CAI Programs

What makes the Child Care Accelerator Institute (CAI) exceptional for new owners:

  • Michigan-specific

  • Operator-led (not theoretical)

  • Revenue-focused

  • Documentation discipline

  • Real building math

  • Real payroll modeling

  • Real fire system insight

Three Program Options:

How to Open a Profitable Licensed Child Care Center in Michigan (without Losing 2 Years to Delays)

FOUNDATION TIER

For operators who want the full system and structure.

Includes:

  • Full step-by-step curriculum (Building → Licensing → Operations → Expansion)

  • Revenue projection calculator

  • Capacity & square footage breakdown

  • Templates & checklists

  • 2 live Q&A calls per month

  • Community access

Best for: People learning the system and building independently.

Execute with oversight

$297/month

OPERATOR TIER

For operators actively opening or scaling who want direct oversight.

Includes Everything in Foundation plus:

• Weekly live strategy calls

• Monthly document review

• Priority Q&A

• Smaller breakout sessions

Best for: People submitting applications, reviewing floor plans, or preparing to open soon.

Launch with intensity

$597/month

ACCELERATOR COHORT

6–8 week live intensive. Limited seats.

Includes:

• Weekly live structured sessions

• Direct document critique

• Personalized revenue modeling

• Accountability deadlines

• Step-by-step launch guidance

Best for: Operators committed to launching within 6–12 months.

Learn the system

$4,500–$6,000

Launching
Spring 2026

Next Steps! Sign-up for more information and to get notified on the launch.