A CHILD CARE BUSINESS IS DIFFERENT
Given the complexity of our field, including regulations, requirements, and different funding sources, you need an expert to support the needs of your small business. Denver’s Early Childhood Council offers business coaching and support services for child care program directors and business owners. Our team is made up of experts in the child care sector. We have a deep understanding of the field and the unique challenges that child care businesses face.
SERVICES TAILORED FOR CHILD CARE BUSINESSES
Denver’s child care sector turns to Denver’s Early Childhood Council for expert business support in the following areas. Programs may use Quality Improvement (QI) hours, QI dollars, or directly pay the rates outlined in each section. Your coach/consultant or training organizer will work with you on establishing the best format for your program’s unique needs. You can also download a services and rate sheet here.
HR AND STAFF MANAGEMENT
- Recruitment and retention
- Employee handbook creation and revision
- Reflective supervision of director, administrators, and staff
- Leadership coaching and professional development
- Staff engagement and organizational culture
- Staff performance management
- Implementing data systems for efficiency
Consultation/Coaching | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Standard training | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Custom training | $250.00 – $288.00/hour
Post-training support | $50.00 – $60.00/hour
PROGRAM PLANNING
- Health and safety policies, procedures, and practices
- Short and long term strategic planning
- Programmatic decision making and implementation
- Operations, systems, and organizational processes
- Communicating program changes to stakeholders
Consultation/Coaching | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Standard training | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Custom training | $250.00 – $288.00/hour
Post-training support | $50.00 – $60.00/hour
FISCAL MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION
- Certified financial reviews
- Budget analysis
- Funding sources: information and management
- Payroll taxes
- Program Administration Scale (PAS)
- Data management and reporting
- Financial system choice and utilization
Consultation/Coaching | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Standard training | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Custom training | $250.00 – $288.00/hour
Post-training support | $50.00 – $60.00/hour
COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
- Policy and advocacy awareness
- Community engagement for staff
- Parent-teacher committees
- Board structure and management
- Community partnerships and resources for family needs
Consultation/Coaching | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Standard training | $150.00 – $175.00/hour
Custom training | $250.00 – $288.00/hour
Post-training support | $50.00 – $60.00/hour
Office Hours with Leslie Zirker
Get financial assistance for your program’s sustainability using Colorado Shines Quality Improvement or DPP hours to count toward your rating. Meet with Leslie to get your finances in order by creating or updating a budget, reviewing your financial goals, and making sure it all aligns with Colorado Shines requirements.
EXPERT BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Learn more about the business coaching and support that we provide to child care centers and family child care homes. Contact Dora Esparza at Dora@denverearlychildhood.org.