Business Tools for Family & Group Providers

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 and Record Keeping

• Creating a Business Plan

Financial Management Templates

• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement
• Cash Flow Statement

Risk Management

• Insuring Your Business

Working with Parents

• Setting Rates
• Parent Evaluation Form
• Sample Contract
• Guidance for Creating Policies
• Sample Policies
• Advance Payment Form
• Termination Notice
• Trial Period Form
• Reference Permision Form

Marketing Your Child Care Business

• Develop a Marketing Plan

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Business Training for Family & Group Providers

The following EZ Reach online courses will help you develop the skills needed to operate a successful Family or Group Child Care Program. Visit the ND CCR&R Training Center to search and register for these courses.

Course	Course Description	Hours
Money Management and Retirement Planning	Learn how to reduce expenses, save for retirement and choose an IRA that fits your needs.	1.5
Legal & Insurance Issues	Learn how to set up your business structure, manage risk, purchase insurance and handle legal issues	1.5
Marketing	Learn how to market your child care services based on quality, connect with parents and set fees.	1.5
Contracts and Policies	Learn about the key elements of a child care contract, how to establish a business relationship with parents and write business policies.	1.5
Taxes and Record Keeping	Learn about the benefits of good record keeping, how to report income, and identify money saving deductions	1.5