One-on-One Coaching

Guides aspiring home-based child care providers in Texas through business qualifications, licensing, documentation, and facility standards. Sessions cover startup costs, tax calculations, daily operations, and developing a launch timeline to build a sustainable family child care business.

Covers essential skills for child care providers to build a financially sustainable business. This track includes sessions on budgeting and bookkeeping, record-keeping and automation, cash flow management, and rate setting. Each session combines practical learning with pre-work - participants review materials, complete assessments, or analyze their own financial data - to help providers effectively manage their business finances.

Helps child care providers understand and manage potential risks to ensure business stability and success. The sessions cover developing essential policies and procedures, preparing for unforeseen circumstances, mitigating financial risks, and building a professional support team. Each session is designed with preparation activities that can help participants identify their specific risk exposure,  ensuring they can apply knowledge and tools directly to safeguard their businesses against various risks.

Covers key strategies for promoting and growing a child care business. It focuses on topics like understanding the "Bull's Eye" approach to sales, creating an effective marketing plan, utilizing online tools like websites and social media, and managing enrollment. Sessions emphasize the importance of prioritizing current customers, leveraging referrals, and implementing ongoing marketing efforts to sustain and expand the child care business.

Covers essential topics such as record-keeping apps, Google Suite applications, Canva, and more. Each session will include a meticulously crafted curriculum, slide decks, and workbooks, offering step-by-step guidance on utilizing key applications and software effectively.

Provides strategies for providers to operate successfully in underserved communities by analyzing local needs, building partnerships, setting accessible pricing, and designing flexible programs. Participants will develop community-focused marketing and engagement plans tailored to the needs of families in their area.

Supports providers in expanding services to include infants and toddlers. Sessions cover how to assess the demand for infant and toddler care, licensing requirements, emergency planning, safe environments, essential equipment, and financial tools for sustainable growth.

Assists providers in exploring how to offer care outside standard hours by assessing demand, setting pricing, developing safety and emergency policies, and managing staffing. Each session allows participants to learn more about marketing extended-hour services to stay affordable for families while maintaining quality and sustainability.

Learn about strategies for building business resiliency and supporting child care business growth. Topics include creating effective business plans, conducting SWOT analyses, identifying new revenue streams, decreasing costs, understanding different business structures, and exploring funding options for growth. The sessions aim to help child care providers assess their current business state, implement practical steps to increase revenue and reduce expenses, and make informed decisions about expansion and financing.

Introduces providers to the benefits of offering a retirement plan tailored to child care businesses. The session may cover strategies to maximize retirement savings and select the retirement plan that best fits their needs. Our coaches are prepared to provide practical insights to help providers build a secure a strong financial future.

Equips providers with essential knowledge to understand and manage their tax responsibilities. Participants may learn about key tax concepts, important deadlines, deductions, and record-keeping best practices. We are prepared to answer questions and offer practical guidance to help providers stay compliant, optimize their tax filings, and confidently navigate the complexities of business taxes.

Tailored guidance covering the fundamental principles of managing staff and building a positive workplace culture in a child care business. Topics may include hiring and onboarding, employee policies and procedures, compliance with labor laws, performance management, and fostering effective communication. The goal is to help providers create and maintain a supportive, well-organized team environment.

Tailored guidance to address the specific needs and challenges of each family child care business. Whether focusing on business operations, program development, or personal growth, these one-on-one sessions provide customized strategies and resources. Each coaching experience is designed to meet participants where they are and help them achieve their unique goals effectively and confidently.

Supports child care providers in preparing for Texas Rising Star certification by building a strong foundation in quality improvement. Sessions explore the Texas Rising Star self-assessment process, key elements of a high-quality learning environment, strategies for curriculum planning and family engagement, and sustainable business practices. Each session offers practical guidance to help providers align with Texas Rising Star standards and take confident steps toward certification.