Product and Service Providers |
Corporate Champions
CintasHygiene, Mats, & Uniform Supplies You’re busy focusing on your business. So the last thing you need to worry about is your lobby being clean, your restrooms being disinfected and your floor mats being replaced. With scheduled service visits, Cintas will help you keep every corner of your facility readyTM — by restocking your restroom supplies and cleaning chemicals, and delivering fresh mats, mops and towels. We even keep you at your professional best with deep-cleaned tile, carpets and restrooms. It all adds up to streamlining your day, saving time and money and impressing your customers. Click HERE to see more about how Cintas can save you time AND money! Contact Information: Breann Day @ DayB3@cintas.com | (513) 972-4317 |
Keystone Insurance and Risk Management ServicesInsurance and Risk Management Services Keystone’s insurance and risk management services provide childcare owners and operators with the tools and coverages to protect children, teachers, and your business. We protect commercial and nonprofit child care operations, pre-schools, before and after school programs, Head Start programs, in-home providers, and more. All childcare operations must be licensed, certified, or registered with the state authorities You get great coverage and service. Our Childcare Program and important enhancement coverages, designed and specialized for this industry, are available through Keystone’s local independent insurance advisors. Our experienced agency partners and carrier service team have long-term commitment to childcare. Contact information: Kyle Patterson (InSouth Insurance Services) @ kyle@insouthins.com | 704.654.5997 Or Lori Simpson @ lsimpson@keystoneinsgrp.com | (570) 473-2146 |
The Buying Networks
Group Purchasing
Experience the power of group purchasing, savings of 10-25% and reduced time and management of purchasing for your business. The Buying Networks Premier early childhood education portfolio includes products and services for foodservice, housekeeping, office supplies and business equipment, facilities and more.
Contact information: Sam Underwood @ sam@thebuyingnetworks.net | (843) 240-3562
Carolina ThomasBus Sales | Service | Parts | Body Shop Transporting little passengers is a BIG job! We're here to make your job a lot easier - and safer. That's why we offer the safest name in child care transportation: Thomas Built Buses. As North Carolina's child care bus leader, we have 14-passenger non-CDL buses ready for delivery. Every one of our buses is backed by full-support, expert service, parts and body shop work. We even offer flexible, affordable financing and lease programs to help you maximize your budget. Carolina Thomas is here to be your trusted partner in child care transportation. Contact Information: Phil Loflin @ sales@carolinathomas.com | (880) 440-3492 |
Shumaker
Attorneys
A proven ally to childcare providers, Shumaker attorney Steve Meckler has over 20 years of experience with licensing disputes in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina. Steve’s business-minded approach to his commercial and personal litigation practice ensures that his clients achieve their goals effectively and efficiently.
Shumaker is a premier provider of legal and legislative services with a team of more than 300 lawyers and advisors, 55 paralegals, and 550 employees.
Contact Information: Steven A. Meckler @ smeckler@shumaker.com | 704-945-2187
Furnishings: Sheets, Mats, Mattresses and More Tree Enterprises offers a large variety of high-quality daycare, preschool, and child care furnishings, such as sheets for cots, rest mats and cribs, and flame-resistant curtains and valances. Our high-quality vinyl furnishings, curtains, valances and bibs are made in the USA, and all products meet industry compliance standards. Products include: Bibs, Blankets, Cot Sheets, Custom Changing Table Pads, Nap Dividers, Flame Resistant Curtains, Crib Mattresses & Sheets, Rest Mats & Sheets and much more. Contact information: Tish Terry @ sheets@treeenterprises.com | (336) 623-4821 Directors Leadership Solutions Keynotes, Workshops, and Inspiration for Child Care Owners and Directors Delivered with a Touch of Humor by Vernon H. Mason, Jr. M.Ed. Topics Include
Contact Information: Vernon Mason @ vernondirectorsleadership@gmail.com |
Corporate PartnersEarly Education Acquisition Specialists Right Market - Right School - Right Real Estate EEAS is uniquely qualified to assist Childcare Owners expand through acquisition, or exit through selling. With 50+ years experience in childcare and commercial real estate, the EEAS Team provides the expertise to successfully expand your footprint or exit the business. Utilizing a Target Market Acquisition Process, EEAS focuses on matching-up sellers with serious, committed Buyers with strong financial backing, and matching-up Buyers with committed Sellers whose location is the right market, the right school and the right real estate. Contact EEAS to schedule a no-charge, confidential phone call to discuss your expansion or exit strategy. Contact Information: Bob Kirschner @ bob.kirschner@eeaspecialists.com | (678) 294-9336
Insurance and Risk Management Services We are your local insurance EXPERTS for Child Care and Private Schools in North Carolina. A division of Van Popering Insurance, School Insurance Advisors is an independent agency providing Business Insurance, Employee Benefits and Personal Insurance all under one roof. Education is our passion! Our involvement with Child Care facilities and Schools has given us a deep understanding of the unique risks they face and the coverages they need. We make insurance simple by providing insurance packages tailored specifically to your program in addition to our hands-on support and expertise. Contact: Joe Giocondi @ joe@vpinsure.com | (704) 543-1544 ext. 417 Jackrabbit Care Childcare Management Software Jackrabbit Care is an easy-to-use, fully featured, innovative software solution for managing business operations and streamlining processes. Since 2004, the Jackrabbit suite of business management products have provided thousands of children’s development programs a software solution that is reliable, fast and secure – earning it recognition as the ultimate solution for child care center management. To learn more, visit www.jackrabbitcare.com. Contact: Cathy Heinrich @ careinfo@jackrabbittech.com | 704-895-4034 ext. 1083
Classroom Learning Products & Solutions For more than 50 years, Kaplan Early Learning Company has been a champion for play. From our research-based curricula to enriching classroom environments and innovative technology solutions, Kaplan's products and services inspire a lifelong love of learning in children and educators. We are architects of learning environments and defenders of the imagination. We live for inseparable bonds and open minds. We encourage the eager and inspire the inspirers. We transform lives through play. Contact: Art Guye, Regional Sales Manager @ aguye@kaplanco.com | 336-926-0272
Employee Retention Tax Credits Jorns & Associates is a specialty tax firm focused on helping both for-profit and non-profit Child Care Center Owners, and other types of businesses, qualify and file for the Employee Retention Tax Credit. Jorns has worked with numerous schools, and over 5,000 companies, to guide them through the ERTC program. With their in-depth knowledge of the CARES act and the IRS Guidance for ERTC Jorns is uniquely positioned to assist schools in maximizing their Employee Retention Credit. The Jorns team of seasoned experts will assist you with the documents necessary to qualify and file for the money that is owed to you. Don't delay as the clock is ticking to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. Please contact Jeremy Hass with Jorns & Associates CPA to schedule an introductory appointment to learn about the ERTC Program and how your school can qualify for the ERTC payment. Click HERE to schedule your call. Contact Information: Jeremy Hass @ jeremy@jornscpa.com | 520-249-4604 |
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