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Family Child Care Business Practices

EDUC-42632

As the second course in the Family Child Care series, this course covers key aspects of business management, including financial planning, recordkeeping, management systems, policies and procedures, ethical guidelines, marketing strategies, professional development, and networking. Students will learn to implement sound financial and administrative practices, establish clear operational policies, market their child care programs effectively to families, and manage staffing needs. By acquiring these essential skills, providers will be better prepared to run a professional, well-organized, and financially sustainable family child care business.

What you'll learn

Effective business management is essential for operating a successful and sustainable family childcare program. This course is designed for current and aspiring family childcare providers seeking to develop strong business practices that align with the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Quality Standards.

Course Information

Online
4.50 units
$500.00
Notes: EDUC-46321 Introduction to Family Child Care is a required prerequisite course and must be completed before enrolling in EDUC-46322 Family Child Care Business Practices.

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Course sessions

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Section ID:

192831

Class type:

Online Asynchronous.

This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

Textbooks:

Family Child Care Business Planning Guide 1st
by Copeland, Tom
ISBN / ASIN: 9781605540085

Family Child Care Money Management and Retirement Guide 1st
by Copeland, Tom
ISBN / ASIN: 9781605540092

Family Child Care Record-Keeping Guide 9th
by Copeland, Tom
ISBN / ASIN: 9781605543970

Family Child Care Legal and Insurance Guide 1st
by Copeland, Tom
ISBN / ASIN: 9781929610457

FamilyChild Care Contracts and Policies 3rd
by Copeland, Tom
ISBN / ASIN: 9781929610792

You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

Policies:

  • No refunds after: 11/11/2025

Schedule:

No information available at this time.
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Instructor: Yeni Portillo-Lemus, Ed.D.

Yeni Portillo-Lemus, Ed.D.

Infant, preschool and school-age teacher, early education program director, social worker and college instructor

Yeni Portillo-Lemus brings over 20 years of extensive experience in early childhood education as a former ECE teacher, program director, and social worker. With a comprehensive background spanning classroom instruction, program administration, and family support services, she has dedicated her career to supporting young children's development and strengthening family systems. As a college instructor, she is passionate about preparing the next generation of early childhood professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Her interdisciplinary approach combines educational best practices with social work principles, emphasizing the importance of holistic child development and family-centered care in early learning environments.

Yeni holds the following credentials:
  • BA-Sociology from California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • MA-Child Development from California State University, Los Angeles
  • EdD-Education from the University of New England
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