If you’re a child care provider in San Diego, you know that “busy” doesn’t even begin to cover it. Between caring for children, communicating with families, staying on top of licensing and training, and somehow finding time for your own life—every minute matters.
But finding the right support shouldn’t take more time than it saves!
Introducing Our New Website for Child Care Providers in San Diego!
There are hundreds of resources for running a child care business—websites, trainings, templates, support lines—but wouldn’t it be nice if everything was in one place? We thought so too. That’s why we created a one-stop-shop for the tools, training, and personalized support you need to be successful as a child care provider in San Diego.
We are so excited to launch this new website, not just because it brings everything together, but because we know that sometimes, the hardest thing about finding the right support is knowing where to look for it.
To help you get started, we’ve rounded up 5 simple ways this site can make your days easier and your business stronger than ever!
1. Start Your Business Faster
If you’re new to the business world and have been wishing there was a step-by-step guide to starting a home child care program, the Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP) is for you!
Under the Business Resources tab, you can join the next CCIP cohort and get hands-on guidance through the licensing journey, plus a built-in community of other local providers who are starting their own programs too. With the right support, you can get licensed faster than ever and with way less stress!
2. Quick Access to Training
Instead of bouncing between websites and webinars and wondering what’s actually worth your time, we’ve simplified the process of finding training that’s relevant to your business goals. Under the Quality Support tab, you can access over 70 free professional development workshops.
With topics ranging from health and safety to taxes and even marketing—you can choose what aligns with your needs with the confidence that everything is vetted, up-to-date, and designed with providers in mind.
3. Find the Right Location
Securing the right space for your child care program can make all the difference for your business—but it’s no secret how stressful this can be.
At SanDiegoChildCareProviders.org, we offer free market research and site guidance to help you find a safe, convenient location that’s set up for long-term success. Whether you’re expanding your program or just getting started, we’ll help you weigh the options and avoid costly trial-and-error.
4. On-Demand Business Coaching
Through our website, you can get personalized business coaching to help with a variety of challenges—like managing difficult behaviors, improving your classroom setup, planning curriculum, or navigating big business decisions.
If you’re thinking of closing, need help filling vacancies, or want to connect families with new options, start here. We’ll connect you with an expert who’s been there before and can help you take the next step with confidence.
5. Shop Smarter with the Marketplace
Do you need toys, furniture, or program supplies—but don’t have the money or time to spend finding them? Our new Marketplace is a virtual space where providers in San Diego can buy, sell, or trade items safely and locally.
While in its early stages, the Marketplace is perfect for finding gently used products and even better for clearing out what you don’t need. Think of it like a community swap meet for child care providers: practical, budget-friendly, and efficient!
Our WHY
Here at the Y, we believe that quality child care builds stronger families and brighter futures for children. When child care providers are properly supported, the entire community thrives!
So while we may not be able to add more hours to your day, we can help point you toward tools and resources that help you make the most of them. Whether you’ve been in child care for 20 years or 2 weeks, this website is for you!
About YMCA Childcare Resource Service
For over 40 years, YMCA Childcare Resource Service has been a trusted agency in San Diego County, connecting families to accessible, quality child care programs. As the only state-funded child care resource and referral agency and one of two child care subsidy distributing agencies in the county, we are deeply committed to ensuring that all families have access to child care that meets their unique needs.
Through our extensive network and comprehensive database, we match thousands of families with licensed child care providers and administer millions of dollars in child care subsidies each year. By facilitating these important connections between families and child care, we can ensure children are learning and parents can continue earning.
To learn more about YMCA Childcare Resource Service and how we can support your child care needs, please visit our website at ymcasd.org/crs.
