BuildUp Oregon

⭐ Calling all Childcare Providers! ⭐

APANO childcare team will host a free, beginner-friendly series to help market your childcare business! July 2nd and 9th. Scan the QR codes to register and learn more or visit the link through our bio under the 'Upcoming Events/Workshops' tab. 🎨

Children's Institute is hosting an Early Child Care and Learning System Roundtable listening session to hear from families, providers, educators, and community members. The listening session is focused on improving access to affordable, high-quality child care and preschool across Oregon.

If you're unable to attend, you can also complete their survey, available in English and Spanish.

Join listening session: https://bit.ly/4whBhK3

English Survey: https://bit.ly/4aqcF9B
Spanish Survey: https://bit.ly/4wbcCH8

Want to become a Preschool for All Multnomah County provider? Applications are currently closed, but you can sign up to get notified when they open again later this summer!

Being a PFA provider comes with many benefits, such as stable income, professional development opportunities, and access to facilities grant funding through BuildUp Oregon.

Learn more and get notified:

For Providers | Preschool for All Learn about becoming a Preschool for All provider and what partnering looks like

Throughout July, First Children's Finance - Oregon is hosting a three-part series on Writing a Child Care Business Plan. Knowing how to write a strong business plan is an essential skill to have to grow a sustainable business and to secure loan and grant funding, such as with BuildUp Oregon.

During the training, you'll learn how to write a strong mission statement, explore financial management and budgeting strategies, conduct competitor and market analysis, and more.

Register today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06n5ZL0

A great learning opportunity! Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/__ovDv4Jg0qPeZDIj9NjtQ2

⭐ Calling all Childcare Providers! ⭐

APANO childcare team will host a free, beginner-friendly series to help market your childcare business! July 2nd and 9th. Scan the QR codes to register and learn more or visit the link through our bio under the 'Upcoming Events/Workshops' tab. 🎨

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻!

Ready to turn your child care business vision into a roadmap for success?

Join our three-part Writing a Child Care Business Plan Series and learn how to build a comprehensive business plan using the First Children's Finance Business Plan Writing Framework.

⭐ Develop your mission, vision, and marketing message
⭐ Explore financial management and budgeting strategies
⭐ Conduct competitor and market analysis
⭐ Strengthen your operations and business planning skills
⭐ Create a business plan that can support loan and grant applications

A strong business plan is one of the most valuable tools for building and growing a sustainable child care business.

📌 Participants must attend all three sessions to receive ORO credit.

🔗 Register today! https://firstchildrensfinancesandbox.tfaforms.net/wfYlZ9K?uid=0053t00000AbcJjAAJ

✨ MEET OUR TEAM: HOPE FANG ✨

As Facilities Development Director, Hope guides child care providers and the BUO team through every phase of facilities development – from site feasibility and acquisition to facility design and construction. She brings over 20 years of experience in urban planning and managing school facilities planning and development projects to this role.

Hope reflects on the importance of expanding access to child care, “After experiencing the challenges of finding affordable quality care for my own kids, I became interested in use my skills and experience towards improving child care.”

Based in Los Angeles, Hope enjoys travelling, volunteering, and perusing the farmers market.

"It's just been life changing for us to be able to use the property to the fullest."

When Melody's Munchkins Preschool and Child Care received a Preschool for All Multnomah County Facilities Fund Renovation & Repair Grant, they installed a fence around three acres of outdoor space at their Corbett location.

The improvement may seem simple, but it transformed how children and teachers use the space every day. It created more opportunities for outdoor learning, exploration, and play.

Read the full story:

Freedom to Roam at Melody’s Munchkins with BUO Support How BuildUp Oregon support and a Preschool for All Facilities Fund grant helped Melody's Munchkins' outdoor play area become more safe and accessible.

New Free Professional Development Series Supports Early Learning Providers Across Oregon The Oregon DELC is launching free professional development series for child care providers to improve behavior management and relationship-building techniques, available in multiple languages.