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Childcare Texas series: Crafting a Business Plan that Works (Session 5 of 11)

04-29-2025 @ 06:30 PM to 04-29-2025 @ 08:00 PM

Class #5 in the SCORE 11-class series on opening and running a childcare business in Texas. In this class, we present information to help you understand how to craft a truly useful business plan. The session will be given by Shannon Black of SCORE Austin. Your host is Carrie Casey, owner of TexasDirector.org.

After the 60-minute class, you can stay on for an optional 30-minute presentation that will help you understand the SCORE resources that are available for small businesses (almost all of which are free). It will be given by Bob Siffermann, SCORE District Director.

If you are are seriously considering opening and running a childcare business,

this entire 11-part series is for you

. We focus on Texas, but almost everything you will hear applies anywhere in the US.

Classes are live every Tuesday night starting April 1. The last class is June 10. Each class will cover topics from finances to marketing to site selection to licensing. All the sessions will have guest speakers who are professionals in their field. You can register for some of the classes or all of them. If you are registered with the Texas Workforce Registry (TECPDS), we will display a QR code two times between 6:30pm and 7:30pm that you can scan to receive 1 hour CE credit for attending (but you don't have to be registered with them - anyone can attend these classes).

Please note: The classes in this series are only available live. No recording or materials will be distributed afterwards.

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Childcare Texas series: Designing Your Space (Session 6 of 11)

05-06-2025 @ 06:30 PM to 05-06-2025 @ 08:00 PM

Class #6 in the SCORE 11-class series on opening and running a childcare business in Texas. In this class, we present information to help you understand how to design your dream childcare space, and we'll look at everything from zoning to safety. The class will be conducted by Daniel Turner, owner of a firm that specializes in early education architecture. Your host is Carrie Casey, owner of TexasDirector.org.

After the session, you are invited to stay on to attend a 30-minute presentation on the realities of childcare business insurance, offered by Blake Saunders of Aleaf Insurance.

If you are are seriously considering opening and running a childcare business,

this entire 11-part series is for you

. We focus on Texas, but almost everything you will hear applies anywhere in the US.

Classes are live every Tuesday night starting April 1. The last class is June 10. Each class will cover topics from finances to marketing to site selection to licensing. All the sessions will have guest speakers who are professionals in their field. You can register for some of the classes or all of them. If you are registered with the Texas Workforce Registry (TECPDS), we will display a QR code two times between 6:30pm and 7:30pm that you can scan to receive 1 hour CE credit for attending (but you don't have to be registered with them - anyone can attend these classes).

Please note: The classes in this series are only available live. No recording or materials will be distributed afterwards.

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Childcare Texas series: Getting Licensed and Ready (Session 7 of 11)

05-13-2025 @ 06:30 PM to 05-13-2025 @ 08:00 PM

Class #7 in the SCORE 11-class series on opening and running a childcare business in Texas. In this class, we present information to help you get ready to open, including licensing. The class is presented by Rebecca Cranfill, Director of Northwood Presbyterian Day School in San Antonio. Your host is Carrie Casey, owner of TexasDirector.org.

After the class, you are invited to stay on for an optional 30-minute presentation to help you understand the Texas Rising Star program, presented by David Hawkins of Childcare Group in Dallas.

If you are are seriously considering opening and running a childcare business,

this entire 11-part series is for you

. We focus on Texas, but almost everything you will hear applies anywhere in the US.

Classes are live every Tuesday night starting April 1. The last class is June 10. Each class will cover topics from finances to marketing to site selection to licensing. All the sessions will have guest speakers who are professionals in their field. You can register for some of the classes or all of them. If you are registered with the Texas Workforce Registry (TECPDS), we will display a QR code two times between 6:30pm and 7:30pm that you can scan to receive 1 hour CE credit for attending (but you don't have to be registered with them - anyone can attend these classes).

Please note: The classes in this series are only available live. No recording or materials will be distributed afterwards.

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Childcare Texas series: Smooth Operations (Session 8 of 11)

05-20-2025 @ 06:30 PM to 05-20-2025 @ 08:00 PM

Class #8 in the SCORE 11-class series on opening and running a childcare business in Texas. In this class, we look at operating your child care business and how to keep it running as smoothly as possible. The class will be presented by Erica Saccoccio of A Family Tree School Age Program. Your host is Carrie Casey, owner of TexasDirector.org.

