Below are real examples of what happens when a childcare owner gets clean books, clear cash flow, a dedicated CFO, and support from The Childcare CFO community.
Case Study #1
From Payroll Panic To Predictable Cash
Client: Bright Beginnings Academy, Atlanta, GA
Before
Constantly stressed about making payroll.
No idea which rooms were profitable.
Behind on bookkeeping by 5 months.
After 9 Months Working With Us
Owner pay increased from $4,500/month to $11,000/month.
Cash buffer grew from $8,000 to $74,000.
Closed 1 unprofitable program and expanded 2 high-margin rooms.
Used scripts shared inside The Childcare CFO community to roll out tuition increases with minimal pushback.
“I went from dreading payroll week to actually understanding my business. The stress is gone because the numbers finally make sense.”
Tasha Williams, Owner, Bright Beginnings Academy
Case Study #2
Funding-Ready Financials For Expansion
Client: Little Explorers Learning Center, Dallas, TX
Before
Wanted to open a new location, but the bank said financials were “not lender-ready.”
No budget or forecast.
After 12 Months Working With Us
Built a 3-year financial model and budget.
Secured a loan of $350,000 on favorable terms.
Opened 2 new locations with a clear cash plan.
Stayed accountable in The Childcare CFO community by sharing monthly targets and progress.
“The bank approved us in weeks. For the first time I walked in with financials I was proud of and felt completely confident expanding.”
Marcus Bennett, Owner, Little Explorers Learning Center
Case Study #3
Turning Revenue Into Real Owner Wealth
Client: Sunshine Kids Childcare, Charlotte, NC
Before
Revenue of ~$1,200,000/year but owner barely paying themselves.
No retirement or exit plan.
After 14 Months Working With Us
Set target owner pay at $13,000/month and hit it consistently.
Implemented profit distributions of $20,000/quarter.
Defined a 5-year exit plan and target valuation of $2,500,000.
Learned how other members inside The Childcare CFO community pay themselves and adopted a plan that fit their family.
“I finally pay myself like the owner of a real business and I sleep better knowing there’s a plan for my family’s future.”
Denise Carter, Owner, Sunshine Kids Childcare
If you want numbers like these for your center, the next step is simple.