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:
- July 14, 2025: Application Open
- July 29 , 2025: Information Session.Click Here
- August 18, 2025: Application Close
- August 20, 2025: The Business of Child Care Start-Up Cohort Finalized & Notified
- September 4, 2025: First Session for The Business of Child Care Start-up Fall Program.

The Business of Child Care Start-Up Fall Program will run on Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM from September 4 to October 23, 2025. The program will consist of three in-person sessions and five online sessions via Zoom. In-person sessions will be on September 4, October 2 and October 23 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!