MICRO-CENTERS
What is a Micro-Center?
An innovative approach to increasing child care seats in our county
A recruitment and retention tool for your employees
Single-classroom onsite child care program located in a school, hospital, commercial or municipal building, residence, etc
Enroll up to 12 children in mixed age groups from 6 weeks to 5 years of age
Teaching and business leadership is provided by experienced child care provider
IS YOUR BUSINESS SPACE A MICRO-CENTER CANDIDATE?
(Or could it be?)
Must be on the ground floor or have ramp access to ground floor
Indoor space must feature 30 sq ft of usable space per child (600-750 of walkable sq. ft.)
Outdoor space that could be used for a small play area
Close enough to plumbing for a restroom to be added into the space
Our Role
Consult with host site on an individualized business structure to maximize micro-center success
Employee (teacher) hiring, training, and management
Child enrollment and tuition collection
General administrative operations (accounting, HR, etc)
Licensing compliance and inspections
Carry the classroom’s liability insurance
ROLE OF HOST
$0 space usage agreement
Cover the space utilities and janitorial service costs (overhead)Fund your own costs to renovate and retrofit office space to a child care classroom, per licensing requirements
Assist in publicizing enrollment and child care staff openings to your employees. (Full enrollment revenue is important for your teacher’s salary)
Learn More
Contact us if your business is interested in hosting a new micro-center classroom.
Stephanie Foster
swfoster@chamblisscenter.org
Nikki Miller
nmmiller@chamblisscenter.org