Child Care Educator Business Course

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for those wishing to take the course in English or Ukrainian. See below for more information.

Please check back soon for other future course dates.

Graduates of the course will receive a $1000 grant and are then eligible to receive additional funding up to $3500 total if licensed.

8This 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 will be offered in Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Somali, and English. See below for Course dates

English Course (taught in English):

Open to those living in Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Jackson, and Josephine counties. Only 20 spots available, Register today! Course starts January 7, 2025 through March 25, 2025 from 5-8 PM

This class meets once for an in-person orientation, and then all 6 sessions will be held on zoom. You must be able to attend to the in person orientation and you must be able to use zoom to take the virtual sessions of the course. Orientation will happen January 7 in Salem and January 8 in Medford.

Portland Area Course (taught in Ukrainian):

Course held at the Multnomah Art Center and on zoom. Register today. Course starts January 8, 2025 through March 19, 2025 from 6-9 PM

This class meets 3 times in person in Portland, and 4 times on zoom. You must be able to get to the in person sessions and you must be able to use zoom to take the virtual sessions of the course

This course will be available in other Oregon locations and in other languages soon. Please check back for more information.

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: 5-8PM

Orientation: Jan 7 in Salem and Jan 8 in Medford

Zoom- January 14, 2025– 1st class

Zoom- January 28, 2025– 2nd class

Zoom- February 11, 2025– 3rd class

Zoom- February 25, 2025– 4th class

Zoom- March 11, 2025– 5th class

Zoom- March 25, 2025– Last class

Ukrainian Course Dates 2025: 6-9 PM

January 8th: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Orientation, in person)
January 15th: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (In person)
January 29th: (Zoom)
February 12th: (Zoom)
February 26th: (Zoom)
March 12th: (Zoom)
March 19th: (In person)

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.