Is a Business Decision, Not Just a Dream
05/01/2026A Big Heart Is a Great Start Many people dream of opening a daycare because they love children. They want to help families. They want to build a warm place where children can learn, play, and grow. That dream #matters. But a daycare is also a real business. It has rules, #costs, staff, families, ... Opening a Daycare Is a Business Decision, Not Just a Dream
Child Day Care Director Credentialing Organization
11/10/2022As a childcare administrator in Texas, you balance program quality, family engagement, staff leadership, and regulatory compliance. ChildCareEd offers the Texas Director Credential and the Texas Director Credential Renewal, both online. These courses support director eligibility and ongoing professi... Child Day Care Director Credentialing Organization
ChildCareEd is coming to Michigan!!
03/29/2024ChildCareEd is attending the Michigan AEYC Annual Early Childhood Conference. Stop by our booth to meet the team and learn about MIRegistry-approved courses such as Child Care Administration and Intentional Safety for Infants/Toddlers. Why should Michigan providers stop by our booth? We are excite... ChildCareEd is coming to Michigan!!
Instructor-led, In-person, Synchronous Training
11/15/2022Many licensing agencies require some professional development hours to be instructor‑led and delivered synchronously—either in person or via live web conferencing. ChildCareEd provides on‑site trainings and live, instructor‑led virtual sessions to help programs meet those rules. Two comm... Instructor-led, In-person, Synchronous Training
Complete Your Child Care Training on Your Own Schedule
07/02/2026Many child care providers need training but have very busy days. This article shows simple steps to finish required hours and grow your team’s skills without leaving work or home. You can use short online lessons, bundles that build into a bigger credential, and admin tools that save time. Fo... Complete Your Child Care Training on Your Own Schedule
