Unlock Stability, Growth and Leadership
June 19-21, 2025
Reno, Nevada | Peppermill Resort & Casino
Price $597
Get the Strategies That Will Take Your Childcare Center to the Next Level And Make You Ready for Long-Term Success
We’re heading to the PEPPERMILL RESORT & CASINO in Reno, NV for the 5th Annual Child Care Business & Leadership Summit — and we want YOU there with us!
June 19–21, 2025 | Reno, Nevada | Peppermill Resort & Casino
Early Bird Registration ends May 9
As a childcare center owner or director, you’ve dedicated your life to caring for children and supporting their growth.
But when it comes to running the business side of things, you might be feeling overwhelmed, under-resourced, or uncertain about where to start.
Are you struggling to optimize your operations while maintaining quality care?
Do you find it challenging to keep your staff engaged and ensure retention?
Are you ready to create a more stable financial foundation without relying on unpredictable funding?
You're not alone—and that's why we're here to help.
In just 3 transformative days, you’ll experience actionable strategies, leadership insights, and growth tactics designed to make your childcare business stronger, more efficient, and financially secure.
Peppermill Resort Reno, Nevada
2 time TedX Speaker and Childcare Leadership Coach!
Evelyn Knight is on a mission to touch the lives of 1 million children through early child education. She is a 2 time TEDx speaker who is educating the world about the importance of the first 5 years of a child's life. Evelyn h specializes in empowering professionals in the child care setting. She is a child care center owner who understands that you can have a successful business without giving up your life and your income.
Evelyn is the
CEO and founder of Child Care Business Professionals which has helped hundreds of ECE leaders find success and relief internationally. As an engaging speaker and leading expert in Early Childhood Education, she is also the host of The Child Care Business Coach podcast and has been a successful child care center owner for over a decade.
Evelyn specializes in helping leaders navigate the business and psychological overwhelm of managing child care programs while making sure the children always come first.
Evelyn is passionate about elevating the ECE field and is leading the charge in the ECE Revolution! She has already helped over 1000 child care center's improve their business operations, helping owners to workless and become financially stable.
Childcare Leader, Play-Based Advocate, and Transformational Coach for Early Educators
Angie Leslie is the owner of Totally Awesome Childcare and Preschool, a play-based, Reggio-inspired program in Michigan that’s redefining what quality early childhood education looks like. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Angie now leads remotely while empowering her team to create magical, meaningful environments for children. She is a bold advocate for emotional intelligence in the workplace and believes that when educators are supported, children thrive. Angie speaks from the heart—with vulnerability, wisdom, and real-life lessons—to help fellow leaders and teachers feel seen, supported, and inspired to lead with both structure and soul.
Tony Wilson is a finance leader, real estate expert, and operational strategist with over 15 years of experience driving performance across a range of industries including real estate, retail, financial services, manufacturing, and energy. As a Partner at HelpMeCFO, Tony leads the firm’s tax strategy and fractional CFO services, where he works closely with founders and executive teams to solve complex financial problems and unlock growth through clarity, structure, and foresight.Tony began his career in public accounting at KPMG, where he led audits for both private and public companies, including IPOs, M&A transactions, and complex consolidations. At Protiviti, a global business consulting firm, he specialized in internal audit, forensic accounting, SOX compliance, and process optimization. His corporate leadership roles include serving as VP of Finance and ultimately President of Fanzz Gear, Inc., where he managed finance, operations, and strategic transformation for a 150-location retail chain.He later held executive positions at 101 Financial and Harward Media, where he led reporting, working capital management, and enterprise-wide initiatives that drove sustained growth and profitability.Tony holds both an M.A.C.C. and an MBA from Southern Utah University, and brings a disciplined yet entrepreneurial mindset to every engagement. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker, General Contractor, Project Management Professional (PMP), and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. His areas of expertise include GAAP accounting, FP&A, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal audit, and financial process reengineering.
Ryan Hurst is an AI-focused product leader who blends deep technical expertise with a passion for accessible, engaging learning. He co-founded a 450-student primary school in Nkawkaw, Ghana, built game-based STEM curricula at Arizona State University’s Center for Games & Impact, and engineered an LMS that fuses parent communication and gamification to lift student engagement for StrongMind.
