Celebrating Tiny Cactus Daycare: National Small Business Week

_{Honoring Arizona’s Newest Child Care Program}

From May 4th to May 10th, 2025, National Small Business Week will be celebrated by the Small Business Administration (SBA), highlighting the achievements of entrepreneurs and small business owners. The Early Childhood Business Solutions (ECBS) program joins the SBA in recognizing Arizona’s child care small business owners, who are essential to our workforce and communities. ECBS proudly provides statewide business support, helping child care entrepreneurs and established programs achieve financial stability and offer quality care to families. On Saturday, May 3, 2025, ECBS team members attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Tiny Cactus Daycare in Parker, Arizona. Sponsored by The Parker Regional Chamber of Commerce, the event celebrated this vital new child care program that will serve local families.

Tiny Cactus Daycare’s owner, Priscilla Perez, received comprehensive support from ECBS in starting her business. This included planning and implementation, technology training, and regulatory compliance. Priscilla worked closely with Evie Thompson, ECBS HUB Business Coordinator who provided her with the necessary training and knowledge to meet her business goals and open her child care on schedule.

Securing funding is a common challenge for new child care entrepreneurs looking to open or expand their programs. Priscilla was able to overcome this obstacle with grant funding from First Things First. This funding allowed Priscilla and Evie to focus on business planning, budgeting, technical training, and other processes required to successfully launch Tiny Cactus Daycare.

The ECBS team was deeply moved on Saturday, not only by the successful opening of a new child care program but also by the palpable sense of pride and community in Parker celebrating Tiny Cactus Daycare. Priscilla was surrounded by family, friends, and community members, making it clear that this venture was a labor of love and a joyous occasion for everyone present.

Join ECBS in congratulating Priscilla on the opening of Tiny Cactus Daycare. If you are a child care provider in Arizona or an aspiring entrepreneur, contact the Early Childhood Business Solutions at (602) 265-4768, [email protected], or visit our website at https://earlychildhoodbusinesssolutions.com/ to learn how we can help you achieve your business goals. For more information on National Small Business Week, visit the SBA at https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week. Special acknowledgement and thanks to First Things First Colorado River Indian Tribes Region and Colorado River Indian Tribes. Photos by Official Foto