Early Education Business Consultants, LLC

06/04/2026

EEBC is so excited to join EO Southeast Virginia!

Help us give a warm welcome to our new Accelerator, Lauren Small! 👋

Lauren is the founder of Early Education Business Consultants, a company aimed at improving the business of early childhood education programs across entire communities to create better outcomes for children.

We're so excited to have you in the EO family, Lauren!

05/27/2026

🎥 We’re excited to share our newest promotional video highlighting EEBC’s partnership with Grow NJ Kids and the impactful work happening to support early childhood education professionals across New Jersey!

Through training, technical assistance, and business support, we’re helping child care providers strengthen their programs, build confidence, and create high-quality learning environments for children and families.

We’re proud to collaborate with organizations that are investing in the future of early childhood education and empowering providers every step of the way.

Watch the full video and learn more about this meaningful partnership and the incredible work being done in the field! 💙

https://youtu.be/YkWoIqJ2J98?si=120-a1GMw1YMoL_j

Explore the EEBC Business Program offered through Grow NJ Kids Training Services! In this video, early childhood providers will learn how to find business tr...

05/01/2026

We’re excited to be in person today with Ready Region West: United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge for an engaging Child Care Business Training led by Anna Gonzalez Chevalier.

There’s nothing better than connecting face-to-face with dedicated early childhood leaders who are committed to strengthening their programs and building sustainable, high-quality child care businesses.

Looking forward to a day of learning, collaboration, and impactful conversations that support the success of providers and the families they serve.

04/15/2026

Ready to strengthen your financial leadership skills? 📊✨

Join us for **Administrative Tool #4: Benchmarking** as part of the **2025–2026 Director’s Leadership Academy**!

In this final session, we’ll tie together your financial tools and dive into:
✔️ Key financial statements & performance indicators
✔️ Benchmarking strategies for smarter decision-making
✔️ Financial forecasting & workforce crisis planning
✔️ Pricing strategies, payment policies & wage planning

🗓 **April 16, 2026**

⏰ **12:30–2:00 PM** – Child Care Centers
⏰ **6:00–7:00 PM** – Family Day Homes

This session is perfect for leaders ready to make confident, data-driven financial decisions for their programs.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Have questions?
📞 (757) 399-1337
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

03/17/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful after presenting at the VAAEYC Conference this past week! 💛

There’s something special about being in a room with passionate early childhood professionals who are all working toward the same goal—supporting children, families, and the educators who make it all happen every day.

It was wonderful to connect in person with teammates, colleagues, and so many dedicated providers from across Virginia. The conversations, shared ideas, and energy in the sessions were truly inspiring.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and shared your experiences. I always leave these moments feeling recharged and reminded why this work matters so much.

Already looking forward to the next time we can learn and grow together! 🌱

03/05/2026

📣 In the News: Elevating the Child Care Conversation in Virginia

We’re proud to see Lauren Small, Owner & CEO of Early Education Business Consultants, quoted in recent coverage about legislation aimed at expanding child care support for working families in Virginia.

In the article, Lauren shares insights on the importance of sustainable child care solutions and the role businesses can play in supporting working parents through innovative programs like employer-supported child care. These efforts could help address workforce challenges while making high-quality care more accessible to families across the Commonwealth.

📰 Read the full article here:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/virginia-lawmakers-advance-creation-child-211200425.html

03/04/2026

Exciting news for Virginia’s early childhood community! 🎉

Staffing challenges are one of the biggest barriers child care programs face, often leading to classroom closures and added stress for educators. Initiatives like the Virginia Child Care Substitute Hub (VASubHub) are an important step toward strengthening the workforce and supporting programs so they can continue serving children and families.

We’re excited to see innovative, community-driven solutions like this pilot program and look forward to the impact it will have across the Commonwealth. 👏

🚀 BIG NEWS for Virginia’s Child Care Community!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Virginia Child Care Substitute Hub, or VASubHub- Virginia’s first-ever VDOE-approved Child Care Substitute Pool pilot!

Staffing shortages shouldn't mean closed classrooms or stressed-out educators. We’ve built a community-driven solution to keep our early learning programs running smoothly in the Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, and Petersburg areas.

What is VASubHub?
✅ A pool of vetted, trained substitutes ready to step in.
✅ A lifeline for providers to prevent classroom closures.
✅ A flexible new career path for educators, retirees, and students.

Reliable child care is the backbone of our community. We’re starting here, with the goal of strengthening the workforce across the Commonwealth!

👉 Looking for flexible work? Become a sub! https://bit.ly/4sIHiyx
👉 Licensed Centers: Express interest in joining the pilot! https://bit.ly/4jLBJeG
👉 Community Supporters: Support this initiative by investing financially to help sustain and scale the program. https://vachildcare.com/you-can-help/support-our-work/

The VASubHub pilot is made possible through a collaborative partnership with the Virginia Department of Education - VDOE and a generous grant from the Robins Foundation, whose investment continues its commitment to advancing early childhood care and education for children and families across Virginia.

02/25/2026

At Early Education Business Consultants (EEBC), our logo tells the story of our mission.

The colorful lines before the “E” represent the pages of an open book — a symbol of learning, growth, and possibility. Each page is a different color, reflecting the core business tracks we teach and support: Automation & Technology, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, and Human Resources.

Just like the pages of a book come together to tell a complete story, our approach brings these essential business systems together to help early education leaders build strong, sustainable, and thriving programs.

Because when child care businesses succeed, children, families, and communities succeed too.

02/20/2026

We had such a great time at the Playdate for Providers hosted by Suffolk Economic Development at the amazing Jungle Jamz Play Cafe! 🎉🛝

The space was the perfect setting for Family Day Home providers to connect, share ideas, and enjoy time together while celebrating the important work they do for children and families in our community. 🤝👶

We were so glad Amy Baker Parvez and Anna Gonzalez Chevalier we able to attend, as we continue our commitment to supporting Family Day Home providers through training, technical assistance, and resources that help strengthen their businesses and the quality of care they provide. 📚💼

A big thank you to Erin Dears at Suffolk Economic Development, Suffolk ECDC and Jungle Jamz Play Cafe for creating such a fun and welcoming environment for our early childhood professionals! 💛

12/09/2025

There's still time to register for Leadership Academy this Thursday! Scan the QR codes below to network with other ECE leaders and gain valuable tools and resources for budgeting!