Business Resources for Providers

At the Department of Early Learning (DEL), we understand that as a licensed child care provider you not only care for children, but for your business too! There are many resources to help you plan, market and run your business. Here are just a few:

Childcare.gov: Your official source for all U.S. government child care information: www.childcare.gov
Includes information on small business development, education loan forgiveness programs, funding opportunities for child care programs and more.
The Internal Revenue Service Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center: www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
Includes information on business expenses, recordkeeping and more.
State of Washington Government Web site: Doing Business in Washington: access.wa.gov/business/
Includes information on starting a business in Washington, hiring and managing employees, and more. Links to other resources, including the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Small Business Center, and the Washington State Department of Licensing.
The U.S. Small Business Administration: www.sba.gov
Includes information on writing a business plan, marketing your business and more.
Washington Small Business Development Center: www.wsbdc.org
Includes information on writing a business plan, conducting market research, a start-up guide and more.