Bright Futures AZ
Business Support for Southern Arizona Childcare Providers
We provide childcare entrepreneurs with business education and small business loans in collaboration with YWCA of Southern Arizona and United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Community Investment Corporation (CIC) is honored to collaborate with the State of Arizona through Bright Futures AZ, an initiative designed to strengthen Arizona’s child care ecosystem by increasing the availability of affordable, quality care and supporting the success of child care business owners.
As part of this effort, CIC is helping current and future child care providers develop the tools needed to build thriving businesses. Participants have access to business education, individualized coaching, technical support, and other resources that can help them navigate growth, sustainability, and long-term success.
Strong child care and day care businesses create benefits that extend far beyond the classroom. When providers have the support they need to succeed, families gain access to reliable care, communities become more resilient, and local economies grow stronger. Working throughout Southern Arizona, including Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma Counties, CIC is proud to invest in the entrepreneurs who make this possible and to support their efforts to create opportunities for Arizona’s children and working families.
Are you a child care provider in Southern Arizona?
We’d love to connect with you to share resources to support your business growth.
Personalized Support for your Childcare Business
Have questions about Bight Futures AZ, curious what resources and funding options are available, or just need a little extra support? Email our team directly or call (520) 529-1766 for bilingual support in English or Spanish. CIC’s office is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm MST.
Our team offers one-on-one guidance and relationship-centered assistance to help you understand your business finances, strengthen your loan readiness, and navigate capital options with confidence. We regularly visit our clients throughout Southern Arizona, provide free classes and technical assistance, and can connect you with a wide network of community partners and resource referrals. No one should have to build their business alone.
Committed to providing free business education
CIC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding economic opportunity in Southern Arizona.
Join us for an upcoming event or free workshop to help strengthen your business finances and discover what innovative funding options are available for your home-based child care business or day care center.
Upcoming Events
As many as 25% of Arizona children need child care, but do not have access.
Over the next 10 years, the need for child care is expected to grow by 20%.
Child Care Provider Inquiry Form
CIC is proud to support Arizona childcare businesses through the Bright Futures AZ initiative. If you operate a childcare business and would like to learn more about the initiative or could use business support or financing, please complete this form and someone from our team will reach out to you.
At CIC, We Know Your Worth
Small Loans for
Small Businesses
We offer different types of financing for different needs, with loans ranging from $500 to $100,000.
People
Over Profit
We’re a nonprofit lender, not a bank. Our focus is supporting your success, not commissions or quotas.
Personalized
Support
We offer mentorship and guidance to our clients with resources, education, and referrals every step of the way.
Accessible and
Transparent
Our team is flexible, clear, and bilingual. We care about your character, not just your credit score.
This project is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through the Office of Economic Opportunity Bright Futures AZ Child Care Microbusiness Investment Grant.
