September 9, 2025
Ideas for Supplementing Revenue in Early Care and Education
Money is like water. It can be a conduit for commitment and a vehicle for the love and creativity that wants to manifest in the world.
– Lynne Twist, The Soul of Money
“In early education, financial stability hinges on healthy tuition rates, full occupancy, and manageable discounts. Beyond these primary sources, there are additional revenue streams that can supplement income and significantly strengthen your financial health.”
So begins an online article, “Owner’s Circle: Additional Revenue Sources Every Early Education Owner Should Consider.”This article is part of an ongoing series, Exchange’s Owner’s Circle by Kathy Ligon, Founder & CEO of HINGE Early Education Advisors.
Here’s a sampling of some of the additional revenue she suggests and explains in-depth in the article:
- Registration fees, separate from regular tuition, can help cover administrative costs, supplies
- USDA Food Program
- Grants
- Fundraisers
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