• Eligibility Questions

  • Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?*
  • Are you planning/operate your childcare business in your home?*
  • State regulations require that everyone 18 years and older in the house be able to pass a background check and be fingerprinted. If you plan to have anyone over 14 years working with the children, they also must meet this requirement. Can your household meet this requirement? *
  • In many cases, homes may need upgrades to meet regulations, are you willing to make required updates to your home as needed? (SPARK can put you in touch with small business loan opportunities to assist with this, so we just need to know if making upgrades is something you’re okay with).*
  • Which county do you reside in?*

  • If Childcare SPARK isn't in your county, we will contact you with resources you are able to use within your county. 

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • We appreciate your interest in the Childcare SPARK program. If you have any questions, please email lysa@marquette.org.

    Thank you!

  • Contact Information:

    This section helps us know how to best contact you.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • What type of phone is this?*
  • Communication Preference:*
  • Do you own your home?*

  • Business Basics:

    This section helps us gain a bit of understanding about why you are interested in owning your own daycare business and what business areas you feel you need the most help with.
  • Which of the following business development areas do you feel you need the most help with? (check up to three)*

  • Childcare Information:

    These questions help provide context for your experience with childcare and helps us understand areas that we can best support you in.
  • Which of the following childcare and development areas do you feel you need the most help with? (choose up to three)*

  • Demographics:

    This information will not be used when reviewing applications but will be beneficial for the program steering committee to know about our selected participants.
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Ethnicity
  • Are you of Hispanic or Latino descent?
  • What is your household income?*
  • In the past three years, have you experienced any of the following hardships:

  • Wrap Up:

    You're almost there! One more question and a few conformations to go!
  • Since the program is hybrid, how are you with computer technology and navigating the internet?*
  • Please select one option below:*

  • Submission Confirmation

    Your application has been submitted. Thank you for your interest in participating in Childcare SPARK. We’re excited to get you started. If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out ChildcareSpark@marquette.org

  • Reminder

    If you currently rent your home, please remember to submit a letter from your landlord confirming they would allow operation of a childcare business on property. You may send that directly to ChildcareSpark@marquette.org.
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