First Steps: Family Childcare from Home

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 determining 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 $2,500.

Week 1 | October 5

• Family Childcare as a Business

Week 2 | October 12

• Is Childcare for me?

Week 3 | October 19

• Requirements for a Family Home Childcare License

Week 4 | October 26

• The Licensing Application Process

Week 5 | November 2

• Developing and Organizing a structured Childcare Business

Week 6 | November 9

• Financial Literacy with AmPac

Week 7 | November 16

• Achieving Success through Effective Communication

Week 8 |November 30

• Marketing for Today’s Home Childcare Business

Week 9 | December 7

• The Childcare Home Facility Inspection

Week 10 | December 14

• Policies and Procedures for Continuous Compliance