
258 - From Vision to Reality: Launching 6 Child Care Centers
12/13/24 โข 17 min
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In this episode, Erica shares her experience of opening six child care centers and a dance studio in less than 10 years. She discusses how she got started in the child care field and the different ways she opened and operated her centers. Erica provides advice for those looking to open their own child care centers and emphasizes the importance of considering the size, location, and brand of the center. She also mentions the option of franchising as a way to expand the brand while maintaining quality.
Takeaways
- There are different ways to open a child care center, including buying a turnkey center, building from scratch, or purchasing an existing business.
- Consider the size, location, and brand of the center when deciding on the best approach.
- Franchising can be a way to expand the brand while maintaining quality.
- Opening and operating multiple centers requires attention to detail and careful management.
- Sometimes it may be necessary to sell or close a center if it is not the best fit for the brand or not financially viable.
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Donโt miss out on the Early Childhood Empowerment Conference, an unforgettable in-person event designed to elevate your skills and knowledge! Whether you're a director, educator, or passionate professional in the early childhood field, this conference will empower you with actionable strategies and tools to transform your practice.
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Event Dates: May 2-4, 2025 8:00am-5:00pm
๐จ Location: Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
โจ Immerse yourself in dynamic workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities that will enhance your teaching, leadership, and collaboration skills!
Click the link below for more details and to register today:
๐ Early Childhood Empowerment Conference - Registration
We can't wait to see you there! Letโs make this learning experience truly empowering! ๐ก
In this episode, Erica shares her experience of opening six child care centers and a dance studio in less than 10 years. She discusses how she got started in the child care field and the different ways she opened and operated her centers. Erica provides advice for those looking to open their own child care centers and emphasizes the importance of considering the size, location, and brand of the center. She also mentions the option of franchising as a way to expand the brand while maintaining quality.
Takeaways
- There are different ways to open a child care center, including buying a turnkey center, building from scratch, or purchasing an existing business.
- Consider the size, location, and brand of the center when deciding on the best approach.
- Franchising can be a way to expand the brand while maintaining quality.
- Opening and operating multiple centers requires attention to detail and careful management.
- Sometimes it may be necessary to sell or close a center if it is not the best fit for the brand or not financially viable.
๐ Join Us for an Incredible 3-Day Learning Event! ๐
Donโt miss out on the Early Childhood Empowerment Conference, an unforgettable in-person event designed to elevate your skills and knowledge! Whether you're a director, educator, or passionate professional in the early childhood field, this conference will empower you with actionable strategies and tools to transform your practice.
๐
Event Dates: May 2-4, 2025 8:00am-5:00pm
๐จ Location: Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
โจ Immerse yourself in dynamic workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities that will enhance your teaching, leadership, and collaboration skills!
Click the link below for more details and to register today:
๐ Early Childhood Empowerment Conference - Registration
We can't wait to see you there! Letโs make this learning experience truly empowering! ๐ก
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Are you looking to organize your childcare business today? Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
๐ Join Us for an Incredible 3-Day Learning Event! ๐
Donโt miss out on the Early Childhood Empowerment Conference, an unforgettable in-person event designed to elevate your skills and knowledge! Whether you're a director, educator, or passionate professional in the early childhood field, this conference will empower you with actionable strategies and tools to transform your practice.
๐
Event Dates: May 2-4, 2025 8:00am-5:00pm
๐จ Location: Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
โจ Immerse yourself in dynamic workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities that will enhance your teaching, leadership, and collaboration skills!
Click the link below for more details and to register today:
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We can't wait to see you there! Letโs make this learning experience truly empowering! ๐ก
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We invite you to join our community of dedicated listeners by supporting our podcast with a monthly subscription. Your contribution is vital in enabling us to continue producing valuable content that empowers you to lead your team and childcare business to success effectively. By subscribing, you gain access to exclusive benefits and help us fulfill our mission of providing you with practical and actionable bite-sized strategies daily that you can implement immediately. Your support means the world to us; together, we can achieve greatness. Thank you for considering a monthly subscription to our podcast.
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Books
The Women Excelling Everywhere Book featuring Erica Saccoccio
Passion is at the core of success for the women featured in this book. If you are wondering what you are here to do or how you could make a living from what you love, these stories will inspire you. Discover how women from all over the world define success and channel their passion into their business and work.
Affiliate Links:
Are you looking to organize your childcare business today? Visit our friends at Thriving Childcare.com for the perfect planner design, exclusively created for childcare owners like you by a childcare owner like you.
๐ Join Us for an Incredible 3-Day Learning Event! ๐
Donโt miss out on the Early Childhood Empowerment Conference, an unforgettable in-person event designed to elevate your skills and knowledge! Whether you're a director, educator, or passionate professional in the early childhood field, this conference will empower you with actionable strategies and tools to transform your practice.
๐
Event Dates: May 2-4, 2025 8:00am-5:00pm
๐จ Location: Crowne Plaza, Warwick, RI
โจ Immerse yourself in dynamic workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities that will enhance your teaching, leadership, and collaboration skills!
Click the link below for more details and to register today:
๐ Early Childhood Empowerment Conference - Registration
We can't wait to see you there! Letโs make this learning experience truly empowering! ๐ก
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