The Business of Child Care Start-Up The Business of Child Care is a free application-based entrepreneurial training program for start-up child care providers located within the Greater Pittsburgh region, facilitated by the Center for Women's Entrepreneurship at Chatham University (CWE) in partnership with the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) and Invest PGH.
Financial support provided by the Hillman Foundation.
Additional funding provided through the SBA Congressional Community Project.

Through an application process, up to 20 start-up child care providers will receive admission to The Business of Child Care, an intensive eight-week training program designed to prepare entrepreneurs to launch child care businesses.

The Business of Child Care Program Timeline:
- January 6 , 2025: Application Open
- January 13 , 2025: Information Session.Click Here
- February 3, 2025: Application Close
- February 10, 2025: The Business of Child Care Start-Up Cohort Finalized & Notified
- February 20, 2025: First Session for The Business of Child Care Start-up Fall Program.

The Business of Child Care Start-Up Spring Program will run on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM from February 20 to April 10, 2025. The program will consist of three in-person sessions and five online sessions via Zoom. In-person sessions will be on February 20, March 20 and April 10 will be held at Chatham University Eastside Building. Applicants are expected to attend all the sessions. Required: Zoom capable device and internet access to participate.

To view the syllabus for the Business of Child Care Start-up Program: CLICK HERE!

More Information and Application will be available on January 6, 2025.