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Working Capital for Daycare Centers

Cover payroll, supplies and seasonal gaps without a long bank process. 5-minute application, about three months of statements, no tax returns.

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Daycare Working Capital

Ratios stay fixed even when enrollment moves

You cannot trim staff below required ratios when families leave for summer. Working capital helps bridge the months when tuition and payroll fall out of step.

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.

Made for the way daycares run

Quick and light on paperwork

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+ considered. We begin with a soft pull and focus on your steady tuition deposits.

Total cost shown before you agree

Your offer includes the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs appear after signing.

Payments you can plan for

Your repayment schedule is set out in the offer from day one, so you can line it up with tuition cycles.

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.

The cash flow problem every center knows

Child care is labor heavy. Staff ratios are set by your state, so you cannot simply cut a teacher when three families leave for the summer. Meanwhile, food, cleaning supplies, insurance and rent keep coming. Tuition may arrive monthly while payroll goes out every two weeks. That mismatch is where working capital earns its keep.

What working capital can cover

Working capital is a lump sum for day-to-day operating needs. For daycare owners, that often means:

For deeper planning, our daycare cash flow guide breaks down where the gaps usually show up.

How the review works

We built the process for busy directors. The application takes about 5 minutes. We start with a soft credit pull and then review about three months of business bank statements. FICO 500+ is considered, no tax returns are required, and sole proprietors can apply.

We are looking at whether your center has steady deposits and how much is already committed to other obligations. Those two things drive the size of an offer more than anything else.

Picking the right structure

Working capital is a good fit for a known, one-time gap. If you expect to need money again and again, a line of credit for daycare lets you draw as needed. If the need is a new van or kitchen equipment, equipment financing for daycare ties the funding to the asset. Revenue-tied repayment is covered on our revenue-based financing page.

Know your numbers first

Before you apply, sketch the gap: how much, for how long, and what deposits will repay it. Your offer will show the full repayment amount and the payment schedule up front, so you can test it against that sketch. When it lines up, start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use working capital to cover staff payroll?

Yes. Payroll is one of the most common uses for daycare owners, especially during summer or holiday enrollment dips.

What if my center receives state subsidy payments?

Subsidy payments that land in your business bank account show up as deposits like any other. We review the overall pattern across your statements.

How long does approval take?

Decisions move quickly, and funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Is my credit score the deciding factor?

It is one factor. FICO 500+ is considered, and your deposit history weighs heavily in the review.

How much working capital can a daycare get?

Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000, sized mainly from your deposits and existing obligations.

Can I apply before the fall enrollment rush?

Yes, and many owners do. Applying while deposits are steady, rather than in the middle of a crunch, gives you time to read the offer and plan the payment schedule around the new school year.

Summer payroll $36,000.00
School-year supplies $12,000.00
Insurance renewal $19,500.00
New staff training $24,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps can help your center present a cleaner file.

  • Keep tuition and subsidy deposits in one account
  • Avoid running the account negative near payroll
  • Track enrollment trends to explain any dips
  • Request an amount tied to a real, specific need

Merchant Fund Express vs. a bank loan

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Long forms and meetings
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and projections
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull is common
Timeline
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often several weeks

Bridge the gap and keep your staff paid

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

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