Childcare Business Pathways

Do you enjoy taking care of CHILDREN? Grow your love for kids into a profitable “home-based” CHILDCARE BUSINESS!

Childcare Business Pathways (CBP) is a FREE business accelerator program only for NYCHA public housing residents or NYCHA Section 8 voucher holders with a desire to legitimize their “home-based” childcare business.

Recruitment for the Childcare Business Pathways program is currently Closed.

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NYCHA residents accepted into the program will receive:

• A FREE intensive business course tailored to meet the needs of “NYCHApreneurs” (NYCHA entrepreneurs) with a passion for starting their home-based childcare business
• Assistance to launch your home-based childcare business
• Obtain required childcare trainings and certifications
  • CPR & First Aid Certification
  • Health & Safety Certification
  • Medication Administration Certification
• Assistance to complete the NYS childcare license application
• Free business coaching to move your home-based childcare business forward
• Technical assistance on various types of home-based childcare businesses – click here for more info
  • Family childcare
  • Group childcare
  • Legally exempt

The goals of the program are three-fold:

1. To assist NYCHA residents in becoming licensed “home-based” childcare business owners.
2. To strengthen the connection between NYCHApreneurs and New York City’s economy through streamlined links to industry-specific resources and customized curriculum.
3. To systematize assistance to NYCHApreneurs.

Application and Selection Process

Childcare Business Pathways (CBP) has a competitive, multi-step application process. Applicants are evaluated on their qualifications and demonstrated interest.

Participants are selected through a competitive application and interview process that involves all program partners. Selections are based on childcare industry work/volunteer experience, business history, preliminary business outline or plan, references, and applicants who demonstrate an “entrepreneurial spirit” during interviews.

Minimum Basic Requirements

• Be a NYCHA public housing resident or NYCHA Section 8 voucher holder 18 years of age or older.
• Be able to attend all evening program and class sessions.*
• Have a passion for children and starting or growing a “home-based” childcare business.**
• Technology – This is a virtual training program that requires participants to have either a computer or tablet with reliable internet access.

* Childcare and other logistical issues must be resolved prior to enrollment into the CBP.

** Passion can be showcased through experience taking care of children, training, and work history.

Note: The Childcare Business Pathways program does not provide stipends or other financial supports.

If you have already completed your childcare certifications and would like guidance on next steps, including home inspections and egress/safety questions, please contact Sia Pickett at spickett@bocnet.org.