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| + | Here is a list of childcare resources to choose from to assist you with creating your business: | ||
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| + | * [https://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/for-providers-training/CDA CDA Grant Program] | ||
| + | * [http://www.aft.org/node/10415 Center for Child Care Workforce] | ||
| + | * [http://childcareaware.org/ Child Care Aware of America] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/office-child-care/credentialing-branch/child-care-career-and-professional Child Care CCPDF] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/credentialing Child Care Credential Program] | ||
| + | * [http://www.childcareexchange.com/ Child Care Exchange] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/ccqig Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program Child Care Scholarship] | ||
| + | * [http://www.childtrends.org/ Child Trends] | ||
| + | * [https://www.familychildcarealliance.org/ Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/fccpdgfp Family Child Care Provider Direct Grant Program] | ||
| + | * [http://www.marylandfamilynetwork.org/MCCRN Maryland Child Care Resource Network] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/early-childhood-grants-programming-and-initiatives-maryland-during-covid-19-state-emergency Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood, COVID-19 Updates] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care] | ||
| + | * [https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/licensing/licensing-forms Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care - Child Care Licensing Forms] | ||
| + | * [http://marylandpublicschools.org/programs/pages/school-community-nutrition/index.aspx Maryland State Department of Education, School and Community Nutrition Program] | ||
| + | * [https://www.icf.com/resources/projects/social-programs/national-child-care-information-center-nccic National Child Care Information Center] | ||
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Needs Assessment
- What have you thought about so far?
- Do you have a business plan? If so, next question. If not, general starting a business resources.
Question Index
Marketing
Questions related to marketing in general and applicable across contexts.
- How do I find out who my potential customers are?
- How might I reach my potential customers?
- What kinds of marketing activities are possible?
Here are some industry-specific additional pointers:
Competition
Questions related to understanding competitors in a market
Here are some industry-specific additional pointers:
Revenue/Sales
- How can I estimate how much I could earn from my business?
- How might my potential customers pay for my goods and services?
- What kinds of sales channels are possible?
- What kinds of revenue streams are possible?
Here are some industry-specific pointers:
- Market Rate Surveys are conducted by Maryland Public Schools - July 2019 Survey Rates
- Might also be helpful to get in touch with local associations. Here are some that are currently active:
- http://www.pccpnpgc.org/
- http://latinochildcareassociationmd.com/ (had an event as recently as May 2021)
- MD State Organization: https://www.msfcca.org/
Expenses/Operations
Here are some general questions/resources
- What might it cost to run my business?
- How do I find out who my potential partners are?
- How can I find or choose a location for my business?
- How do I get medical benefits for myself and my employees?
- Where can I get funding?
And here are some industry-specific pointers:
Legal
Here are some general questions to consider
And here are some industry-specific pointers:
- This link has a helpful guide for how to find the right regulations for childcare businesses in Maryland: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/regulations
- People at the Resource:Prince George’s Child Resource Center can assist with navigating the right regulations for your childcare business
Business Plan
Here are some general questions to consider
If a business plan draft is ready and it may be time to look to local resources for registering and Launching a Business.
And here are some industry-specific pointers:
Childcare Resources
Here is a list of childcare resources to choose from to assist you with creating your business:
- CDA Grant Program
- Center for Child Care Workforce
- Child Care Aware of America
- Child Care CCPDF
- Child Care Credential Program
- Child Care Exchange
- Child Care Quality Incentive Grant Program
- Child Care Scholarship
- Child Trends
- Family Child Care Alliance of Maryland
- Family Child Care Provider Direct Grant Program
- Maryland Child Care Resource Network
- Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood, COVID-19 Updates
- Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care
- Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood Development, Office of Child Care - Child Care Licensing Forms
- Maryland State Department of Education, School and Community Nutrition Program
- National Child Care Information Center
