“We may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can at least prepare our children for the future.”
Interested in starting a Childcare Facility or looking for support for an existing facility?
The New York SBDCs are dedicated to supporting those in the childcare industry by creating specialized partnerships with our regional centers’ host campuses, local agencies, and economic development organizations like IDAs (Industrial Development Agencies).
Our goal is to address regional childcare shortages and equip aspiring and current childcare providers with the skills and resources they need to succeed. Key services offered include:
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| 1 event, “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp | 5 events, Crafting the Perfect 3-Minute Pitch How to Respond to an RFP Non-Disclosure Agreements: When Should You Require an NDA, When Should You Sign an NDA Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 4 events, Business Legal Entity with NELP AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) Secure Your Business: Cyber Basics Every Entrepreneur Should Know | 4 events, Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners Cybersecurity Essentials for Small Business – Small Business Seminar Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Series) | |||
| 2 events, “Hustle for Freedom” Business Bootcamp Welcome to the SBDC Info Session | 5 events, Preparation for Holiday Sales Is Entrepreneurship For You? NELP Intellectual Property Rights for Small Businesses NYS Surety Bond Assistance Program | 6 events, NELP Remote Small Business Legal Clinic Monthly Business Solutions Roundtable The E Commerce Playbook – From Set Up to Scale Business Valuation Storytelling: A Compelling Marketing Tool – Small Business Seminar | ||||
| 0 events, | 2 events, Small Business Legal Clinic with NELP Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) | 6 events, Building a Blog for You and Your Business Ten Gates for Business Ideation Tax & Accounting Fundamentals for Small Business Owners Fast Track To Business Ownership – Virtual AI Starter Kit – Practical Tools for Small Businesses (2-Part Session) | 7 events, E Commerce Playbook – Growth Strategies Get Found Locally: A Practical Guide to SEO for Long Island Businesses Grow & Fund – Weekly Business Booster (2-Part Sessions) Google Business Profile | 2 events, | ||
| 4 events, Fast Track to Small Business Workshop (In-Person & Online) Grow with Google: Learn the Basics of Google Ads Grow Your Brand With Google: Basics of Google Ads Grow Your Brand With Google: Basics of Google Ads | 2 events, Contracts & Risk Management for Small Business Owners AI-Powered Lean Startup — Build Your Lean Business Canvas with AI | 3 events, Business Contract 101 with NELP Tax Planning: Ask the CPA Navigating Tariffs & Global Disruption: Building Supply Chain Resilience | 2 events, “Selling to the Global Market” and “Export Plan Writing” AI Demystified: Driving Small Business Success | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
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New York has over 21,000 licensed daycare facilities. Childcare providers face major issues: 53% report staffing shortages, and 48% have raised tuition due to increased operational costs.

