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All Our Kin: Business Series Program (Classes in Chinese)

 

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Congratulations Grads!

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the recent graduates of the Business Series program, hosted by the PUSD Child Development, Resource & Referral Department. This transformative 10-week program, expertly designed and facilitated by All Our Kin, has empowered family child care providers to elevate their businesses and enhance the quality of care they offer to children and families in our community.

 

graduating class

 

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A Commitment to Excellence

All Our Kin is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to training and supporting family child care providers. Their Business Series program equips participants with the tools and knowledge needed to operate successful child care businesses, ensuring that parents have access to stable and high-quality care for their children. This program aligns with All Our Kin's mission to lay a strong educational foundation for children, fostering future achievement.
 
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Tailored Business Training

 

This year’s cohort included a special focus on Chinese-speaking family day care providers. Over 10 engaging classes, participants learned the fundamentals of running a family daycare as a small business. The program was offered in a hybrid format, beginning with an in-person session to familiarize participants with technology, followed by online classes via Zoom, and culminating in an in-person graduation ceremony on September 7, 2024.

 

students

 

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A Comprehensive Learning Experience

 

Throughout the program, participants engaged in a series of interactive classes covering essential topics:

 

  1. Introduction: Setting personal goals and forming supportive learning groups.
  2. Marketing Plan: Crafting unique marketing strategies and sales pitches.
  3. Contracts: Understanding the importance of contract terms and client communication.
  4. Policy Handbook & Partnerships: Developing personalized policy handbooks and family partnerships.
  5. Risk Management: Exploring risk mitigation strategies and business insurance essentials.
  6. Time-Space Percentage: Learning to calculate Time-Space Percentage (T-S%) for expense deductions.
  7. Income and Expenses: Identifying common income and expenses and entering them into accounting systems.
  8. Financial Management: Interpreting cash flow reports and budgeting for future growth.
  9. Recordkeeping: Generating creative ideas for organized recordkeeping.
  10. Graduation: Reflecting on experiences and celebrating achievements with friends and family.
workshop modules

 

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Empowering Providers

 

Aizhu Wang, one of the Resource Teachers and a dedicated coach and consultant, expressed her admiration for the graduates’ commitment and achievements:

 

"I am very impressed that all of our providers finished all assignments excellently, especially their marketing flyers, contracts, and policy handbooks. They learned to promote their family day care professionally, create contracts with parents, and design their unique policy handbooks. The second part of the course focused on finance, budgeting, and taxes, which many found empowering. For instance, understanding Time-Space Percentage for deductions was a significant highlight. Many were unaware of this crucial tool for managing shared expenses."

 

class of students

 

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Looking Ahead

 

The completion of the Business Series program marks a significant milestone for these dedicated providers. Armed with newfound knowledge and confidence, they are better prepared to run their businesses efficiently, ultimately benefiting the families they serve and the children in their care.

 

We applaud the hard work and dedication of all participants and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in our community as they continue their journey as family child care providers. Congratulations to the graduates of the Business Series program—your commitment to excellence is truly inspiring!

 

 

Graduation Album (play)