The Business of Child Care Start-Up The Business of Child Care is a free application-based entrepreneurial training program for start-up child care providers located within the Greater Pittsburgh region, facilitated by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) in partnership with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) and Invest PGH.
Financial support provided by the Hillman Foundation.

Through an application process, up to 20 start-up child care providers will receive admission to The Business of Child Care, an intensive eight-week training program designed to prepare entrepreneurs to launch child care businesses.

The Business of Child Care Program Timeline:
- August 12, 2024: Application Open
- August 20, 2024: Information Session.
- September 13, 2024: Application Close
- September 19, 2024: The Business of Child Care Start-Up Cohort Finalized & Notified
- September 30, 2024: First Session for The Business of Child Care Start-up Fall Program.

The Business of Child Care Start-Up Fall Program will run on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 PM from September 30th to November 18th, 2024. The program will consist of three in-person sessions and five online sessions via Zoom. In-person sessions will be on September 30, October 28 and November 18 and will be held at Chatham University Eastside Building. Applicants are expected to attend all the sessions. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate.

To view the syllabus for the Business of Child Care Start-up Program: CLICK HERE!

For More Information and Application, CLICK HERE!