Business Leadership Cohort Program - Child Care Centers
The Business Leadership Cohort by First Children’s Finance provides center directors with the opportunity to learn about the basics of leadership, management, and financial planning for their child care business within a unique peer-learning cohort environment. The cohort includes four group training sessions and two individual consultations. Upon completing the cohort, participants are awarded 12 HHS credit hours and have access to monthly coaching with a First Children’s Finance Business Development Specialist at no cost.
Location- Online
Date- Spring 2026
Cost- Free
Cohort Training Sessions and Consultation Topics
Child Care Centers
NEW! To provide hands-on assistance to groups of child care entrepreneurs, First Children’s Finance convenes Business Leadership Cohorts that bring together similar-sized child care businesses in a peer group and match the group with FCF-led training, consultation, coaching, and technical assistance.
| Date | Time | Session |
|---|---|---|
| February 18 | 1PM-4PM | Session 1: Enrollment Management & Marketing |
| February 25 | 1PM-4PM | Session 2: Financial Management & Planning |
| March | Scheduled Individually | Individual Consultation: Financial Analysis |
| April 8 | 1PM-4PM | Session 3: Art & Science of Quality Staffing |
| April 15 | 1PM-4PM | Session 4: Business Management Planning |
| May | Scheduled Individually | Individual Consultation: Business Goal Setting |
Approved Credits
Receive 12 Iowa HHS credit hours and NAC renewal hours.
Eligible Participants
Participants must be a center director and involved in the business management of an already operating child care center.
Participation Requirements
By enrolling, participants are agreeing to attend all 4 group training sessions and both one-on-one consultations. The two consultations are financial analysis of your child care program and a business goal planning session.
Limited Spots Available
Early registration is recommended to secure a spot.