Business Resources for Providers

At the Department of Early Learning (DEL), we understand that as a licensed child care provider you not only care for children, but for your business too! There are many resources to help you plan, market and run your business. Here are just a few:

Childcare.gov: Your official source for all U.S. government child care information
www.childcare.gov
Information on small business development, education loan forgiveness programs, funding opportunities for child care programs and more.
The Internal Revenue Service Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html
Information on business expenses, recordkeeping and more.
Doing Business in Washington
access.wa.gov/business
Information on starting a business in Washington, hiring and managing employees, and more. Links to other resources, including the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Small Business Center and the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Washington Small Business Guide
www.ora.wa.gov/business.asp
Outlines the steps for starting and operating a small business in Washington.
The U.S. Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov
Information on writing a business plan, marketing your business and more.
Washington Small Business Development Center
www.wsbdc.org
Information on writing a business plan, conducting market research, a start-up guide and more.