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Business Loans

You didn’t get into child care because of your background in finance. Luckily, we did.

At First Children’s Finance, we understand the complexities of owning and operating a child care business. You hold tiny hands every day, and run your business on even tinier profit margins. We know you want the best for your kids. We also know that quality comes at a cost. If the thought of expansion, remodeling or taking on major change in your business feels daunting, let us help.

With over 30 years of child care lending expertise, we are ready to help you access the capital you need for your business.

$16.5 M+
Loaned to child care businesses
5,000+
New child care spaces created
684
Loans Funded
3,331
Jobs created and preserved

About Our Loans

We finance small business loans to child care entrepreneurs. We work with other lenders, community partners, economic developers, and directly with child care businesses to provide financing.

First Children’s Finance is nonprofit lender committed to serving the unique needs of family child care and child care centers. We provide flexible, trustworthy financing that meets the needs of child care businesses. Each and every one of our loans includes technical assistance specific to child care business management. We’re betting on your success, and we want to invest our capital and support to your project.

Eligible Uses

What can you use a First Children’s Finance loan for? Really, the uses are as diverse as the needs of your business. Here are a few ideas:

  • Refinancing or debt consolidation
  • Facility or playground upgrades
  • Replacing furniture or equipment
  • Commercial kitchens
  • Construction or renovation projects
  • Gap financing or bridge financing

We currently provide loans to child care businesses located in Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont and Wisconsin.

 

Loan amounts range

FAMILY CHILD CARE

from $5,000 to $25,000

CHILD CARE CENTERS

from $5,000 to $125,000

Loan criteria

FAMILY CHILD CARE
  • Own the home where the child care business is located
  • Be licensed by the appropriate licensing or registration agency
  • Be prepared to provide collateral or make an equity investment in the business
  • Currently serve, or be prepared to serve, children whose families qualify to receive child care assistance
CHILD CARE CENTERS
  • Own or lease the child care facility
  • Be licensed by the appropriate state agency
  • Be prepared to provide collateral or make an equity investment in the business
  • Currently serve, or be prepared to serve, children whose families qualify to receive child care assistance

Application Process

The first step is to discuss your project with us! Our experienced staff will help you determine the feasibility of your project, and the level of financial and technical assistance you may need to move it forward. This initial consultation is offered without charge. Just call us to get started: 866-562-6801

When you are ready, we will mail you an application packet and, if needed, other business tools to help you complete your loan application.

Non-refundable application fee

FAMILY CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

$25

CHILD CARE CENTERS

$100

All loans are subject to credit approval.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) : 2473012

Prefer to talk to someone?

Ready to get started? Start the process below or call us at 866-562-6801.

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