A Note Before You Begin

Most childcare owners don't struggle with taking time away.

They struggle with what happens while they're gone.

The Step Away Standard™ was designed to help childcare owners prepare their center before stepping away — without guilt, operational chaos, leadership confusion, or constant stress.

This assessment will identify whether your center is truly prepared for your absence — across five operational categories.

  1. 01Leadership Stability
  2. 02Communication Readiness
  3. 03Staffing & Coverage
  4. 04Systems & Operations
  5. 05Emotional Readiness