WBDC’s Child Care Business Opportunity Fund Information Sessions will be held starting on February 25th.

 

  • Business Incentive Program: 12-month business development program offering incremental grants and incentives (up to $10,000 value) to licensed child care providers operating for at least 1 month, that engage in long-term business development and adopt healthy business practices; Applications are accepted on a rolling basis – learn more & apply here
  • Start-Up Grant:  Up $5,000 to aspiring and newly licensed child care providers in need of financial assistance to cover start-up operating expenses; Next round of applications slated to open February 28th– learn more here
  • Emergency Grant:  Up to $25,000 to licensed providers operating for 6 months or more with enrolled children, that are suffering severe revenue shortages and in need of financial assistance to cover emergency facilities projects that jeopardize the health & safety of children or are needed to be in compliance with OEC regulations; Next round of applications slated to open February 28thand remain open to accept applications on a rolling basis – learn more here
  • Expansion Grant:  Up to $25,000 to licensed providers operating for 2 years or more with enrolled children, that are seeking to increase the slots they have available, meaningfully increase enrollment to a new age group within an existing site or a new site, or create a new revenue stream outside of enrollment; Next round of applications slated to open February 28th– learn more here
  • Our team is ready to support you in English or Spanish.  Contact WBDC’s Child Care Team to learn more at childcarebusiness@ctwbdc.org or (203) 353-1750 x113