On-Demand: Essential Business Skills for Child Care Administrators

OVERVIEW This on demand course focuses on best practices in business management, finance, and marketing to streamline operations and enhance a child care program's effectiveness. ABOUT THIS EVENT Running a sustainable child care business requires a delicate balance of educational passion and operational know-how. The Colorado SBDC and CDEC have partnered to provide this comprehensive, no-cost training designed specifically to help administrators build a stronger foundation for their business. From navigating complex licensing regulations to mastering digital marketing, this course covers the four critical pillars of business management. The course is divided into four modules or chapters: Module 1: Business Operations Strategic action plans & business structures Avoiding the top 10 licensing violations Business insurance & essential HR policies (staff handbooks) Module 2: Finance Creating budgets, balance sheets, and P&L statements Long-term financial considerations (retirement planning & life insurance) Module 3: Marketing Building your brand & digital marketing basics Leveraging social media platforms Choosing and budgeting for the right website Content Management System (CMS) Module 4: Resources & Technology Exploring tools to make daily management easier Best practices and overview of Child Care Management System (CCMS) features 🎓 Through our partnership with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) , this online, self-paced course offers PDIS credits and Colorado Shines Points when paired with no-cost 1:1 advising sessions. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This program is specifically designed for professionals within the early childhood education sector who want to strengthen their business acumen. It is ideal for new and existing child care administrators, home-based child care businesses, and individuals interested in starting a child care business. MORE INFORMATION 🖥 Just want to take the course? Anyone is welcome! The online course is completely free, and PDIS credentials are not required. 🎓 If you want to take advantage of qualifying for PDIS credits and Colorado Shines points to advance your credentialing, follow the simple steps below to ensure they sync with your PDIS profile. If you have an existing PDIS account: Click the blue registration button on the top-right of this page. Complete your registration using your exact PDIS credentials (the same username/email, name, and employer details tied to your PDIS profile) . If you DO NOT have a PDIS account yet: Create your PDIS account. Return to this page and click the blue registration button on the top-right. Complete your registration using your newly created PDIS username/email and employer details.