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Out in the Community 

 

The Women's Business Development Center (WBDC) Child Care Team has partnered with the Community Resource Partners to provide group or one-on-one counseling to child care providers and center owners.  Our team will provide this service free of charge once a month at a community resource center near you. 

Child care providers and owners are welcome to come in and discuss business planning, financing, expansion, growth, marketing strategies and much more.  Please contact Janice Lopez at (312) 853-3477 ext. 140 to schedule your appointment. 
 
The Child Care Team will be providing technical assistance once a week during the month of January for those requiring assistance with the Quality Count Competitive Grant due in February. For more information, please contact Janice Lopez at (312) 853-3477 ext. 140

Success Story

Allison's Infant & Toddler Center

 

In the spring of 2002 Allison Perkins decided to take the steps necessary to open an education-based child care center in the neighborhood she grew up in, Englewood. "I kept hearing so many negative things about the community I was raised in that I wanted to create a positive impact and show the good in Englewood." With the capital she received through a microloan from the WBDC, personal funds and other financial resources, Allison was able to open her business. Allison's Infant & Toddler Center opened in November 2004 at 5522 S. Racine Ave with the capacity to educate 25 children through child care and Head Start programs. more >>>

Developing Your Child Care Business 

 
Have you decided to start or expand your child care business?  Don't know where to start?

This 10-week workshop series provides prospective and established business owners with the tools they need to launch and sustain a child care business.  Participants follow a step-by-step process to develop a business and marketing plan, policies and procedures, a parent handbook and a sound understanding of business financials.


Tuesday, February 7th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (meets for 10 consecutive Tuesdays)
Location:  WBDC, 8 S Michigan Avenue, 4th floor
Chicago, Il 60603
Cost: $150.00
 
Visit our website at www.WBDC.org to register or contact
(312) 853-3477 ext. 100 for further information.

Save the Date

14th Annual Child Care Business Expo 

 
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012
UIC Forum, Chicago
 
Please let us know what you think. Click here to fill out a survey that would help WBDC to better serve you.

Click on the video to watch a special message!
 
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Are We Missing Something? 

 

If there's something you'd like to see in our next newsletter, let us know! Share your thoughts by sending them to Janice Lopez at [email protected]
Training

Don't forget Winter 2012 Registration begins Monday, January 9th.  The WBDC Child Care Team will be facilitating several sessions at a community resource center near you. Click here for more information.

 

Tax Tips:

Providers make sure your tax preparer is aware of changes as you file your 2011 tax returns.  To learn more, please click here. 

 

Advocacy:

For the latest information on upcoming events and advocacy issues, please click here.

Online Resources for Child Care Providers 

 

Licensing by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

 

Illinois Action For Children

Business Counseling

Are you looking to start or expand your child care business?  Have questions regarding marketing, financials or general business management?


Take advantage of our one-on-one counseling services.  WBDC counselors work with clients on an individual basis to work through issues, discuss and develop strategies and enhance managerial skills.  To schedule your appointment today please call (312) 853-3477 x.0
 

Share Your Story 
 
Have the services of the WBDC contributed to your business' success?  If so, we want to hear from you!  For a chance to be featured in our next newsletter, please send your story to Jancie Lopez at [email protected] with the words "Success Story" in the subject line.  You may also send any applicable pictures or logos.  By submitting your story, the WBDC has the right to publish selected stories in each of its publications and on the WBDC website.
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