Great question. The short answer is: we’re not always earning enough to fully cover the costs, at least not in a traditional, predictable way. But here’s what’s keeping us afloat:

Community support fills a lot of the gaps parents contribute in creative ways: food, time, cleaning, toys, etc.

Some people do donate money, and occasionally it’s enough to cover major expenses.

We keep our costs low by doing much of the work ourselves and keeping things simple.

We’ve built trust, and that trust has turned into surprising and timely help more than once.

It’s not a stable financial model by conventional standards, but the value for value mindset has been powerful. It’s more like a communal effort than a business, and that spirit is what makes it work so far.