RSVP Today for the Free Core Business Series

This 6-part series is led by Heather Sweet. The location for all sessions is YWCA NorthEastern NY (YWCA of Schenectady), 44 Washington Avenue Schenectady, NY 12305


Tuesday, April 16 · 6 - 9pm

BUSINESS & FINANCIAL STRUCTURE

Learn about the history of child care licensing in New York State, the different child care modalities recognized in NY State, different types of business entities, and the Iron Triangle formula for financial stability of child care programs.

OCFS: 3, 5 | CBK: 7 | HOURS: 3, CEU: 0.3 | F/G, C, SA


Tuesday, April 23 · 6 - 9pm

ONGOING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Learn how to establish solid financial record keeping practices for your child care business. This will include developing an accounting system, learning the difference between income and expenses, learning proper documentation and record keeping for all revenue and expenses, and establishing baseline revenue and expenses for individual child care programs.

OCFS: 3, 5 | CBK: 7 | HOURS: 3, CEU: 0.3 | F/G, C, SA


Tuesday, April 30 · 6 - 9pm

STAFF RECRUITMENT, MANAGEMENT, RETENTION

Learn about the components of a strong hiring process, an inclusive orientation period, and best practices for managing and supporting the development of child care employees.

OCFS: 3, 5 | CBK: 7 | HOURS: 3, CEU: 0.3 | F/G, C, SA


Tuesday, May 7 · 6 - 9pm

MARKETING

Learn about the major elements needed in order to have a comprehensive child care marketing plan. The major elements of successful marketing are strong product, right price, right place, and strong promotion. Explore these elements of marketing and develop your own marketing plan.

OCFS: 3, 5 | CBK: 7 | HOURS: 3, CEU: 0.3 | F/G, C, SA


Tuesday, May 14 · 6 - 9pm

FACILITIES AND LIABILITY

Learn about how stay in compliance with licensing regulations regarding the health and safety of children and employees and also learn how to mitigate risk and ensure protections for children and the business.

OCFS: 3, 5 | CBK: 7 | HOURS: 3, CEU: 0.3 | F/G, C, SA


Tuesday, May 21 · 6 - 9pm

CONTRACTS AND POLICIES

Learn about the history of child care licensing in New York State, the different child care modalities recognized in NY State, different types of business entities, and the Iron Triangle formula for financial stability of child care programs.

OCFS: 3, 5 | CBK: 7 | HOURS: 3, CEU: 0.3 | F/G, C, SA