Family Childcare Incubator Program

Have you ever dreamed of opening your own business & working with children?

For Fairfield County residents only

The Alliance for Community Empowerment is proud to continue launching future childcare entrepreneurs through our FREE Childcare Business Training Program. After successfully graduating two cohorts of participants, we are excited to welcome the next group of motivated individuals ready to turn their passion into a career.

This program is designed for adults who are interested in learning how to start and operate their own childcare business from home or within an incubator space.

Program Highlights

  • Learn how to turn your passion for childcare into a successful business
  • Receive expert guidance on licensing requirements, startup steps, and access to funding opportunities
  • Connect with valuable community resources, mentors, and support networks
  • Gain hands-on knowledge in a supportive learning environment

Program Details

  • FREE 10-Week Paid Training Program
  • Participants must be 20 years of age or older
  • 20 Hours Per Week
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a one-time stipend

Take the next step toward building your future while making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in our community.

Some of the data from the recent cohorts

Program Impact

  • 2 successful cohorts completed
  • 20 participants trained through the Family Childcare Incubator Program
  • 13 participants entered the early childhood workforce
  • 4 participants placed in center-based childcare programs
  • 7 participants working in family childcare settings
  • 220+ hours of professional development and training completed
  • 4 family childcare programs opened as a result of the incubator program
  • 20 program graduates successfully completed the cohorts
  • 20 participants completed CPR/First Aid training
  • 10 participants completed medication administration training
  • 20 graduates continue receiving coaching and mentorship support after graduation
Have questions? Please call or email:

Colleen Graham
Phone: 203-243-2875
cgraham@alliancect.org

Thank you to our partners:
m&t bank

* All programs are subject to funding availability.

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