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Funding for a Big Contract for Daycare

Staff up and stock classrooms for a new employer or agency contract before the first payment clears. $25,000 to $5M, soft pull to start.

Fund My Contract

Daycare Contract Funding

Say yes to the contract, then cover the startup costs

New seats mean new teachers, supplies and meals now, with contract payments arriving later. We fund that window based on your current deposits.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Contract-ready funding for child care

Move before the start date

Apply in about 5 minutes with roughly three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Room for imperfect credit

FICO 500+ is considered, and your deposit history counts heavily in the review.

No guesswork on cost

The offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept, and nothing surprise is added after you sign.

Payments you can map

Your repayment schedule is spelled out up front so you can line it up with contract payment timing.

Payroll before sales come in?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

When a big contract arrives before the cash

Sometimes growth shows up as one signature: a hospital wants reserved seats for staff children, a school district contracts for wraparound care, or a local employer sponsors a block of enrollments. It is good news, but it usually means hiring teachers, buying supplies and sometimes adapting space weeks before the first contract payment lands. Funding for a big contract for daycare bridges that stretch.

How contract payments change your cash flow

Private tuition tends to arrive on a weekly or monthly rhythm. Contract and agency payments often arrive on a different schedule, sometimes after an invoicing and approval cycle. That lag is normal, but your staff still need to be paid on time. Our review focuses on the deposits you already have, so the contract itself is a reason for the request, not a requirement to prove.

Costs that typically come first

Picking a structure

If the costs are mostly upfront, working capital for daycare gives you a lump sum to staff up. If contract payments will be uneven, a business line of credit lets you draw only what you need between payments. Revenue-based financing is another option when you want repayment to track deposits. We will walk through which fits the contract you signed.

How to apply

Start with our 5-minute application. We use a soft credit pull to begin and ask for about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns required. FICO 500+ is considered and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours, which matters when a contract start date is already on the calendar.

Sizing it responsibly

Take the contract start date, add a realistic delay for the first payment, and total the costs you carry until then. That is a sensible starting request. Your offer will show the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, so you can check it against both the contract income and your regular tuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to send the contract to apply?

It can help explain the request, but our review centers on your existing bank deposits and obligations. The contract tells us why you need the funds.

What if the agency pays later than expected?

Plan for that. Size the request to cover the realistic gap, and choose a repayment schedule from your offer that your current deposits can carry on their own.

Can I use the money for new staff payroll?

Yes. Staffing up for added enrollment is one of the most common uses for contract funding.

How much can I request?

Offers range from $25,000 to $5,000,000, based mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Will applying hurt my credit?

We start with a soft credit pull, which does not affect your score.

Can I combine contract funding with a line of credit?

Some owners do: a lump sum to staff up before the start date, then a line of credit for the gaps between contract payments. We will show you what fits your deposits and the payment calendar in the contract you signed, so you are not carrying more than the contract and your tuition can support.

Teacher hiring $60,000.00
Cribs and cots $18,000.00
Learning materials $12,500.00
Meal supply $9,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Owners who prepare these items tend to have a smoother review.

  • Map the contract payment calendar against payroll dates
  • Separate contract deposits clearly in your bank account
  • List every startup cost with a vendor quote
  • Keep existing obligations current while you staff up

How we compare to bank contract financing

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financials
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Timeline
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months
Credit scores
FICO 500+ considered
Higher minimums typical
Sole proprietors
Can apply
Often harder to qualify

Get your center ready for the new contract

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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