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Merchant Cash Advance for Daycare Centers

A lump sum for your center, repaid from the tuition revenue you already collect. 5-minute application, about three months of statements, no tax returns.

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Daycare Merchant Cash Advance

Keep classrooms staffed and doors open

Payroll, ratios and repairs do not pause for a slow enrollment month. A merchant cash advance gives you room to handle them now.

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.

Why child care owners choose us

Fast decision, light paperwork

A 5-minute application and roughly three months of bank statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified centers.

Credit is not the only factor

FICO 500+ considered. We start with a soft pull and give real weight to your tuition deposits.

See the total before you accept

Your offer shows the full repayment amount up front, and there are no surprise costs after you sign.

Repayment laid out clearly

The schedule is spelled out in your offer, so you can plan around tuition cycles and summer breaks.

Ready to see your numbers?

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.

How a merchant cash advance works for a child care center

A merchant cash advance gives your center a lump sum now in exchange for a share of future sales. Repayment comes from the revenue your daycare collects, so it moves with your business rather than sitting on a fixed bank calendar.

For centers that collect weekly or monthly tuition by card or ACH, that structure can feel natural. Parents pay, deposits land, and the advance is repaid from that flow. Because it is not a traditional bank loan, the review centers on your recent deposits rather than years of financial statements.

Where daycare owners use the money

Child care has costs that do not wait for the next tuition cycle. Owners tell us they use an advance for:

What we need from you

The application takes about 5 minutes. After that, we review about three months of business bank statements. We start with a soft credit pull, FICO 500+ is considered, and no tax returns are required. Sole proprietors, including home-based providers with a business bank account, can apply.

We are looking for an established center with steady deposits. Summer swings and holiday breaks are normal in child care, and we read your statements with that in mind.

Is an advance the right tool?

A merchant cash advance is fast and flexible, but it is not the only choice. If you need recurring access for payroll timing, a business line of credit for daycare may fit better. Our side-by-side page on line of credit vs. merchant cash advance for daycare walks through the tradeoffs. Whatever you choose, your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. Ready to look? Apply here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a daycare get a merchant cash advance if tuition is paid by ACH?

We look at your business bank deposits overall, so centers that collect tuition by ACH, card or a mix can apply.

How quickly does the money arrive?

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses after we review your statements.

Will a summer enrollment drop hurt my chances?

Funders look at the pattern across your statements. A predictable seasonal dip reads differently from a steady decline, and we review the full picture.

Do you need my tax returns or licensing paperwork?

No tax returns are required. We start with the 5-minute application and about three months of business bank statements.

How much can I request?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. What your center qualifies for depends mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

What should I check in the offer?

Look at the full repayment amount and the payment schedule, then compare them with your slowest tuition month. If the payment would make payroll tight, ask about a smaller amount before you accept.

Teacher payroll $42,000.00
New classroom $85,000.00
HVAC repair $16,500.00
Playground surface $27,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few practical steps can make your daycare's application easier to review.

  • Deposit all tuition into one business bank account
  • Keep a cushion to avoid overdrafts in slow months
  • Have three months of statements saved as PDFs
  • Decide on a specific use and amount before applying

How we compare with a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Time to funding
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often several weeks
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, financials, plans
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull is common
Repayment source
Tied to your revenue
Fixed monthly installment

Give your center some breathing room

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

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