First Steps — Family Childcare from Home

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First Steps is a 10-week program that gives you an inside look at the aspects you need to consider when starting a home childcare business and will help you to determine if it is the right business choice for you.

At the completion of the program, eligible participants may apply for a County of Riverside grant of $5,000.

The program will be a combination of in-person and online classes.

Week 1 | July 10 — In Person

• County grant overview
• Family childcare as a business

Week 2 | July 17 — Online

• Is childcare for me?

Week 3 | July 24 — In Person

• Requirements for a family home childcare license

Week 4 | July 31 — Online

• The licensing application process

Week 5 | August 7 — In Person

• Developing and organizing a structured childcare business

Week 6 | August 14 — Online

• Financial literacy with AmPac

Week 7 | August 21 — In Person

• Achieving success through effective communication

Week 8 | August 28 — Online

• Marketing for today’s home childcare business

Week 9 | September 4 — In Person

• The childcare home facility inspection

Week 10 | September 11 — In Person

• Policies and procedures for continuous compliance
• County grant overview