Business Resources
Helpful Business Resource Links:
Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education (OCCD)
OCCD provides leadership in the development and operation of integrated and statewide professional development standards and systems. OCCD promotes professional development to achieve high quality care and education for children, and creates and supports training and education.
Tom Copeland’s Taking Care of Business
The Nation’s Leading Expert on the Business of Family Child Care.
Liability Insurance Resources
It is highly recommended that all child care program have Liability Insurance.
Insurance Companies
A list of insurance companies that are known to provide adequate insurance coverage to Preschool Promise providers.
Liability Insurance Questions
Ten Questions to Ask Before your purchase Family Child Care Business Liability Insurance
EIN (Employer Identification Number)
Requesting an EIN (Employer Identification Number) from the IRS
Business Name
Register your business name in Oregon
Becoming listed with DHS
ODHS does not pay for childcare provided before you are approved.
Oregon Small Business Development Center Network
BOLI (Bureau of Labor and Industries)
Oregon Start a Business Guide
Oregon’s Employer’s Guide
Recommended CCR&R training to develop your business savvy
- Put it in Writing: Review OCC list of required forms, review sample forms and discuss systems to store paperwork
- Everyone Needs a Family Handbook: Developing written policies for parents
- The Redleaf Calendar Keeper: Simple record-keeping system
- Child Care Contracts: Written contracts are discussed and samples are shared to help you get started
- Making Great First Impressions: How to market and promote your program
Recommended books to develop your business savvy
- Redleaf Press Family Child Care Business Series by Tom Copeland: Business Planning Guide, Contracts and Policies, Marketing Guide, Recordkeeping Guide, Legal and Insurance Guide
- Redleaf Complete Forms Kit for Family Child Care
- From Babysitter to Business Owner by Patricia Dischler
