08/22/2026
π WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO KEEP OUR LITTLE LAMBS RUNNING? π€
When you think about child care, you probably think about π©βπ« teachers, π« classrooms, π§Έ toys, π learning, and lots of little smiles. ππ
But there is so much more that happens behind the scenes. πβ¨
At Allison Little Lambs, our weekly tuition helps us cover the most important part of our operation β our incredible staff. β€οΈπ©βπ«
But as a nonprofit child care center, we also have the everyday costs of keeping our doors open and our center running. π‘π
π§ Water
π‘οΈ Heat & air conditioning
π Food
π§Ό Cleaning & paper supplies
π Curriculum
π Internet & telephone
βοΈ Teaching supplies
βοΈ Snow removal
π§ Building maintenance
π Vehicle expenses
β¦and so much more! β€οΈ
Our current list of operating expenses adds up to more than $3,500 each month β beyond payroll. π°π
π These are the hidden costs of keeping our Little Lambs safe, cared for, learning, and growing every day. π€βοΈ