A clearer view of your daycare numbers
This calculator is designed for home daycare and small childcare owners who want a fast business snapshot without building a spreadsheet first.
What it shows
- Occupancy rate against the capacity you enter.
- Open places and their estimated annual tuition value.
- Outstanding tuition so unpaid balances stay visible.
- Estimated monthly tuition based on your weeks open.
- Simple monthly difference versus operating expenses.
Core calculation: enrolled children × average weekly tuition × weeks open per year ÷ 12.
Why occupancy matters
Home daycare businesses usually have limited capacity, so one open place can represent a meaningful share of potential tuition. The tool makes that gap visible without assuming every place will be filled.
Use it as a planning snapshot
It does not calculate taxes, payroll, subsidies, food-program reimbursements, owner compensation or jurisdiction-specific requirements. Use it to identify what deserves attention, then track the details in your own records.