Are you running a full preschool or daycare center, but still not paying yourself consistently? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode of Profitable Preschool, we tackle one of the biggest questions childcare center owners ask:

“Can I really afford to pay myself?”

Spoiler alert: YES, you can—and you absolutely should.

In this powerful conversation,Alexis Louis, your Childcare CFO and host, breaks down how owner pay really works in a childcare business, why so many early education leaders go without it, and how to flip the script with a strategy that works. Whether you're running a Montessori program, a full-service childcare center, or planning your second location, this episode is packed with financial clarity and confidence-building insights.

You'll learn: ✅ Why most center owners underpay—or completely skip—themselves ✅ How to shift your mindset from teacher or director to confident CEO ✅ What “profit-first” really means for early childhood businesses ✅ How to calculate what you can afford to pay yourself (without guilt!) ✅ Simple strategies to start building consistent owner income—today

If you’re tired of giving everything to your center and getting nothing in return… it’s time to change that.

This episode is especially for:

• Multi-site childcare center owners

• Preschool directors transitioning into ownership

• Affluent center leaders ready to prioritize financial freedom

• Early education entrepreneurs building 6- and 7-figure businesses

Don’t let another month go by without paying yourself what you deserve. Listen now and take your next confident step toward a profitable preschool and a paid owner.

Connect with Alexis!

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexislouiscpa

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Welcome to Profitable Preschool – Your New Favorite Business Podcast for Childcare Center Owners!

You’ve built a beautiful preschool. The classrooms are full, your team is showing up, and families love you—but your bank account doesn’t reflect your hard work. If you’re tired of being busy but still broke, Profitable Preschool is here to help you change the game.

Hosted by Alexis Louis, a Childcare CFO and trusted advisor to high-performing center owners, this podcast is your go-to space for learning how to:

• Understand your numbers without the overwhelm

• Build a center that grows with you, not against you

• Create financial freedom, more time, and lasting legacy

In this quick trailer, you’ll learn what this show is all about, what you can expect in each episode, and why this is the business support you’ve been waiting for.

Hit follow and get ready to turn your passion into profit—because it’s time your preschool paid you like the CEO you are.

Connect with Alexis!

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alexislouiscpa

More about Little Ledgers Accounting

Learn more about Little Ledgers's services at www.littleledgers.com

Follow Little Ledgers Accounting at instagram.com/littleledgersaccounting