Financial Foundations

This module introduces the essential financial building blocks needed to run a sustainable child care business. You will learn how to separate personal and business finances, set up simple recordkeeping systems, create and use a budget, and understand cash flow. By the end of the module, you’ll have practical tools to make informed financial decisions, price your services confidently, and plan for your business’s future stability.

This project is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the United States (U.S.) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $3,911,950.00 with 100 percent funded by ACF/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACF/HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit the ACF website, Administrative and National Policy Requirements.

Financial Foundations

In this module you will learn how to:

Get in Control of Your Financial Foundation

Master Your Budget and Cash Flow to Stay Ready

Build Simple Systems that Work

Build a Business That Pays You First

Funded by the Texas Workforce Commission