Child Care Business Turnarounds – Key Reasons Turnarounds Fail
Since 1995, I have worked with countless childcare business owners to turn their childcare business around – going from losing money to making money. It…
Category: Child Care Operations
As We Look Ahead to 2026: Key Risk Management Reminders for Child Care Providers
With an estimated 568,000 centers and almost one million employees in the United States, the Child Care industry remains a vital component of our communities…
Creating and Using a Grant Proposal Template
Many childcare business owners think that their business must be a not-for-profit company to apply for various grants. However, in most states, some grants do…
Always Be Hiring
One of the most common mistakes we see childcare business owners make is not having an ongoing program to identify and connect with qualified potential…
Balancing Head and Heart: The Dual Role of Every Great Leader
Lead Well. Manage Smartly. Thrive. Thriving child care centers don’t just happen—they’re built by leaders who know how to balance heart and head. Leading requires…
Child Care Business Branding
In recent years, the topic of “business branding” has become an increasingly emphasized component of childcare marketing plans. So what is business branding? Branding is…
Solving the Rubik’s Cube of Child Care
The challenges in the Child Care Industry are like a Rubik’s Cube, a complex puzzle. Much like with every turn of the Rubik’s Cube, you…
2025 SBA Loan Program Changes and the Impact on Child Care Businesses
Most independently owned child care businesses either got started with an SBA (Small Business Administration) backed (meaning backed by the US government) loan – a…
Employees and Keys to the Child Care Business: Important Things to Consider
As a Child Care business owner, you cannot be in your business every second of every day – at least, you shouldn’t be there all…
Handling Negative Online Reviews About Your Child Care Business
If you have a business that deals with the public, particularly a child care business, it is almost inevitable that you’ll receive a negative online…
The Importance of Knowing the Value of Your Child Care Business
Having worked as a child care business mergers and acquisitions advisor since 1995, I know that when a child care owner contacts me, they are…
Using Standard Operating Procedures in Your Child Care Business
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are critical documents that should be implemented in every business, including child care. SOPs provide detailed …
Child Care Employees and Social Media Policies
What employees post on various social media platforms can significantly impact the childcare business for which they work. Why? Parents often visit the childcare business’…
The Impact of Unreported Income and Non-Business Expenses on Child Care Business Value
“If You Hide the Money Too Well, Nobody Will Be Able to Find It.” When I started my business brokerage career in 1995, it was…
The Why of ChildCareOwner
Earlier this year, I celebrated 29 years in the child care industry. My story and journey are different from most, as I have never worked…
Eight Tips For Dealing with a PR Disaster in Your Child Care Business
One of the problems that most child care business owners fear is a public relations nightmare. Sadly, this can happen to almost any child care…
When an Allegation of Abuse Strikes: A Guide for Child Care Centers
In the realm of childcare, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all the children is paramount. While we strive tirelessly to uphold this standard,…
The Juggle is Real – Day Two
After throwing together a half-decent meal for dinner, you can finally take a deep breath and hope tomorrow is less chaotic. Maybe the plumber will…
