Financial Analysis
Child care is a business where small changes can make a big impact. That’s exactly why First Children’s Finance developed a financial analysis process to help business leaders pinpoint opportunities for improvement to their businesses. First Children’s Finance has embedded our financial analysis processes in our programming, including cohorts.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to participate in an analysis consultation, contact your state office.
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What to Expect
We work in partnership with you to gather information about your business, ensuring all information is accurate and precise. We work to understand your business and any challenges you’re experiencing. We’ll prepare a full report for you that highlights what is working well, and identifies areas for improvement.
Your analysis will include a set of recommendations to consider, and we can show you exactly how those improvements might impact your business's bottom line.
Additional Child Care Business Resources
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.
Business Consultation
First Children's Finance provides expert child care consulting to help businesses navigate challenges, strengthen operations, and plan for long-term success.
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.
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.