WEV WBC: Business of Care Program - Santa Barbara County

Event description

Business Of Care ( Santa Barbara County ) - Starts Sept 3

Build and grow your licensed childcare business

An 8-week course for home-based childcare providers and entrepreneurs.

Business of Care is a free training program for people who want to start or grow a licensed in-home childcare business. This program includes expert-led classes, access to childcare-focused consultants, and the opportunity to apply for a home daycare grant to support your goals.

Is Business of Care Right for You?

This class is a great fit if you:

• Want to learn how to start a home-based family daycare business
• Already run a childcare business and want learn how to grow your daycare business
• Need help understanding childcare business finances, operations, or marketing
• Want access to one-on-one consulting and potential funding
• Want access to childcare business plan and parent handbook templates

Running a non-childcare business? Check out Smart Entrepreneurial Training (SET) for broader business support.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll walk away with a plan to launch or expand your childcare business, including:

• Tools to manage your childcare finances and pricing
• Strategies to market your services to local families
• Best practices in daycare recordkeeping and tax readiness
• A supportive network of childcare providers and mentors

In-person and Zoom classes for providers living in Santa Barbara County

Ready to Take Your Home Childcare Business to the Next Level?

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to grow, we’re here to support you. With expert guidance and practical tools, Business of Care helps you build a thriving childcare business that serves your community. Review the schedule of upcoming classes below and fill out an interest form to get started today.