Advance TRF Childcare

02/05/2026

Join us! See you at the Line on 59!

01/13/2026

Hello Child Care Business Owners

With the start of the new year, you may have begun thinking about what you need to do to file your 2026 taxes. Join the January webinar and forum to learn more and gain confidence,

January 2026 Webinars and Forums Sponsored by SBA and Northwest Minnesota Foundation

Join Constance Alberts Guest Tax Expert | Owner of Quest For Success AT Financial Corp to learn more about taxes for your child care business.

Tax time can be stressful! As a business owner there is so much to consider, where do you start? Come with your questions. We will be discussing questions such as, “What can I, or should I deduct? What documentation do I need? Who owes the taxes, my business or me? Should I file an extension? This session will help you get prepared to file your taxes with confidence so you can continue to build a strong business.

Webinars (Registration for the webinar will automatically register you for the corresponding forum)

Links provided in the comments to this post.

01/05/2026

Come join us for an evening of networking - we'll meet at Moe's Burgers in TRF. You are responsible for your own meals / drinks. We'll be discussing what the group will look like for 2026.

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

12/02/2025

Calling all Pennington county early educators, our December Chaos Coordinators meeting is taking on a new vibe - we're going to build Porch Pots on December 18 at 6 pm.

We are working on finding donors to bring down the cost, but right now it will be $38 per person to attend. Light appetizers will be provided. You MUST register to attend. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pennington-county-early-educators-porch-pot-building-tickets-1976624256360?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/02/2025

Inviting Family Child Care Entrepreneurs to our free, Develop-approved virtual training next week:
Planning for the Future: Accounting and Financial Statements for your Family Child Care Business.
Tuesday, December 9th
6:30pm
Develop Event ID: 447162
Registration: https://firstchildrensfinancesandbox.tfaforms.net/wfYBmxp?uid=0053t00000BJrQUAA1
We will continue to offer free business training for both family providers and Center staff in 2026, so stay tuned for more opportunities!

11/18/2025

For Center Directors and staff, we are hosting a virtual training: Policies and Practices: Management for your Child Care Center. Tuesday, November 25th from 10:00am - noon.

Register here: https://firstchildrensfinancesandbox.tfaforms.net/wfpbPZ5?uid=0053t00000BJrQUAA1
Or with your Develop account using Event ID: 447154

11/18/2025

Now accepting Facility Revitalization Grant applications! Click here to apply: https://www.firstchildrensfinance.org/for-businesses/minnesota-grants/

11/18/2025

Next week, we will be hosting Family Child Care business tax expert Kelly Nokleby to discuss Financial Basics and Taxes. The presentation will include updated information with changes in the federal tax bill enacted earlier this year.

This should give business owners time to prepare for tax season. Bring your questions! We're offering two identical sessions:

Thursday, November 20th at 6:30pm
Registration: https://firstchildrensfinancesandbox.tfaforms.net/wfYlWRp?uid=0053t00000BJrQUAA1
Develop ID: 447153

Tuesday, December 2nd 6:30pm
Registration: https://firstchildrensfinancesandbox.tfaforms.net/wfYomdK?uid=0053t00000BJrQUAA1
Develop ID: 447155

11/10/2025

Attention Child Care Center Directors and leadership staff! Next week we are hosting a training about Quality Staffing for your center.

Wednesday, November 19th at 9:30am

Registration is open:
https://firstchildrensfinancesandbox.tfaforms.net/wfKk7QK?uid=0053t00000BJrQUAA1
Develop Event ID: 144152