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Montana deserves a successful child care system

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That’s why Montana Child Care Business Connect exists. We are contributing to successful futures in Montana by providing small business support which will create big community impact. We know better child care systems mean thriving communities. And that matters for everyone.

As Montana’s statewide hub for child care business development and innovation, we are working to support the success of existing child care providers, and inspire other entrepreneurs, employers, and leaders to invest in and support child care systems in their communities.

MONTANA DESERVES A SUCCESSFUL CHILD CARE SYSTEM

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Business Spotlight

Peace Place

Louisa Libertelli-Dunn talks about how Connect’s investment in Montana child care has been a game-changer.

MS Bee's Daycare

Rebbeca Bourgeois talks about how Connect’s Business Accelerator Business Mentorship Program has benefitted her business.

Businesses that work with an advisor

see 9.3% more revenue growth

than businesses that don’t

Businesses working with advisors

create 8.3% more jobs

than businesses that don’t

66.8% of all Montana employees

are small business employees

women made up 46.8% of workers

and owned 46% percent of businesses in Montana

66.8% of all Montana employees

are small business employees

Montana
has more entrepreneurs,

creates more entrepreneurs, and survival data is more positive in MT than in other states

2/3 of kids live in a dual income household

compared with fewer than one in 10 in 1940

83% of millennials say

that they would leave their jobs for one with more family-friendly benefits

Parents in Montana pay upwards of

$19,000 annually for child care

40% of Montana Businesses

say they are unable to find and retain a qualified workforce because of the lack of child care

89% of Montanans

agree the economy is impacted when working parents don’t have access to child care

70,000 parents in Montana

are currently not fully participating in the labor force due to the lack of child care

Blog

The Importance of a Social Media Policy for Child Care Businesses & Understanding Photo Waivers

October 4, 2023 No Comments

Learn about the importance of social media policies and the legal obligation of photo waivers for minors.

Blog

After-School Care and the Opportunity to Diversify Your Revenue Stream

August 9, 2023 No Comments

Offering after-school care can diversify a child care provider's revenue stream and enhance the organization's overall sustainability. After-school programs can be a valuable addition to a child care provider's services and help to fulfill the needs of working parents.

Blog

Using Data to Help Inform Community Child Care Solutions

August 7, 2023 No Comments

When trying to address a community problem, data collection should be one of the first action items on your list. However, there are some things to keep in mind before you dive into conducting research.

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The Importance of a Social Media Policy for Child Care Businesses & Understanding Photo Waivers

October 4, 2023 No Comments

Learn about the importance of social media policies and the legal obligation of photo waivers for minors.

What are people saying?

Working with your financial advisor has helped develop our business plan even more, allowing us to see our true potential...Having that accountability partner in business is a game changer!

They have a ginormous toolbox and they're willing to share those tools with you. And if you are able and willing to use the information that they are giving you, you're going to excel in your program.

If you're on the fence about child care, I would say it's probably you're worried about about finances. And that's exactly where Montana Child Care Business Connect is going to be able to help you.

How can WE SUPPORT YOU?

Montana deserves a successful child care system

Learn more about how we can help

Learn More About the Child Care Industry Support System

MONTANA DESERVES A SUCCESSFUL CHILD CARE SYSTEM

Learn how we can help

Learn More About the Child Care Industry Support System

Reach your immediate and long-term child care business goals

Sign-up for our newsletter