Child Care Business

3 Tips For Starting A Successful Child Care Business (2025)

Updated: April 14th, 2025

Want to start your own child care business? Here are some tips you should know:

We've interviewed thousands of successful founders at Starter Story and asked what advice they would give to entrepreneurs who are just getting started.

Here's the best advice we discovered for starting a child care business:

#1: Becka Klauber Richter, founder of Helpr:

We chatted with with Becka, founder of Helpr ($/month). In our interview, Becka says:

As you journey forward in your own business ventures, remember that your passions are critical for the longevity of your business, but equally as important is your ability to be flexible and move with whatever curve ball life may throw.

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#2: Kristy Bickmeyer, founder of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency:

We chatted with with Kristy, founder of Twinkle Toes Nanny Agency ($/month). In our interview, Kristy says:

What works today may not work tomorrow. And what works in Florida may not work in Idaho. Adaptability is key.

Additionally:

My first clients were recommendations from families for whom I had previously nannied. The word of mouth spread like wildfire and we took off.

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