Community Child Care Forum at Cumberland Public Library
What Is Family Child Care, and Why Does Every Community Need It?
Thinking about starting your own child care business? You don’t have to do it alone.
Whether you’re exploring a new career, looking to open a family child care business, or you’re already a provider hoping to grow, this free community forum is designed to help you take the next step.
Join SOAR’s EKY Runway Program and our regional partners for an evening of practical information, expert guidance, and resources that can help bring quality child care to more Eastern Kentucky communities.
Date: Monday, July 27
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location:
Cumberland Public Library
310 W Main Street
Cumberland, KY
Cost: Free
Why Attend?
Across Eastern Kentucky, access to affordable, quality child care remains one of the biggest barriers facing working families and employers. Family child care providers play a vital role in strengthening local communities by expanding care options while creating meaningful small business opportunities.
If you’ve ever considered opening your own child care business or expanding your existing program, this forum will connect you with the people and resources that can help make it happen.
You’ll hear directly from organizations that support child care providers every step of the way, from licensing and startup guidance to business coaching and ongoing technical assistance.
Who Should Attend?
This event is designed for individuals who are:
- Interested in launching a Type I Licensed Child Care Facility
- Interested in becoming a Certified Family Child Care or Type II Licensed Family Child Care provider
- Preparing to become licensed
- Current child care providers looking to expand or strengthen their business
What You’ll Learn
During this interactive forum, you’ll discover:
- The first steps to opening your own child care program
- Licensing requirements and available resources
- Business coaching and startup support through SOAR’s Social Enterprise Accelerator (SEA)
- Technical assistance available through the Kentucky Association for Economic and Community Development (KAECD) and Child Care Aware of Kentucky
- How regional organizations work together to help child care providers succeed
Meet the Organizations Supporting You
This forum is presented through a partnership between organizations committed to expanding child care opportunities across Eastern Kentucky.
Presenting Partners include:
- Kentucky Association for Economic and Community Development (KAECD)
- Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASDN)
- SOAR’s EKY Runway Program
Together, these partners provide education, coaching, technical assistance, and ongoing support to help providers build sustainable child care businesses.
Help Build Stronger Communities
Quality child care creates opportunities for children, families, employers, and entire communities.
Whether you’re ready to launch your business or simply want to learn what’s possible, this free event is a great place to begin.
Reserve your seat today and take the first step toward becoming part of Eastern Kentucky’s growing child care workforce.
