Back to Basics: How to Make More Money and Pay Less Tax

Running a preschool means wearing many hats, and when growth takes center stage it’s easy to lose sight of the financial fundamentals that truly drive success. With the right systems, data, and financial clarity in place, childcare leaders can confidently build centers that are both mission-driven and financially strong.

In the following IKS Academy webinar, Back to Basics: How to Make More Money and Pay Less Tax, we learned from Michael A. Blanco, CPA, preschool owner, and CEO of Radius Childcare Solutions. Drawing on his rare combination of hands-on childcare ownership and deep tax and accounting expertise, Michael shared what it truly takes to run a financially healthy early education business. His insights helped demystify the numbers behind childcare and showed how profitability directly supports better classrooms, stronger teams, and long-term stability.

Throughout the session, Michael reinforced an important message: it’s okay to make a profit. When owners understand their numbers, optimize enrollment systems, and execute consistent billing and operational processes, they create centers where children, families, and staff can all thrive.

Here’s What We Covered:

• Why financial visibility starts with knowing a few key numbers

• How to stabilize enrollment using measurable lead funnels and forecasting

• The importance of consistent billing execution to improve cash flow

• How operational systems and automation reduce waste and labor strain

• Essential tax strategies every childcare owner should understand

Final Thoughts

Profitability in early learning is not about cutting corners, it is about building systems that support sustainability. When owners measure what matters, use data to guide enrollment decisions, and run disciplined billing and financial processes, they gain clarity, confidence, and control.

A financially healthy center is better equipped to pay staff fairly, maintain safe facilities, invest in quality programming, and plan for growth or succession. With the right tools and guidance, childcare leaders can move beyond survival mode and build centers designed to last.

A sincere thank-you to Michael for his insights and to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a meaningful discussion! We’re excited to continue supporting our community with conversations that strengthen the future of childcare.

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Watch the full webinar replay here.

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