Expansion and Scaling Your Business

This module will help you understand how to thoughtfully expand and scale your child care business while managing risk. Throughout the course, you’ll explore different expansion options, how community demand influences growth, and how to plan for costs, financing, and the ramp-up period before enrollment stabilizes. You’ll also learn how to prepare for changes in staffing, space, systems, and marketing so growth strengthens your business instead of stretching it too thin.

In this module you will be:

  • Understanding Options and Readiness

  • Funding and Ramp-Up

  • Planning Your Expansion Project

  • Scaling Sustainably