For many early childhood educators, “business practices” is not a favorite topic. Most of our focus is on the education and care of the children we serve. But it is important to remember that good business practices lead to higher-quality programs. After all, early childhood education programs are also businesses and if you are a family child care educator or the owner of a center, you are a business owner. If you haven’t spent much time working on business practices, it may feel a bit overwhelming. No worries! DIEEC is here to support you with information, resources, and professional development.