Start Your Childcare Business with Confidence
Are you ready to turn your passion for childcare into a profitable business?
Our comprehensive Childcare Startup Roadmap course is a step-by-step guide for future childcare entrepreneurs like you.
Features
Why Enroll in this Course?
Whether you're considering purchasing an existing center, buying a franchise, or starting your own brand from the ground up, this course gives you a clear, actionable roadmap to achieve your dreams.
Proven Strategies
Learn successful industry insider tips and strategies to identify high-potential childcare opportunities that set you up for success.
Blueprint
Step-by-Step guidance
avoid costly mistakes with our clear, step-by-step system, complete with templates and workbooks to make planning easier.
Mission-Driven Focus
Build a childcare business rooted in purpose and impact, shaping young lives and your community.
Network with Like-Minded Professionals
Join a community of aspiring childcare entrepreneurs and build relationships with people who share your vision.
Learn from experts
Learn from an expert with years of success in the childcare industry.
Your Path
Begin your path with a solid foundation and clarity about childcare ownership.
What You'll Learn
Phase 1: Business Models & Site Selection
Objective: Lay the foundation with a viable business model and evaluate potential locations.
Key Activities:
Choose between different childcare business models
Identify potential sites aligned with your model and budget
Use a Site Comparison Grid to evaluate factors like demographics, traffic, visibility, proximity to schools, competitors, and zoning regulations
Milestone: Select your ideal business model and shortlist 1–3 potential sites.
Phase 2: Market Research & Positioning
Objective: Understand your competitive environment and define how your center stands out.
Key Activities:
Conduct Competitive Landscape Analysis: Identify both direct and indirect competitors.
Analyze competitor pricing, programs, capacity, strengths, and weaknesses
Define your Positioning Statement: What makes your center unique? What promise do you make to families?
Milestone: Completed market research and a clear positioning statement.
Phase 3: Start-Up Budget & Projections
Objective: Create a realistic financial roadmap for your launch.
Key Activities:
Draft a Start-Up Budget: Include facility costs, licensing, marketing, supplies, payroll, etc.
Make 12–24 month revenue projections based on enrollment targets
Estimate your break-even point and funding needed
Milestone: A complete budget and financial projection ready to seek funding or make investment decisions.
Phase 4: Objectives, Milestones & Timelines
Objective: Turn your vision into an actionable plan.
Key Activities:
Set clear short- and long-term objectives
Create a launch timeline with weekly milestones
Assign tasks and track dependencies (e.g., licensing before hiring)
Milestone: A structured project timeline with mapped-out tasks from now through opening day.
Program INVESTMENT
The total cost for all admitted participants is:
$1,300 USD
(one-time payment)
Includes 12-week accelerator (Aug 4 – Nov 4)
Weekly training & expert coaching
Tools, templates, and lifetime access
Private online community for support & collaboration
Payment plans available upon request.
Reply “Payment Plan” if you'd like to explore options.
Step 1:
Application Submission
Step 2:
Email confirmation
STEP 3:
Application Response
About THE TRAINER
Marnie Forestieri Zettler
Childcare Entrepreneur, Author, and Curriculum Developer
Hi, I’m Marnie! My mission has always been to empower others and create meaningful impact in childcare and early education.
I entered the field during a recession as a franchisee, gaining firsthand experience in overcoming economic challenges and building resilient businesses. Over time, I’ve served as a teacher, director, and owner—roles that gave me a well-rounded view of both the operational and educational sides of childcare.
A key milestone was transforming an independent center into a franchise, where I learned what truly drives mission-based business success.
Today, I lead Young Innovators Academy, focused on preparing the next generation of childcare entrepreneurs to build purpose-driven centers. I’m passionate about curriculum development and, as a Gryphon House author, I create tools that spark creativity in young learners.
With deep expertise in early education and entrepreneurship, I’m committed to supporting future leaders and strengthening the systems that serve children and families.
Disclosure Statement – Marnie Forestieri
Marnie Forestieri serves as the CEO of Young Innovators Academy and is a published author with Gryphon House, a company that produces early childhood education resources. While this training program may include references to educational frameworks and tools developed by Young Innovators Academy or featured in Ms. Forestieri’s published work, it will also explore alternative models, strategies, and resources from across the industry. The intent is to provide participants with a comprehensive and balanced perspective on best practices in early childhood education and business leadership.
What clients say About Us
This book provided great insight into the reality of starting a child care business. It is a must-read if you're thinking about owning and operating your own business. I must find Marnie's other books because I know they will help me on my journey.
I would pay for coaching by Marnie!
Very Informative
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
Before pursuing my Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, I seriously considered opening my PreSchool/Child Care Center. Unfortunately, there were no ideal courses or even a handbook that I could find to give me the confidence to go forward in achieving this professional goal, so instead, I entered a career as a Kindergarten teacher. Although I have enjoyed this path, I also have always wondered about the missed opportunity of my "lost dream". . . until now! With this book as my most significant resource, I am empowered by the incredible and detailed information within the pages of The Basics of Starting a Child Care Business. I feel completely prepared and guided in a step by step format to not only follow through with my past goals, but to also have the assurance that I WILL succeed by following the expertise and recommendations of this author! I can't begin to express how much I appreciate Marnie Forestieri sharing her own personal journey as a way to give back to others, especially those of us who have such strong desires to be accomplished entrepreneurs in the field of Early Childhood Growth & Development. My sincere thanks and gratitude for the gift of this exceptionally written book, organized in a way that is very easy to follow and understand! Never give up on your dreams!!
FINALLY, Exactly What I Need To Succeed!
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is for aspiring entrepreneurs eager to own a high-impact, profitable childcare business.
What will I learn?
You'll learn everything, from identifying ideal locations to building a financially sustainable model tailored to the childcare industry.
What's included in the course?
Your registration will include access to the entire curriculum, printed workbooks, exclusive templates, and access to a like-minded community.
Your dream childcare business
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