Daycare Diaries

Sometimes we get so consumed by competing and comparing we lose sight of our purpose

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This episode is me talking to the old me when I was just getting started. Me talking to all of my peers who see themselves as my “competitors”. This one is for YOU, new daycare owner.

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Governor Hochul presented the 2023 State of the State Address which included a broad sweeping agenda to overhaul New York’s child care system. This link contains additional details about the three part plan which focuses on: making it easier for families to access financial assistance for which they are eligible; providing direct support to the child care workforce; and engaging the business community in new ways to build supply and reduce costs for more families. https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-plan-make-child-care-more-affordable-accessible-and-fair-new-york

Start by finding out if you need to be licensed or registered to provide care l. Some programs may not need to be licensed or registered depending on their size and the children they serve. To watch the video please click the link below https://loom.com/invite/2e43ba24634c48d2909219fa40c90f72

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! If you have been wanting to open a daycare facility and haven’t done so yet, THIS YEAR IS YOUR YEAR. You have the passion for teaching, you are a nurturer, YOU ARE A BOSS. So open that daycare, no fear, no over-thinking. Subscribe to my youtube channel Kernall Family Child Care, follow me on instagram @kernallfamilychildcare @__krys_k__ Here’s the invite to view the video https://loom.com/invite/2e43ba24634c48d2909219fa40c90f72

There are more grant opportunities for child care providers in NYC. If you are interested in starting your own program, try to take advantage of the Child Care Deserts Grant. If you are an existing provider consistently check the OCFS website for updates on grant opportunities that may be available for us to expand our capacity. Resource Links- OCFS GRANT INFO-https://ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/deserts/ DANI CHRISTINE’s BREAK DOWN OF THE GRANT- https://www.childcaresites.com/danichristine

Using solution based focus to get through Covid 2022

There are recovery funds for us small businesses to take advantage of such as, Stabilization Grant that are available until November 30, 2021. Also for anyone who wasn’t able to get unemployment there is the Excluded Workers Fund available to assist. Follow Daycare Diaries on youtube for resource links. https://youtu.be/WkTxQ7Jg0og

There are recovery funds for us small businesses to take advantage of such as, The New York State Covid 19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. Selection decisions have begun. For more information-https://nysmallbusinessrecovery.com

Part of the $1.9 Trillion rescue package to help children in poverty is the enhanced Child Tax Credit with some eligibility requirements. This rescue package includes a back to work initiative that will assist with paying for childcare as well.