Child Care Educator Business Course
**UPDATE: (2/12/25) DUE TO THE EXTREME POPULARITY OF THIS COURSE, REGISTRATION IS ALMOST FULL. YOU ARE STILL WELCOME TO APPLY, BUT WE CANNOT GUARANTEE PLACEMENT THE COURSE. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 2 WEEKS TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM OUR TEAM: Multnomah and Clackamas counties.
Graduates of the course will receive a $1000 grant and are then eligible to receive additional funding up to $3500 total if licensed.
This Business Course is a 6-part program with 1 mandatory in person orientation (That means participants will meet a total of 7 times). This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge for persons who intend to open or expand child care programs or new programs that have recently opened. This is a business course for those who are wanting to become a licensed registered or certified family (RF or CF) home-based program, or who have been running a child care for 4 years or less. It is also a great fit for those who are currently operating a Registered Family and want to become a Certified Family or take on more children.
This is a FREE business course, offered at no cost to participants. This program has been offered in Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Somali, and English. See below for upcoming Course dates:
Participants will meet 6 times plus once for a mandatory orientation in which you will be asked to bring your laptop computer. Each class session will be 3 hours long for a total of 18 hours class time. These training hours will count for ORO continuing education credit.
There will also be 3 business advising sessions participants will be required to schedule with their instructor. Participants should plan to spend an additional 2-4 hours each week on homework and advising.
Interested in taking the course?
Quick Facts:
English Course Dates 2025: 5pm – 8pm
Multnomah and Clackamas County residents.
Finish Date:
- Length of Program: 3 months
- The class will meet 6 times, plus one session beforehand to prepare for the course. The first and last session will be in person and dinner will be provided. The other sessions will be on zoom.
- Time commitment: 3 hours each week
- You will also be asked to meet with the course instructor 3 times for advising sessions during the course. Advising will be over Zoom.
- Cost: none
By Completing the Course, You Will Receive:
- 18 hours ORO continuing education credit
- Up to $3500 in grant funding for your business*
- Guidance on how to become licensed
- Support in starting a business and running a successful child care
Do you have questions?
For questions in English, email: ejohnson@nhpdx.org
For questions in Spanish, email: alopez@nhpdx.org
For questions in Ukrainian or Russian: esincariuc@nhpdx.org
For questions in Somali: somar@nhpdx.org
*All those who complete the course will receive $1000 for their business.
Those that become licensed as a Registered Family by June 30, 2025 will receive an additional $1500.
Those that become licensed as a Certified Family by June 30, 2025 will receive an additional $2500.
Who Can Apply?
- Those seeking a business course
- Those that live in Portland metro area
- Those that plan to start a child care or have been in business 4 years or less
The following must be completed before beginning the Program. Your local Child Care Resource team can help provide support and resources to complete them.
- Complete Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part 1 and Part 2 if required for licensing.
- Initiate the Central Background Registry process, for yourself and everyone else in the home over the age of 18.
- Verify that Homeowners Association (HOA) or rental lease agreement allows for operating child care business out of your home.
ECC Business Course Topics:
- Starting a Child Care
- Business Start-up & Registration
- Planning for Children in Your Care
- How to make a profit running your business
- Preparing for Taxes
- Hiring Employees and Family Members
- Facility Management & Preparing for Inspections
- License Compliance
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