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How to Save Money Opening Your Home Daycare

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Amanda Lewe

Amanda Lewe

Senior Associate, Operations
Amanda Lewe

Amanda Lewe

Senior Associate, Operations

At NeighborSchools we believe in empowering providers in our community – caregivers who have always dreamt of being their own boss – with the tools and resources they need to open and run their own home daycare. We also believe when providers have the support they need, child care gets better for everybody. 

We know opening a home daycare is a lot of work. That’s why we’ve partnered with brands like Lakeshore and Wayfair to help providers open and run their home daycares. 

Here’s a list of exclusive discounts NeighborSchools providers can access and save money:

Deals & Discounts Exclusive to NeighborSchools Providers

  • Wayfair: NeighborSchools providers can sign up for a free membership and unlock exclusive discounts on the NeighborSchools app
  • Lakeshore Learning: Lakeshore Learning, a national educator-supply store, has partnered with NeighborSchools to offer an exclusive 5% discount on all orders and free shipping on all orders over $500. NeighborSchools providers can access the discounts on the NeighborSchools app

Technology 

  • Amazon: Amazon offers different teaching perks and deals. Verify your status directly on the Amazon website. 
  • Apple: For educators, Apple offers a range of special savings and pricing on Apple Music, Macs and iPads, accessories, and more. Verify your status directly on the Apple website. 
  • Adobe: Educators save over 60% on Creative Cloud software. Verify your status directly on the Adobe website. 
  • AT&T: Educators save 15% on wireless and other services from AT&T. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • HP: Sign up to receive discounts on quality refurbished computers. Verify your status directly on the HP website. 
  • Lenovo: Educators earn 10-15% off on laptops, tablets and computers. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • Sonos: Save up to 15% on Sonos products and accessories. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • T-Mobile: Access savings and special offers through T-Mobile’s Spring Works Program. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • Verizon: Save up to $30/month on Unlimited wireless plans. Verify your status with ID.Me.

Classroom Supplies 

  • Costco: Receive $20 off Costco Shop Card as a new member. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • Container Store: The Container Store Organized Educator program offers educators special discounts throughout the school year. Verify your status directly on the Container Store website. 
  • Dick Blick Art Supplies: Sign up for the Preferred Customer program to save 10% on full-price art supplies. Verify your status directly on the Blick website. 
  • Jo-Ann Fabric: Join the educator rewards program to save 15% on every purchase. Verify your status directly on the Michaels website. 
  • Michaels: Educators earn 15% off purchases. Verify your status directly on the Michaels website. 
  • Office Depot: The Star Educator program offers 10% back in Rewards on ink, toner and paper, 1% back on other supplies, and 15% instant discount on design, print and ship depot. Verify your status directly on the Office Depot website. 
  • Pencils.com: Educators receive 10% off all orders. Verify your status with ID.Me.

Food, Home and Wellness 

  • Brooklyn Bedding: Educators receive a 25% discount on all purchases. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • Headspace: Educators can access a free Headspace subscription directly on the Headspace website. 

Retail 

  • Ann Taylor LOFT: Enroll to receive 15% off your orders directly on the Ann Taylor LOFT website. 
  • Columbia: Educators receive 10% off your orders. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • Puma: Educators receive 10% off their orders. Verify your status with ID.Me.
  • Vera Bradley: Educators receive 15% off their orders. Verify your status with ID.Me.

About NeighborSchools

At NeighborSchools, we make it easier to launch and run a home daycare, with support every step of the way. 

Because we know that child care matters—for parents, kids, and communities. But all too often, this essential work is underpaid and underappreciated. Caregivers like you deserve better.

Opening a home daycare means being your own boss, earning a good salary, and having the freedom to care for your kids or grandkids, too. Our team is dedicated to your success: We help you get licensed, find families, meet other providers, and connect with curriculum experts. 

Together, we’re leading a movement to make child care work better, for everybody. 

Amanda Lewe

Amanda Lewe

Senior Associate, Operations