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 consulting 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 consulting services include
Training
Build practical business knowledge through trainings, webinars, and learning opportunities designed specifically for child care entrepreneurs. Topics may include financial management, enrollment, staffing, operations, marketing, business planning, and sustainability.
Cohorts & Peer Learning
Learn alongside other business owners facing similar challenges, share experiences, and develop solutions together – whether you operate a center, family child care program, or Tribal child care business.
Individualized Consultation & Technical Assistance
Work one-on-one with experienced specialists to assess your business, identify priorities, solve challenges, and develop practical strategies tailored to your goals.
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.
Are you interested in learning more about our consulting services?
For more information about our consulting 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.