
Welcome to the Childcare Business Online Academy !
I am so very happy to have you a part of the group! Over the next few weeks together, I will teach you the fundamentals of opening and operating a successful childcare business. If you are in the dream phase or right at the beginning of your business venture, my goal is to get you to the finish line.
Watch this video first.
Prioritize mastering the law to operate a childcare business, then cultivate mindset, write a clear plan, and devote daily ceo time to launch your venture the right way.
Develop a success mindset by defining CEO time, declaring your childcare business vision, and shifting from employee to entrepreneur through habits, planning, and supportive peers.
In this lesson I will guide you through the process of the 4 L's.
One thing you MUST be aware of is the law! I invite you to get educated on all the laws and bylaws you'll need to respect when operating a childcare business.
It's best to print the paperwork out and keep it in neat in a binder where it will be easier to look over. Chances are, you'll have to go through a lot of rules and regulations in order to proceed with your childcare business and that's ok!
In this lesson you will dive into start up fees and costs. I have included a start up fee calculating tool in the ressources page so make sure you check that out!
Learning how to properly craft your center's policy and procedure booklet is so important. This phase will focus on guiding you through this process while following my simple step by step system.
Here you'll learn why this booklet is crucial to your center. I'll also teach you how to simplify the process by introducing you to a simple format we'll be using in the course.
Here you'll start diving into the vert first part of your booklet, the overview section. I discuss different topics that need to be included in this section.
Here you'll learn all about the registration process including tours and attendance.
Here is where you will learn all about the day to day operations. This section will be more developed than the rest and or good reason. You'll have to include topics such as nutrition, complaint policies, expulsion, communication and so on.
In this lesson, I will show you how t wrap it all up making sure you customers feel informed and well supported after reading your policy booklet.
This is your chance to lay down the educational foundation of your childcare business. Make sure to download the two templates to help you throughout this phase.
Here you'll learn all about my simple step by step process when creating your educational handbook. My purpose is to simply this task for you so follow me, I promise you can do this
Here we begin with the very first section of your educational program. I walk you though step by step as to how this part of the booklet should flow.
Here you'll learn how to craft your own guidance policy. Make sure to download the supporting document. I have shared a few extra resources when creating this part of your booklet.
Here you'll learn why routine is important and how to structure your centre's daily activities. You'll also give your customers a snap shot as to what a typical day looks like in your childcare business.
Here you'll learn how to create your own nutrition and health policy. You''ll also learn how all this relates to the educational program.
Here you'll learn how to delegate responsibilities to your staff and to your customers.
Team work is essential in order for the children to receive the best possible care.
It's time to wrap things up in your educational policy booklet.
Welcome to phase 4 where you'll learn all about writing your very own team handbook.
Here I discuss how to define roles in your business. You'll also define the purpose behind this booklet.
In this lesson, you'll learn all about how to select the right type of employee to add into your team. You'll also create your application process as well as your employee avatar.
Here you'll learn how to create your hiring, firing, contracts and everything else that is related to your terms of employment.
Here, you'll create your emergency policies and procedures. You can also add more topics depending on your needs and beliefs.
If you’re a new childcare business owner or an aspiring childcare business owner looking to figure out how to operate a quality driven center that will be profitable then you already know that in order to operate a successful childcare business you’ll need to set up systems and procedures.
This course will teach you how to create your childcare business's policy booklets, educational program as well as your team handbook.
This a great course for a new childcare business owner, home daycare providers or preschool director wanting to create or revamp their handbooks.
I will teach you how to create your educational handbook, educational curriculum as wells as your staff's handbooks! All templates are included as well as all other templates needed to complete the course.
My name is Christina Rizakos, an early childhood educator by trade, childcare business owners and childcare marketing expert. I have a passion for helping others in our industry operate thriving childcare businesses. I also offer a weekly podcast, YouTube videos as well as done for you services. Make sure yo stay in contract with me by visiting my blog as well as connecting with me on social media.
Welcome! I'm so happy that you found me!
Be well-Christina Rizakos