New Child Care Business Owner

Program Application

As part of the Prosper project the Schmeeckle Foundation is making a significant investment to help address the shortage of family child care providers in Martin County. The project is providing business support and resources to help new and existing businesses become successful.

Please complete this application in its entirety, and our team will reach out to you soon to schedule an interview.

Program applications are due by January 15th, 2021.

First Name *

Last Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

County * 🛈

Email Address *

Race *

Your Gender *

Female

Male

What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? *

What is your current employment status? *

What is your household income? *

Below $10k

Between $10k - $50k

Between $50k - $100k

Above $100k Above $100k

What type of child care business are you planning to open? *

Child Care Center

Family Child Care

Not sure

How many children do you expect to serve with your business? (Expected) *

What option below best describes your business stage? *

New Business - Idea

New Business - General Strategy Defined

New Business - Business Plan & Financials Complete

After your training is complete, how long until you plan to open your business? *

Within 3 Months

3-6 Months

6-12 Months

More than a Year

After completing this program, do you commit to opening your family child care business and remain open for at least 3 years? *

Yes

No

We regret to inform you that in order to proceed with the program application you must commit to open your child care business at some point after program completion, and to remain open for at least two years.

Child Care Business Idea

The following questions provide insights to the PROSPER team about your business ownership journey. There are no right or wrong answers. These responses help support your candidate conversation to ensure the program is the right fit for you at this time.

Please share about your previous work and business ownership experiences including any relevant experience in child care: *

0/500 words

Please describe your child care business idea. Is there anything unique or special about your new child care offering? *

0/500 words

Have you considered where your child care business will be located? Will you need to complete any major updates or renovations? *

0/250 words

As you have considered your child care business idea, do you have an estimate of how much money you need to get started, and how you will finance your new business? *

0/250 words

What are your short and long-term goals for yourself and your business? *

0/500 words

Program Declarations

Please review and answer the following declarations. These are designed to ensure an optimal experience for you and your future business colleagues in child care. Your advisor will review these answers with you during your application review call.

1. I have reviewed the schedule for classes and have no expected conflicts with any of the sessions *

Yes

No

2. I have an appropriate space for learning and virtual class engagement that is generally free of distractions *

Yes

No

4. I agree to be engaged during live sessions including using microphone and camera. I understand I will be working in small groups to explore concepts and ideas together during live sessions. *

Yes

No

Please check all items that you currently have in your possession? *

How would you rate your comfort level in using technology (1 - uncomfortable, 2 - neutral, 3 - comfortable)? *

	Computer		Internet		Zoom		Excel
	1	2	3		1	2	3		1	2	3		1	2	3
Comfort level	1	2	3		1	2	3		1	2	3		1	2	3

Additional Program Offerings

I’m interested in learning more about a loan pre-qualification for starting my new business *

Yes

No

I’m willing to begin the standard background check process required to become a licensed family child care provider *

Yes

No