Your Future in Childcare Starts Here
Make a Difference – Build a Career
Shape the Next Generation.
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Whether you’re ready to start an in-home childcare program or step into a local center, now is the perfect moment to begin. The Copper Country is calling for dedicated caregivers like you – and we’re here with the tools and support to help you thrive from day one.
Ready to explore your path?
Inquire Today – Connect with local experts, funding opportunities, and free support to get you started. Get started today by completing this interest form. https://forms.gle/G32gBRb9KhG3AMfk8
Two Ways to Get Started
1. Start Your Own In-Home Childcare Business
With the Start Small program, you can launch your own licensed childcare business – at no cost to you. This free program includes:
• One-on-one mentoring from an experienced childcare coach.
• Step-by-step licensing guidance to make the process easy.
• Help creating a sustainable business plan tailored to your situation.
• Access to funding opportunities including grants and small business loans. A supportive network of local childcare entrepreneurs
2. Join a Local Childcare Center
If you’re ready to jump into the field but don’t want to start your own business, local centers are looking for energetic, caring team members right now. Positions offer hands-on experience, community impact, and a chance to grow a lasting career in early childhood education.
Why Childcare Matters – And Why You’re Needed
In Houghton County, 700 – 1,000 childcare slots are needed to meet demand, yet there are only about 500 available. That gap means working parents have to turn down jobs, leave the workforce, or move away. You have the power to change that.
When you work in childcare, you:
• Help families thrive by making employment possible.
• Prepare children for a lifetime of learning – 90% of brain development happens before age 5.
• Strengthen the local economy – every $1 invested in early childhood yields a $16 return.
You’re Not Alone – We Guide You Every Step
From your first question to your first day, you’ll have a team behind you. Local coaches, funding partners, and experienced providers are here to help you navigate licensing, operations, and sustainable growth.
Take the First Step Today
The Copper Country is ready for you. Whether you want to be your own boss or join a team, the opportunity is here – and the need has never been greater.