Family Child Care Home (FCCH) Leadership Academy

Training Dates - Fall 2023 - Class X

Session 1 - July 15, 2023 (9:00-4:00)

Session 2 - Aug 5, 2023 (9:00-4:00)

Session 3 - Sept 16, 2023 (9:00-4:00)

Session 4 - Oct 14, 2023 (9:00-4:00)

Session 5 - Nov 18, 2023 (9:00-4:00)

Session 6 - December 2, 2023 (9:00-4:00)

Session topics include:

• Introduction to the Business Administration Scale (BAS)
• The ABC's of a Child Care Business
• Program Management
• Legal Knowledge
• Program Planning
• Policy & Procedures
• Staff Development
• Building a Stronger Child Care Business Using the BAS

Applicants meeting the following requirements will be considered:

• You must be a licensed family child care home.
• Homes will be required to have an initial Business Administration Scale (BAS) assessment prior to the completion of the final session and a post-BAS 12 months after completing all six sessions of the training.
• Preference will be given to homes that serve state subsidy children.
• Those applicants accepted for the class who reside more than 60 miles from the training facility will be eligible for overnight lodging the Friday night before each training session at no cost to the participant.
• After class completion and BAS assessment, you can apply for a $750 Family Child Care Home Leadership Academy Stipend ($400 for all Academies before July 1, 2023). Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for this stipend program.  This program was effective July 1, 2019.