Childcare Micro-Enterprise Empowerment (CMEE) Program™
Empowering Childcare entrepreneurs and enriching communities
Mission Statement
The Childcare Micro-Enterprise Empowerment (CMEE) Program™ is a groundbreaking initiative designed to transform the childcare landscape. Our mission is to inspire and equip childcare entrepreneurs to establish quality in-home businesses, contributing to an increase in childcare capacity and affordability in the region. By providing the licensing assistance, startup costs, early education training, and a fully automated technology platform, we’re creating sustainable communities that grow and thrive.
Discover How CMEE™ Will Empower Your Region
This Childcare Micro-Enterprise Empowerment (CMEE) Program document serves as an overview guide to understanding the CMEE program, a comprehensive initiative designed to enhance childcare provision & improvement. For more in information, please fill uot the form below and we will reach out soon with more information!
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Objectives for Your Region
Recruit and License New, Minority-Led Family Childcare Businesses
Create New 0-5 Child Care Enrollment Slots in < 24 Months
Increase Child Care Supply in Most Underserved Zip Codes
Build Opportunities for More Employers to Sponsor Child Care Benefits
Outcomes for Your Region
Power Local Economy
Address Childcare Deserts
Sustain Childcare Providers
Incentivize Employer Sponsored Childcare
Enable Female Workforce Participation
Stimulate Community Growth
Promote Family Wellbeing
Mitigate Social Injustice & Inequity
Key Features & Benefits of the CMEE Program
Entrepreneurial development and new care opportunities
The CMEE program offers training, coaching and a digital platform for individuals to establish their own licensed childcare service by actively engaging in the recruitment of new operators. This approach will increase the availability of quality childcare options, serving as a stepping stone for entrepreneurs to establish their own micro businesses.
Professional enhancement, accreditation & QRIS credentials
Through online and in-person training, webinars, and peer-to-peer learning communities, CMEE aids providers in boosting professional skills, cultural competency, and the ability to participate in more subsidy programs. This includes certifications and QRIS participation that further enhance service quality, program revenue, and career advancement.
Optimizing existing childcare services and availability
CMEE enhances existing childcare programs to expand care capacity, offer extended hours of service, and modern equipment to ensure the highest quality of care. About 31% of young moms can’t work due to the lack of open slots, resulting in fewer mothers in the workforce. CMEE will play a key role in meeting diverse family care needs of your region.
Empowering local economy & social systems
The CMEE initiative is instrumental in catalyzing local economic growth, especially considering that about 20% of stay-at-home mothers would join the workforce if they had childcare assistance. Our program not only spawns new jobs but also enables more parents to participate in the workforce, substantially bolstering the local economy.
Supporting employers by supporting employees
By increasing childcare availability, CMEE aids employers in attracting and retaining a diverse workforce as well as encouraging relocations. Businesses lose $23B annually due to childcare challenges. More available childcare slots reduces turnover and absenteeism of working parents, leading to a more productive work environment that better contributes to the success of businesses in your region.
Implementation: A Journey Towards Childcare Excellence
The CMEE program offers a streamlined, year-long path for current and prospective childcare providers, from identification to final accreditation. We guide caregivers through a five-step process that includes licensing, business optimization, training, accreditation, and program modernization. (select the image to enlarge)
The sample timeline above demonstrates how we would provide CMEE to your region and includes regular on-site visits to ensure improvements align with best practices. The potential ROI is impressive: every dollar invested in quality early childhood programs can yield up-to $16 return on investment (ROI).
The Technology behind Childcare Micro-Enterprise Empowerment (CMEE) Program™
TOOTRiS provides CMEE participants the technology they need to achieve success (select the image to enlarge)
Childcare Provider Testimonials: Voices from the Field
This has been one of the most unprecedented times in the history of child care. Our partnership with TOOTRiS will bring much-needed resources and a more unified voice to the industry. TOOTRiS is very innovative and can really help the industry as it goes through a lot of change and transition. TOOTRiS offers a lot of hope and people need hope right now
Cindy Lehnhoff, National Child Care Association
Cindy Lehnhoff, National Child Care Association
Great company with great people. I found TOOTRiS very helpful in expanding my technical knowledge. Their staff was friendly and so many perks. I am very pleased with TOOTRiS!
Mary K, Family Child Care owner
I’m grateful to TOOTRiS for providing the grant funding necessary for more children to attend my program and filling my enrollments with parent referrals.
Margarita Z, Family Child Care owner
Listen to Active TOOTRiS Providers
A Statement from TOOTRiS
Child Care providers play a crucial role in the development and well-being of young children. It is essential for local governments and associations to provide support and resources to these providers. The Childcare Micro-Enterprise Empowerment (CMEE) Program™ allows counties and states to take the initiative in empowering their communities through our most important demographic - our children!
By doing so, they can ensure that children receive high-quality care and education, which is critical for their future success. Let's work together to provide the support and resources necessary for our children & Child Care providers to succeed.
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