Business Consultation
First Children’s Finance understands the issues and challenges child care businesses face in today’s world. Unlike other groups that help small businesses, we have the industry-specific expertise and shared commitment to the success of child care.
Our business consultation services focus on the essential business components necessary to create and maintain high-quality child care businesses. Whether you need help with day-to-day operations or want to plan a strategic future for your business, we can assess your unique circumstances and work through decisions with you.
Get StartedOur consultation services include
Start-up or expansion
Do you need help in creating a business plan and financial models for a new business or an expansion of your current program?
Business assessment
Do you get the feeling something isn’t quite on track but you can’t put your finger on it? First Children’s has the experience and expertise to assess core business functions and recommend improvement plans to support your business.
Financial Analysis
What do your financial reports tell you? Have you looked at recent trends in your revenues and expenses? Do your financial management systems give you the tools you need to make decisions? A financial assessment will help you improve your business's financial management.
Business improvement plan
As your child care business adapts and changes to the needs of your clients, you may find you need advice in a core business area. First Children’s can help you develop a plan to address problem areas and keep your center functioning smoothly.
Are you interested in learning more about our consultation services?
For more information about our consultation services, contact your state office or use our online request form.
Additional Services for Child Care Entrepreneurs
Trainings & Events
We offer practical, hands-on workshops, professional development, and seminars that address the most critical business topics for family child care owners and child care centers.
Child Care Business Cohorts
Cohorts bring together similar-sized child care businesses in a peer group and match the group with training, consultation, coaching, and technical assistance.
Financial Analysis
First Children’s Finance has developed a financial analysis process to help business leaders pinpoint opportunities for improvement in their businesses. Learn more about how to participate.
Business Resources
Browse First Children's Finance's library of business resources for child care entrepreneurs — guides, worksheets, and tools covering financial management, board governance, grant budgeting, and business planning.