Today, Ryan is founder of Cloud Elephants, where he guides small and midsize businesses through AI-driven digital transformations—deploying knowledge graphs, LLM workflows, and secure APIs that turn raw data into actionable insight. Ryan delivers practical strategies that bring cutting-edge technology—and a sense of curiosity and joy—to learners and organizations worldwide.
"I brought 2 of my leaders to the Child Care Business Summit. I have so much more to do in my business owning & life journey and not only was I inspired but so were the perspectives of my 2 co-workers. Since then, we have all imagined more, desired more & made connections that we wouldn't have made without the experience."
-Julie Amy,
Child Care Center Owner
Pinckney, MI
"Be prepared to have your life changed! Before attending this Summit, I was lacking the confidence in myself and the child care industry to expand as a home provider to a center-based provider. I went home from this conference with the confidence to move forward with my dream. On June 12, I opened my center! Evelyn, her team and the speaker this conference chooses made me feel empowered and gave me the guidance to make my dreams come true! I am now looking for my 2nd location."
-Synthia Kenision
Winnemucca, NV
"Watch out! The Child Care Business Summit with Evelyn Knight is a power house! I am inspired to be better, keep growing and never give up no matter what things look like. This summit is the real deal. Thank you Evelyn Knight for showing up, inspiring me and my team to never stop growing.
The ladies I spent time with have become my friends and sisters. Evelyn Knight is someone to respect and admire."
-Tara Kochanskyj
Long Island, NY
This is your moment to step away from the daily grind and pour into yourself and your business. Join hundreds of child care owners and directors from across the country for 3 incredible days of:
Game-changing strategies for enrollment, staffing, and systems
Finance & AI experts to help you free up 10+ hours a week
Live coaching and workshops with top child care leaders
Networking with owners who truly “get it”
Inspiration, breakthroughs, and a whole new level of confidence
June 19–21, 2025 | Reno, Nevada | Peppermill Resort & Casino
What You’ll Learn at the Childcare Business & Leadership Summit
This summit isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about transformation.
We’ll introduce you to the key elements of what you need to grow your business into a thriving, resilient childcare center.
Learn how to future-proof your childcare business
by establishing operational excellence.
Discover strategies to streamline your operations,
optimize staffing, and enhance profitability.
Get the first steps toward introducing multiple streams of income and enhancing program quality—setting you up for success long after the summit ends.
Owners who want to improve the quality of their center as a business or expand their center opportunities.
Aspiring Owners wanting to move from in-home to a Center.
Directors of Church-based childcare and preschool programs.
Leaders who need guidance in managing the business of childcare.
Special Offer:
For a limited time,
take advantage of our special pricing:
Early Bird Rate : $597
(Regularly $795)
Don't miss out on this opportunity to save and secure your spot at the summit!
Clarity on your business vision: Understand how to align your daily operations with your long-term goals and ensure your business serves your vision.
Practical tools: Access to real-life templates, systems, and strategies you can apply immediately to start optimizing your childcare center.
Leadership growth: Learn how to step into your role as a confident leader who can manage operations, inspire your team, and create a high-impact environment for families.
Financial Stability: Discover how to build financial systems that free you from relying on unpredictable funding, and implement profitable strategies that drive revenue.
Special Offer:
For a limited time,
take advantage of our special pricing:
$597 (Regularly $795)
Don't miss out on this opportunity to save
and secure your spot at the summit!
Your Registration Includes:
• Access to All Summit Sessions & Workshops
• Continental Breakfast & Lunch Each Day
• Opportunity for Lighting Coaching Sessions with our Subject Matter Experts
You’ll leave with the tools, systems,
and leadership strategies that will take your business to the next level.
CEO and Founder
Child Care Business Professionals & Zoo'n Around Preschool
Evelyn Knight, a dynamic two-time TEDx speaker, internationally acclaimed child care business mentor and coach, stands at the forefront of empowering the child care business arena. As the CEO and founder of Child Care Business Professionals, she has redefined success in early childhood education.
Her magnetic presence and expertise shine through in her roles as a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and host of The Child Care Business Coach podcast.
Evelyn's journey to success has been marked by resilience and determination.
From humble beginnings working in ECE over 25 years ago to owning and transforming over 100 child care centers.
she has experienced firsthand the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Through perseverance and a commitment to continuous learning, Evelyn has overcome obstacles and emerged as a beacon of inspiration for others in the industry.