Strengthening the Business Behind Child Care Classes
Strengthen the Business Behind Your Child Care Program with Free Summer Trainings
Running a successful child care business is about more than offering quality care—it’s about building a strong foundation, upholding high professional standards, and managing your finances with confidence. That’s why University of Missouri Extension is offering a free virtual training series this summer tailored specifically for child care providers, directors, and early childhood educators.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow a more sustainable operation, these sessions offer valuable tools and insight to help your business thrive—while also qualifying for Missouri’s MOPD Clock Hours.
Here’s what’s coming up:
June 14 – Building Blocks of Success: Managing Your Early Childcare Business
This training lays the foundation for running a thriving early childcare business. You’ll explore key elements such as daily operations, licensing and compliance, team leadership, and systems that support growth and sustainability. Whether you’re new to the field or refining your approach, this session helps you put the right pieces in place.
🕘 2 MOPD Clock Hours
💻 Held online | Free to attend
🔗 Register here
June 21 – Professionalism Matters: Setting the Standard in Early Childcare
Professionalism in early childhood education is critical to creating nurturing, high-quality environments for young learners. This session covers ethical practices, continuous improvement, and how educators can elevate outcomes for children by maintaining high standards.
🕘 Up to 4 MOPD Clock Hours
💻 Held online | Free to attend
🔗 Register here
July 26 – Smart Money: Understanding the Numbers Behind Your Childcare Business
This two-part course helps child care administrators gain the financial skills needed to make smart decisions and strengthen sustainability. Participants will learn how to read financial statements, budget effectively, analyze costs, and plan for future growth. You must attend the morning session to participate in the afternoon session.
🕘 10:00am–12:00pm & 1:00pm–3:00pm
💻 Held online | Free to attend
🔗 Register here
All three trainings are free, virtual, and designed to fit into your busy schedule while meeting professional development requirements. They’re also an opportunity to connect with fellow providers and strengthen your role in delivering high-quality early childhood education.
📩 Questions? Contact Lynette Watson at watsonly@missouri.edu or 314-241-1005.
Let’s grow strong child care businesses—together.