For providers

Start, strengthen, and grow your child care program with confidence

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your child care business, Options for Learning is here to support you every step of the way.

We partner with both new and experienced providers to strengthen the quality, sustainability, and impact of child care in our community — because when providers thrive, children and families do too.

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What does Options for Learning offer providers?

Our role is to support you throughout your journey.

From licensing guidance and training to meal program support and payment assistance, Options for Learning is your partner in maintaining a program that is sustainable, meaningful, and impactful.

Just starting?

Start your family child care business

If you’ve ever considered opening your own home-based child care program, we’re here to help you turn that vision into reality. Our team provides guidance, resources, and step-by-step support to help you navigate the process with confidence.

Licensing guidance

Step-by-step support to help you understand requirements and successfully open your program

Training and preparation

Training and resources to build a strong foundation in early learning and child development.

Program setup support

Support with creating a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate environment.

Become a child care provider Our mission, vision, and values

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Growing your current program?

Support for existing providers

Already operating a child care program? We’re here to help you strengthen and expand your work. We partner with providers across our community to support quality improvement, business sustainability, and professional growth.

Training and professional development

Workshops and learning opportunities to support your growth and strengthen your practice.

Coaching and guidance

Ongoing support tailored to your program’s needs.

Quality care support

Guidance to help you create enriching, responsive learning environments for children — all while sharing access to tools, materials, and community supports.

Access resources Professional development

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Essential support for all programs

Healthy meals and payment support

We partner with providers to make offering healthy meals manageable and sustainable — and to help ensure you receive consistent, reliable payments for the care you provide.

Meal program support

Support with meal planning, portioning, meeting requirements, and accessing meal reimbursement programs.

Child care payment support

Participate in our Voucher Program to receive timely payments and serve more families who receive financial assistance.

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What Our providers are saying

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Ready to get started?

Let's build something meaningful together

Through your child care business, you're shaping the futures of children and families in your community. Options for Learning is here to support that work with more than four decades of experience, hands-on guidance through every stage of your journey, and a deep commitment to the providers who make quality child care possible. With training, coaching, nutrition support, and payment assistance, we're your partner every step of the way.

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