Starting your own Family Child Care business can be a challenge—but you don’t have to navigate it alone! We’re here to help you walk through every step of the process of becoming a licensed child care provider.
From navigating licensing requirements and completing required STARS trainings to building a solid business plan, our team provides free coaching and tailored resources to set you up for long-term success. Whether you are just exploring the idea or ready to take the leap, we’ll help turn your passion for care into a thriving in-home business.
Here’s how we set you up for success:
- FREE Monthly Coaching: Group and 1-on-1 guidance on business management and high-quality early care.
- STARS Training Information: Registration in the 22-hour Business of Child Care Training Series ($50 cost).
- Local Resources: Direct access to tools like the Kitsap Tools for Success toolkit.
- Participants meet for just 1 hour of group coaching per month alongside tailored individualized support to build a sustainable, thriving child care business.
Open to aspiring providers in: Kitsap, Grays Harbor, Mason, Thurston, Clallam, and Jefferson Counties!
Space is limited— For more info about joining the cohort, email Emily Long today: Emily.long@ccacwa.org
Kitsap County Toolkit
Need help navigating the initial steps of starting your own child care business in Kitsap County? You’ll want to take full advantage of this incredible new Kitsap Tools for Success Toolkit!
This toolkit is a fantastic, comprehensive resource designed specifically for Kitsap County. It serves as a practical, step-by-step roadmap to guide you from early exploration all the way to your launch day—helping you navigate licensing, planning, and setup with confidence.
If you are considering opening a child care business or expanding your current capacity to help families in our region, don’t miss out on these valuable resources.
*This toolkit is a Kitsap Economic Development Alliance initiative, developed in partnership with Child Care Action Council and made possible with funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Child Care Partnership Grant.
Access the toolkit and start planning your next steps today: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-8BOjLkgOP2ojPjqDg4vykbgdkKdQRTf