CLASS TITLE:
Family Child Care OR Child Care Center: Live Virtual
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Contact Grow NJ Kids Training Services at
GrowNJKids@ssw.rutgers.edu or
732-258-5203 for support.
This training and accompanying materials were developed by Early Education Business Consultants in collaboration with Grow NJ Kids Training Services at the Institute for Families at Rutgers School of Social Work on behalf of the NJ Department of Human Services. Any use of this curriculum is prohibited without the written consent of the Institute for Families and Early Education Business Consultants.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Institute for Families
120 Albany Street, Tower One, Suite 503
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
earlychildhood@ssw.rutgers.edu
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Budgeting Tools and Techniques for Child Care
In this learning lab, move beyond budget templates and into real decision-making. Through guided activities and collaborative problem-solving, you will practice building realistic budgets, managing expenses, and adjusting to financial shifts.
View Note Lab
Learning Lab Objectives
#1
Apply key budgeting principles to analyze a sample child care budget.
#2
Build a realistic, flexible, complete budget that supports your center’s goals and challenges.
#3
Analyze and adjust your financial strategy by comparing projected vs. actual outcomes
Lab Activities
Activity #3
Activity #1
Activity #2
#1
What’s in the Budget?
Apply key budgeting principles to analyze a sample child care budget.
Activity
Think about the last time you tracked your income and expenses. Which side do you find easier to manage—income or expenses—and why?
Experiment Phase
Discuss: What do you notice about how income and expenses are categorized? Are there any surprises or items you hadn’t thought to include in your own budget?
View Link
What did this sample budget help you notice about the financial flow of a child care program?
Lab Activities
Activity #3
Activity #1
Activity #2
#2
Building Your Budget Blueprint
Build a realistic, flexible, and complete budget that supports your center’s goals and challenges.
Activity
When unexpected costs or slow enrollment happen, how do you usually handle it? What helps you stay financially stable?
Experiment Phase
What story does your budget tell about your program’s strengths and challenges?
View Link
Which part of your budget felt easiest to complete, and which was hardest?
Lab Activities
Activity #3
Activity #1
Activity #2
#3
Budget Reality Check
Analyze and adjust your financial strategy by comparing projected vs. actual outcomes.
Activity
When was the last time something unexpected affected your budget—like a sudden repair, a new child joining, or an increase in supplies? How did you handle it?
Experiment Phase
How could you adjust your financial strategy to better plan for these changes?
View Link
How can tracking your actual results help you make smarter financial decisions?
Upcoming Sessions
Visit the link to know more about our upcoming classes:
- Individualized support for your specific business goals
- Experienced ECE Business Coaches
Course Catalog Link
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 Shared Resources Website
njsharedresources.org
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CLASS TITLE: Family Child Care OR Child Care Center: Live Virtual
Next
Contact Grow NJ Kids Training Services at GrowNJKids@ssw.rutgers.edu or 732-258-5203 for support.
This training and accompanying materials were developed by Early Education Business Consultants in collaboration with Grow NJ Kids Training Services at the Institute for Families at Rutgers School of Social Work on behalf of the NJ Department of Human Services. Any use of this curriculum is prohibited without the written consent of the Institute for Families and Early Education Business Consultants. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Institute for Families 120 Albany Street, Tower One, Suite 503 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 earlychildhood@ssw.rutgers.edu
Next
OUR COMPANY
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
www.earlyeducationbusiness.com
Access a link sent to the chat to access the padlet resources
Find section and resource by scrolling left/right and up/down.
Click on the link sent to the chat
Tap resource.
Budgeting Tools and Techniques for Child Care
In this learning lab, move beyond budget templates and into real decision-making. Through guided activities and collaborative problem-solving, you will practice building realistic budgets, managing expenses, and adjusting to financial shifts.
View Note Lab
Learning Lab Objectives
#1
Apply key budgeting principles to analyze a sample child care budget.
#2
Build a realistic, flexible, complete budget that supports your center’s goals and challenges.
#3
Analyze and adjust your financial strategy by comparing projected vs. actual outcomes
Lab Activities
Activity #3
Activity #1
Activity #2
#1
What’s in the Budget?
Apply key budgeting principles to analyze a sample child care budget.
Activity
Think about the last time you tracked your income and expenses. Which side do you find easier to manage—income or expenses—and why?
Experiment Phase
Discuss: What do you notice about how income and expenses are categorized? Are there any surprises or items you hadn’t thought to include in your own budget?
View Link
What did this sample budget help you notice about the financial flow of a child care program?
Lab Activities
Activity #3
Activity #1
Activity #2
#2
Building Your Budget Blueprint
Build a realistic, flexible, and complete budget that supports your center’s goals and challenges.
Activity
When unexpected costs or slow enrollment happen, how do you usually handle it? What helps you stay financially stable?
Experiment Phase
What story does your budget tell about your program’s strengths and challenges?
View Link
Which part of your budget felt easiest to complete, and which was hardest?
Lab Activities
Activity #3
Activity #1
Activity #2
#3
Budget Reality Check
Analyze and adjust your financial strategy by comparing projected vs. actual outcomes.
Activity
When was the last time something unexpected affected your budget—like a sudden repair, a new child joining, or an increase in supplies? How did you handle it?
Experiment Phase
How could you adjust your financial strategy to better plan for these changes?
View Link
How can tracking your actual results help you make smarter financial decisions?
Upcoming Sessions
Visit the link to know more about our upcoming classes:
Course Catalog Link
Please take a moment to fill out the class survey
Technical Assistance
Schedule an appointment!
NJ Shared Resources Website
njsharedresources.org