Child Care Business Administration: Legal and Financial Management
Date:
February 3 All day
Price:
Topics:
- Early Childhood Education
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- Systems Thinking
Instructor(s):
Jen Severance, M.Ed.
Event Type:
Virtual
Graduate Credits:
3
Intended Audience:
Early childhood program directors, educators, family child care owners, and entrepreneurs.
Participants must attend all events:
- Event Date
- Event Date
This hands-on, 3-credit course (offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level through Vermont State University) is designed for early childhood professionals interested in child care administration, as well as current and seasoned administrators seeking additional program management training. It will be delivered through four sessions plus online work that participants complete between sessions. Each meeting is designed to help early childhood directors/entrepreneurs develop skills, knowledge, resources, and tools for effective legal and financial program management. Each session will be taught by experts in specific areas of program administration and early childhood education. Participants will use their own child care programs to apply what they are learning in this course. Each will develop a business plan, network with other directors, gather resources, examine business strategies, and develop techniques to improve business performance.
Pre-Session February 3, 2026 – Program Overview
Instructor, Jen Severance
Virtual Zoom meeting to review syllabus, course description, and assignments.
Session #1 – February 10, 2026: Leadership and Financial Strategies Part I
Elena Gustavson and Jen Severance
Reflect on your framework for leadership and prepare for a deep dive into financial and legal systems that will strengthen your business practices. Learn to assess your business, plan strategically for growth, and improve accounting practices.
Session #2 – March 10, 2026: Financial Strategies Part II
Elena Gustavson and Jen Severance
Learn to develop a budget for sustainability and growth.
Session #3 – April 14, 2026: Business Law
Shane McCormack and Jen Severance
Examine the state and national legal systems that affect child care and business laws, including liability, contracts, legal forms, bylaws, mandated reporting, and legal structures to protect your business.
Session #4 – May 5, 2026: The Law and Child Care: Human Resources/Employment Law
Kerin Stackpole and Jen Severance
Examine specific laws related to human resources, employment law, and confidentiality to strengthen your policies, practices, and resources to lead.
