CAC Financial Academy

Financial literacy for the childcare community

Short, practical lessons on saving, debt, childcare businesses, and creditworthiness — the difference between a generic SACCO and one built for this sector.

Start here25 min

Saving with intention

How to set a contribution you can keep, even when income is irregular.

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Start here30 min

Budgeting for care work

A simple household and centre cash plan that respects term-time peaks.

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Core35 min

Understanding SACCO loans

Interest, guarantors, eligibility, and how to borrow without strain.

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Core30 min

Managing debt well

How to sequence repayments and protect your savings when cash is tight.

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Grow45 min

Starting a childcare business

Costing, quality, registration, and the money side of opening a centre.

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Grow40 min

Business accounting basics

Records, pricing, and separating personal cash from the centre’s books.

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Grow20 min

Building creditworthiness

What loan officers look for — savings history, shares, and repayment.

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Next25 min

Planning for retirement

Long-term savings, shares, and how cooperatives can support later life.

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Ready when you are

Ready to build your financial future with the childcare community?

Save. Grow. Thrive. Together. Join Collaborative SACCO as a member, centre, or sector partner.