B2C2 Expansion Toolkit

Module 6 - Preparing for Opening

This is the final phase of any expansion project and includes procuring equipment and materials, inspections, deliveries onboarding of staff and more.

What you'll do in this module

Learning Objectives

Planning and selecting equipment and materials for your new early learning and care centre.
Creating a document outlining principles to guide your purchases.
General considerations
Services vendors can offer to you
How educators can be engaged in creating their new program rooms

Expansion Plan Objectives

Example of a purchase order form
Example of a list of furniture and materials for program rooms
Activity: Engage Your Staff In Program Setup Design