How can WE SUPPORT YOU?
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
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.
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Business Spotlight
Evergreen Kids Corner Preschool
Ariella Fabra, Executive Director, highlights some of the impact that Montana Child Care Business Connect has had on her business.
BAKER CHILD CARE PROJECT
Vaughn Zenko details how the Baker community is working to close the child care gap with community action and help from Montana Child Care Business Connect.
see 9.3% more revenue growth
than businesses that don’tcreate 8.3% more jobs
than businesses that don’t66.8% of all Montana employees
are small business employeeswomen made up 46.8% of workers
and owned 46% percent of businesses in Montana66.8% of all Montana employees
are small business employeesMontana
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 194083% of millennials say
that they would leave their jobs for one with more family-friendly benefits$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 care89% of Montanans
agree the economy is impacted when working parents don’t have access to child care70,000 parents in Montana
are currently not fully participating in the labor force due to the lack of child careInsights from our Experts
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After-School Care and the Opportunity to Diversify Your Revenue Stream
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.
Using Data to Help Inform Community Child Care Solutions
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.
The Reality of Competitive Wages
Part of our work here with the Montana Child Care Business Connect program is to help child care providers break free of the old ways of doing things, modernize, innovate, and run profitable businesses. This includes facing the reality of increased wages.