OUR
COMPANY
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
Use the link sent in chat to access the padlet resources
Find section and resource by scrolling left/right and up/down.
Open your phone camera, point camera at QR code and tap the link.
Tap resource.
Upcoming Sessions
Visit the link to know more about our upcoming classes:
- Individualized support for your specific business goals
- Experienced ECE Business Coaches
Flippingbook link
Welcome to The Lab
RECEIPTS & FINANCIAL RECORDKEEPING PRACTICES
Learning Lab Description
Work through real-world exercises to organize, track, and assess the financial records that keep your family child care business compliant and financially healthy. From sorting receipts to creating simple systems, you’ll build habits that reduce stress and set you up for long-term success.
View Lab
Learning Lab Objectives
01
02
03
Explain how accurate recordkeeping impacts tax reporting and financial decision-making
Apply simple techniques to organize and maintain your receipts and financial documents
Evaluate and improve your current recordkeeping system to support better decision-making
Activities
Activity 1: Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Activity 2: Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Activity 3: Create Your Digital Receipt System
Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Learning Lab Objective
Ask
Think about a time you had to find a receipt or financial document. How easy or stressful was it?
Explain how accurate recordkeeping impacts tax reporting and financial decision-making.
Experiment Phase
Walk participants through identifying differences, discussing risks of disorganized records, and highlighting benefits.
View Link
Review both examples and note missing or incomplete information in the disorganized version. Discuss with a partner how these differences could affect taxes or financial decisions. Identify one habit from the organized example you could start immediately.
Reflection & Debrief
- What stood out most when comparing the two examples?
- Which habit will you start implementing first?
- How might this habit help you when your business grows?
Activities
Activity 1: Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Activity 2: Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Activity 3: Create Your Digital Receipt System
Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Learning Lab Objective
Ask
Which method would you prefer for your receipts: folders on a computer, a filing cabinet, or a mix of both? Why?
Apply simple techniques to organize and maintain your receipts and financial documents.
Experiment Phase
Demonstrate each method briefly. Support participants as they begin organizing 2–3 sample receipts in their chosen method.
View Link
Select your preferred recordkeeping method (manual, digital, or hybrid). Sort or enter your sample receipts using this method. Create a basic folder or filing system that works for you. Note any adjustments you would make to improve efficiency or reliability.
Reflection & Debrief
- What did you find easiest about your chosen method?
- What part might require a habit or routine to maintain consistently?
- How does having a method in place now help you prepare for your business launch?
Activities
Activity 1: Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Activity 2: Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Activity 3: Create Your Digital Receipt System
Create Your Digital Receipt System
Learning Lab Objective
Ask
Have you ever lost a receipt or spent too long searching for one? How did it feel?
Evaluate and improve your current recordkeeping system to support better decision-making.
Experiment Phase
Guide participants to create a simple folder structure (e.g., Receipts → Year → Month) and a consistent file naming system.
Ver Link
Create a digital folder system for receipts. Name files consistently. Place sample receipts into the correct folders. Identify one improvement that will make your system more reliable.
Reflection & Debrief
- Which small change today will make the biggest difference?
- How will consistent naming and folder organization help when your business grows?
- What habit could you commit to for maintaining this system consistently?
Please take a moment to fill out the class survey
Technical Assistance
Schedule an appointment!
- Individualized support for your specific business goals
- Experienced ECE Business Coaches
NJ FCC - LAB Receipts & Financial Recordkeeping Practices
EEBC
Created on October 5, 2025
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Tech Presentation Mobile
View
Geniaflix Presentation
View
Vintage Mosaic Presentation
View
Shadow Presentation
View
Newspaper Presentation
View
Zen Presentation
View
Audio tutorial
Explore all templates
Transcript
OUR COMPANY
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
Use the link sent in chat to access the padlet resources
Find section and resource by scrolling left/right and up/down.
Open your phone camera, point camera at QR code and tap the link.
Tap resource.
Upcoming Sessions
Visit the link to know more about our upcoming classes:
Flippingbook link
Welcome to The Lab
RECEIPTS & FINANCIAL RECORDKEEPING PRACTICES
Learning Lab Description
Work through real-world exercises to organize, track, and assess the financial records that keep your family child care business compliant and financially healthy. From sorting receipts to creating simple systems, you’ll build habits that reduce stress and set you up for long-term success.
View Lab
Learning Lab Objectives
01
02
03
Explain how accurate recordkeeping impacts tax reporting and financial decision-making
Apply simple techniques to organize and maintain your receipts and financial documents
Evaluate and improve your current recordkeeping system to support better decision-making
Activities
Activity 1: Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Activity 2: Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Activity 3: Create Your Digital Receipt System
Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Learning Lab Objective
Ask
Think about a time you had to find a receipt or financial document. How easy or stressful was it?
Explain how accurate recordkeeping impacts tax reporting and financial decision-making.
Experiment Phase
Walk participants through identifying differences, discussing risks of disorganized records, and highlighting benefits.
View Link
Review both examples and note missing or incomplete information in the disorganized version. Discuss with a partner how these differences could affect taxes or financial decisions. Identify one habit from the organized example you could start immediately.
Reflection & Debrief
Activities
Activity 1: Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Activity 2: Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Activity 3: Create Your Digital Receipt System
Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Learning Lab Objective
Ask
Which method would you prefer for your receipts: folders on a computer, a filing cabinet, or a mix of both? Why?
Apply simple techniques to organize and maintain your receipts and financial documents.
Experiment Phase
Demonstrate each method briefly. Support participants as they begin organizing 2–3 sample receipts in their chosen method.
View Link
Select your preferred recordkeeping method (manual, digital, or hybrid). Sort or enter your sample receipts using this method. Create a basic folder or filing system that works for you. Note any adjustments you would make to improve efficiency or reliability.
Reflection & Debrief
Activities
Activity 1: Spot the Difference in Recordkeeping
Activity 2: Choose Your Recordkeeping Method
Activity 3: Create Your Digital Receipt System
Create Your Digital Receipt System
Learning Lab Objective
Ask
Have you ever lost a receipt or spent too long searching for one? How did it feel?
Evaluate and improve your current recordkeeping system to support better decision-making.
Experiment Phase
Guide participants to create a simple folder structure (e.g., Receipts → Year → Month) and a consistent file naming system.
Ver Link
Create a digital folder system for receipts. Name files consistently. Place sample receipts into the correct folders. Identify one improvement that will make your system more reliable.
Reflection & Debrief
Please take a moment to fill out the class survey
Technical Assistance
Schedule an appointment!