Running a Family Child Care Program
Course Description
August 2025: New Course!
This practical course is designed specifically for family childcare providers and covers what you need to run a successful childcare program from your home.
Learn how to research licensing requirements, find funding resources, and choose the right insurance to protect your business. Explore smart financial tools to help you budget, track expenses, and project your cash flow—so you always know where your business stands. We’ll also show you how to promote your program effectively.
Whether you’re planning your launch or looking to strengthen your existing program, this course will give you the confidence, clarity, and tools to run your business like a pro.
Course formats
This course is offered in our online format and includes audio narration in most course sections.
Acceptance information
This course is accepted in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
This course is in the process of being submitted for approval toward child care training requirements in Texas.
Learning outcomes
After completing Running a Family Child Care Program you will be able to:
- Discuss the role of family child care providers,
- Identify what is needed to start a family child care business,
- Explore tools for projecting a business’s finances and understanding its financial health, and
- Recognize which expenses are likely to be tax deductible.
Intended audience
This course applies to family childcare homes.
Topics covered
- The family childcare provider’s role
- Developing a business plan
- Startup costs
- Financial assistance
- Legal business structure
- Insurance
- Marketing
- Financial planning
- Balancing a budget
- Financial statements
- Hiring an assistant
- Hiring family members
- Recordkeeping
Prerequisites
Must be able to fluently read and write English.
Instructional methodology
Read written material, view videos, and listen to audio segments.
Assessment methods
Multiple choice quizzes and written assignments.
Completion deadline
This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase. Courses must be successfully completed by their expiration date in order for the student to receive a certificate.
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