🚀 3 Funding Mistakes Daycare Owners Make (and How to Avoid Them)
- Standout Daycare
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Running a daycare isn’t just about nurturing children — it’s also about keeping your business strong. Unfortunately, many childcare providers miss out on thousands of dollars in funding because of a few common mistakes.
Here are the top 3 funding mistakes daycare owners make — and how you can avoid them.
❌ Mistake #1: Waiting Until You “Need” Money to Look for Grants
Many daycare owners only start searching for funding when they’re already struggling. The problem? By then, it’s often too late. Grants take time to apply for and approve.
✅ What to do instead: Be proactive. Stay plugged into the latest opportunities so you can apply before deadlines sneak up on you.
❌ Mistake #2: Thinking “Small Daycares Don’t Qualify”
A lot of providers assume grants are only for large centers or nonprofits. That’s simply not true. Many funding programs are designed specifically for small and home-based daycares.
✅ What to do instead: Apply anyway! If the grant is open to childcare businesses, you stand a chance. We’ve seen home daycare providers win thousands in funding.
❌ Mistake #3: Searching in Too Many Places
From government sites to nonprofit organizations to corporate giving programs, funding opportunities are scattered all over the internet. Most providers waste hours searching, only to end up frustrated.
✅ What to do instead: Use a centralized, updated directory built just for daycare providers — like the Standout Daycare Grant Directory.
Why This Matters
At Standout Daycare, we’ve helped secure real grants — $11,500 from Tyson Foods and $5,000 from Dollar General, and those are just two examples. These funds help cover program costs, supplies, staff training, and more.
👉 Your Next Step
Don’t let these mistakes cost you money. Join the Standout Daycare Grant Directory today and gain:
Weekly updated grant opportunities
Free resources to strengthen your business
Discounts on grant writing, business planning, and curriculum development