Business Tools for Child Care Centers

These forms, templates and policies will help you incorporate best practices as you set up and run your child care business. Contact a CCR&R Provider Support/Start-Up Consultant in your region if you have specific questions and or need additional information.

Business Planning

• Developing a Business Plan
• Steps to Opening a Child Care Center
• Board of Directors

Financial Management Templates

• Start-Up and Operational Budget Spreadsheet
• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement
• Cash Flow Statement

Facility and Program Planning

• Guide to Designing Early Childhood Facilities
• Guide to Equipping and Furnishing Early Childhood Facilities
• Guide to Creating Playgrounds for Early Childhood Facilities
• Furnishing and Equipment Spreadsheet

Risk Management

• Insuring Your Center
• Privacy Permission Agreement

Working with Parents

• Guide to Developing Parent Handbook
• Contracts
• Advance Payment Form
• Termination Notice
• Trial Period Form
• Reference Permission Form

Staff Management

• Guide to Developing a Staff Handbook

Marketing Your Child Care Center

• Developing a Marketing Plan
• Marketing and Promoting Your Child Care Center