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Revenue-Based Financing for Daycare Centers

Funding sized from your tuition deposits and repaid from revenue. 5-minute application, about three months of statements, no tax returns.

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Daycare Revenue-Based Financing

Predictable tuition makes a strong case

Families pay on a schedule, and that steady income is what revenue-based financing is built on. We read your deposits, not a stack of tax forms.

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.

Financing that follows your tuition

Fast and paperwork-light

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

Deposits carry real weight

FICO 500+ considered. We start with a soft pull and focus on the consistency of your tuition deposits.

Repayment total shown first

Your offer lists the full repayment amount before you accept, with no surprise costs after you sign.

Schedule you see up front

The repayment schedule is in your offer from the start, so you can check it against summer enrollment.

Cash flow tight this month?

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.

Tuition is recurring revenue. Use it.

A well-run daycare has something many small businesses do not: families who pay on a predictable schedule, week after week. Revenue-based financing is designed around that kind of steady income. Funding is sized from your deposit history, and repayment is tied to the revenue your center brings in.

That makes it a practical fit for owners whose centers are established and full, but who do not want to spend weeks assembling a bank loan package.

Where it fits in a daycare's year

Child care has a rhythm. Fall enrollment is strong, winter is steady, and summer often thins out as school-age kids leave. Owners use revenue-based financing to:

  1. Fund a new infant or toddler room ahead of a waitlist.
  2. Cover the costs of hiring before new families start paying.
  3. Handle the slower summer months without cutting below ratios. Our daycare slow season funding page goes further.
  4. Upgrade check-in software or security for parent peace of mind.

The review, step by step

Fill out the 5-minute application. We start with a soft credit pull, consider FICO 500+, and review about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required, and sole proprietors can apply.

The amount you are offered depends mainly on two things: how much consistently flows into your account, and how much is already committed to other obligations. A center with steady tuition and few existing payments is usually in the strongest position.

Compare before you choose

Revenue-based financing sits alongside our other options. A merchant cash advance for daycare is also repaid from sales. A line of credit suits recurring short gaps. Equipment financing works for vans, play structures and kitchen gear. If you are expanding, see daycare expansion funding.

Check the fit against your enrollment

Your offer shows the full repayment amount and the schedule before you accept. Lay it next to your enrollment calendar, especially June through August. If the payment fits your quietest stretch, it will fit the rest of the year. Then apply online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is revenue-based financing different from a bank loan for a daycare?

It is sized from your deposit history and repaid from revenue, rather than relying mainly on collateral, tax returns and years of financial statements.

Do subsidy and voucher payments count as revenue?

Payments deposited into your business bank account are part of the deposit history we review.

How much can my daycare receive?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, based mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

How quickly is it funded?

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

What if enrollment drops after I am funded?

Plan for it before you accept. Look at the repayment schedule in your offer and run it against your lowest enrollment month from the past year. If that month would feel tight, a smaller amount is usually the safer choice.

Can a home-based family child care provider apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply, provided the business runs through its own bank account with steady deposits.

Infant room buildout $95,000.00
Hiring ahead $32,000.00
Check-in software $6,500.00
Summer coverage $26,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few habits help your tuition deposits tell a clear story.

  • Route all tuition and subsidies into one account
  • Bill families on a consistent schedule
  • Keep a reserve to avoid low balance days
  • Know which project the funding is for

Revenue-based financing vs. a bank loan

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Sizing
Based on your deposits
Based on collateral and credit
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull is common
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often several weeks

Turn steady tuition into room to grow

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

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