Child Care as a Business
Master essential business skills for running a successful home-based child care center, from contracts to financial management.
Master essential business skills for running a successful home-based child care center, from contracts to financial management.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Home-Based Child Care Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Create comprehensive business plans for child care centers
Develop professional child care contracts and policies
Set appropriate market rates and payment terms
Manage financial records and tax obligations
Understand insurance and liability requirements
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
1.02 Hours PreRecorded video
13 quizzes
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
FullTime access
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There are 6 modules in this course
This comprehensive course teaches the fundamentals of operating a home-based child care center as a business. Students learn essential aspects including financial management, contract creation, policy handbook development, and rate setting. The curriculum covers practical topics such as start-up costs, bookkeeping basics, insurance requirements, and state-specific regulations. Through six detailed modules, participants develop the skills needed to establish and maintain a professional, compliant child care business.
Introduction: Family Policy Handbook Project
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Introduction to a Home-Based Child Care Program
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Bookkeeping Basics
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Childcare Contracts
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Rate Setting and Invoice Processing
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Project Assessment: Family Policy Handbook, Including a Business Plan
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Executive Director of Hand in Hand Early Childhood Center and Expert in Early Childhood Education
Jenniffer Bleakley is the Executive Director of the Hand in Hand Early Childhood Center in upstate New York, where she has dedicated her career to early childhood education for over 16 years. She holds a master's degree in Early Childhood Education with a concentration in management and leadership. In addition to her role at Hand in Hand, Jenniffer serves as a Professional Development Specialist for the CDA Council and is an Adjunct Professor at Jefferson Community College. She is also certified in CPR and First Aid.At Hand in Hand, Jenniffer focuses on providing high-quality care and education for young children, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes learning and development. On Coursera, she teaches the course "Child Care as a Business," where she shares her expertise in managing childcare facilities and ensuring compliance with regulations while promoting best practices in early childhood education.
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