Thriving in Child Care Business

Use this tool to evaluate key areas of your business, strengthen what’s working, and create a clear plan to grow with confidence.

Your Resilience Journey

Building a resilient child care business isn’t about luck—it’s about intentional, informed action. This self-assessment will help you understand where you are today and what to do next.

Assess

Evaluate your business across 7 key resilience elements.

Identify

Pinpoint the specific areas that need attention.

Plan

Create a focused action plan with 1–3 priorities.

Build

Develop long-term resilience and sustainability.

The 7 Elements of Resilience

Click an element to learn what makes a resilient child care business

Your Assessment Results

Your Personalized Action Plan

Resources & Support

Available Resources

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Assess

Identify

Plan

Build

The 7 Elements of Resilience

Obsession with Cash Flow. Track and manage your financial heartbeat.

Diversified Revenue. Build multiple income streams for stability.

Culture of Support & Quality. Retain staff through a positive workplace.

Safety & Communication. Build trust with consistent communication.

Adaptability & Growth. Stay agile through continuous learning.

Community Partnership. Leverage local connections and resources.

Technology Integration. Save time and improve operations with tech.

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Thriving in Child Care Business

Your Resilience Journey

Assess

Identify

Plan

Build

The 7 Elements of Resilience

Obsession with Cash Flow. Track and manage your financial heartbeat.

Diversified Revenue. Build multiple income streams for stability.

Culture of Support & Quality. Retain staff through a positive workplace.

Safety & Communication. Build trust with consistent communication.

Adaptability & Growth. Stay agile through continuous learning.

Community Partnership. Leverage local connections and resources.

Technology Integration. Save time and improve operations with tech.

Your Assessment Results

Your Personalized Action Plan

Resources & Support

Available Resources

Details

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