After the class, you are invited to stay on for an optional 30-minute conversation with Carrie Casey and Kate Young, two very experienced childcare operators.

If you are are seriously considering opening and running a childcare business,

this entire 11-part series is for you

. We focus on Texas, but almost everything you will hear applies anywhere in the US.

Classes are live every Tuesday night starting April 1. The last class is June 10. Each class will cover topics from finances to marketing to site selection to licensing. All the sessions will have guest speakers who are professionals in their field. You can register for some of the classes or all of them. If you are registered with the Texas Workforce Registry (TECPDS), we will display a QR code two times between 6:30pm and 7:30pm that you can scan to receive 1 hour CE credit for attending (but you don't have to be registered with them - anyone can attend these classes).

Please note: The classes in this series are only available live. No recording or materials will be distributed afterwards.

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Childcare Texas series: Hiring and Retaining Your Team (Session 9 of 11)

05-27-2025 @ 06:30 PM to 05-27-2025 @ 08:00 PM

Class #9 in the SCORE 11-class series on opening and running a childcare business in Texas. In this class, we help give you some helpful information about best practices for hiring and retaining your team. The class will be given by Lorie Baez, Owner & Director of My Time Kids Academy. Your host is Carrie Casey, owner of TexasDirector.org.

After the class, you are invited to stay on for an optional session with Shannon Black, who will share her experience in what works and what doesn't when writing "help wanted" ads for childcare.

If you are are seriously considering opening and running a childcare business,

this entire 11-part series is for you

. We focus on Texas, but almost everything you will hear applies anywhere in the US.

Classes are live every Tuesday night starting April 1. The last class is June 10. Each class will cover topics from finances to marketing to site selection to licensing. All the sessions will have guest speakers who are professionals in their field. You can register for some of the classes or all of them. If you are registered with the Texas Workforce Registry (TECPDS), we will display a QR code two times between 6:30pm and 7:30pm that you can scan to receive 1 hour CE credit for attending (but you don't have to be registered with them - anyone can attend these classes).

Please note: The classes in this series are only available live. No recording or materials will be distributed afterwards.

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Childcare Texas series: How to Attract More Families (Session 10 of 11)

06-03-2025 @ 06:30 PM to 06-03-2025 @ 08:00 PM

Class #10 in the SCORE 11-class series on opening and running a childcare business in Texas. In this class, we talk about marketing: from websites to word of mouth, how you can attract more families. The class will be presented by Kate Woodward Young, CEO of Director Success Academy. Your host is Carrie Casey, owner of TexasDirector.org.

After the class, you are invited to stay on for an optional 30-minute session to learn what things you can do yourself, and what you should consider outsourcing, with Nick Williams.

If you are are seriously considering opening and running a childcare business,

this entire 11-part series is for you

. We focus on Texas, but almost everything you will hear applies anywhere in the US.

Classes are live every Tuesday night starting April 1. The last class is June 10. Each class will cover topics from finances to marketing to site selection to licensing. All the sessions will have guest speakers who are professionals in their field. You can register for some of the classes or all of them. If you are registered with the Texas Workforce Registry (TECPDS), we will display a QR code two times between 6:30pm and 7:30pm that you can scan to receive 1 hour CE credit for attending (but you don't have to be registered with them - anyone can attend these classes).

Please note: The classes in this series are only available live. No recording or materials will be distributed afterwards.

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Childcare Texas series: Q&A With a Panel of Childcare Experts (Session 11 of 11)

06-10-2025 @ 06:30 PM to 06-10-2025 @ 08:00 PM

In the last of the SCORE Texas 11-class series on opening and running a Texas childcare center, we will bring on a few experts in running a successful business and have them discuss their experiences. Your host is Carrie Casey, owner of TexasDirector.org.

If you are are seriously considering opening and running a childcare business,

this entire 11-part series is for you. We focus on Texas, but almost everything you will hear applies anywhere in the US.

There is no TECPDS CE credit for this June 10 panel discussion.

Please note: The sessions in this series are only available live. No recording or materials will be distributed afterwards.

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