Industry-Specific Business

Childcare Business & Daycare Operations

Run a Childcare Centre That Is Both Loved and Sustainable

12 lessons4 modules9h 30m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This course walks you through the full operating reality of a childcare centre or home daycare, from the licensing application and ratio math to enrolment contracts, daily routines, and the unit economics that keep the doors open. You will leave with templates, real numbers, and frameworks used by established operators rather than generic advice.

Curriculum

Module 1: Licensing, Legal Structure, and Setting Up the Centre3 lessons

Centre vs. Home Daycare: Choosing Your Operating ModelPreview45m
The Licensing Application, Step by Step🔒50m
Facility, Zoning, and the Physical Environment🔒45m

Module 2: Staffing, Ratios, and Daily Operations3 lessons

Ratios, Group Sizes, and the Math of Compliance🔒50m
Hiring, Qualifications, and Building the Team🔒45m
Scheduling, Coverage, and Daily Operations🔒45m

Module 3: Enrolment, Parents, and Health & Safety3 lessons

Enrolment, Contracts, and Fee Schedules🔒50m
Parent Communication, Onboarding, and Retention🔒45m
Health, Safety, and Incident Management🔒50m

Module 4: Financial Sustainability3 lessons

The Childcare Budget and Unit Economics🔒50m
Pricing, Subsidies, and Revenue Streams🔒45m
Break-Even, Cash Flow, and Long-Term Sustainability🔒50m