The Power of Purpose: Angelita’s Little Angels Group Home
How a Child Care Program Doubled Its Impact and Found Joy in Business
Every so often, you encounter a story that perfectly captures the spirit of transformation, resilience, and the joy that comes from believing in what’s possible. Today, Early Childhood Business Solutions wants to share such a story, one that’s a testament to the power of partnership, perseverance, and purposeful growth.
When Tiffany, a Lead ECBS Business Management Specialist first connected with Angelita, they prioritized building a relationship by listening to her story and understanding her dreams, both personal and professional, in addition to the pain points in her business. It quickly became clear that she wasn’t simply caring for four children; she had a vision for more.
Through her dedication and willingness to grow, that vision has powerfully come to life. Today, Angelita’s Little Angels Group Home is serving ten children, which is more than double the number she started with. She is also offering 24-hour child care for her community workforce. This growth represents much more than just numbers; it signifies a massive increase in her impact on her community, securing her future and purpose.
Strategy and Intentional Growth
To support this transformation, we implemented a few key strategies along the way. We focused on using the Iron Triangle business formula to ensure her program was not only full but also financially strong and sustainable. We also implemented a Child Care Management Software to streamline her daily operations.
A pivotal moment occurred when she asked, “Can I really afford to expand?”. By sitting down together and creating a projection budget, we gave her the clarity, confidence, and plan she needed to move forward based on strategy and intention, rather than fear. The transformation led to tangible results that define joy in business:
Growth in Impact: She started out certified to care for just four children, and today, she is running a fully licensed group home serving ten.
Systemization: She moved away from managing everything with paper and sticky notes, adopting automated systems that reduced stress, saved time, and allowed her to focus on what truly matters.
Financial Confidence: She shifted from operating without a clear budget to having real data at her fingertips. Tools like the Iron Triangle and SMART goals stopped being abstract concepts and became her personalized roadmap for confident, informed decision-making
Overcoming Initial Hurdles
During our work, several challenges common to early childhood providers were addressed, showcasing the provider’s strong commitment.
One primary challenge involved financial literacy, specifically understanding concepts like Profit & Loss statements, budgeting, and the necessity of documenting income and expenses. Initially, these processes felt overwhelming, but through step-by-step explanations, template use, and reviewing real examples, she gained clarity and began consistently tracking her financial information, leading to a stronger sense of financial awareness and accountability.
Technology presented another area of challenge, as the provider had limited experience with digital tools. She gradually became more open to using technology through gradual introduction and hands-on demonstrations. Learning Child Care Management Software was a new experience, particularly features such as digital attendance, billing, and recordkeeping. However, with guided practice and reassurance that learning takes time, she committed to using these systems consistently, including for electronic signatures.
We also established simple routines, checklists, and time blocking strategies to address challenges like time management and the overwhelming balance between caregiving and administrative paperwork. Furthermore, documentation and communication with families improved significantly, through the use of organized templates and the incorporation of digital tools for reminders and updates.
Key Take Away!! Don’t Go It Alone Here is the most important reminder for all business owners: she didn’t do it all alone.
Joy in business doesn’t require carrying everything on your shoulders. It means building systems that support you, establishing a network of trusted mentors and tools to lean on, and remembering that your goals, your why, are absolutely worth fighting for. With ongoing support from Early Childhood Business Solutions and her own strong effort, she has strengthened her business operations and continues to grow in confidence as both an educator and a business owner.
Early Childhood Business Solutions is proud to report that Angelita’s Little Angel’s Childcare Group Home also had zero deficiencies found at the time of the Mid-year Inspection conducted on 7/18/25.
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