The National Association for Family Child Care
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Home-based Child Care
The only national professional association dedicated solely to promoting high-quality early care and education in home-based settings
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Amplifying the genuine perspective of FCC across the country to inform federal policy while building the collective power of FCC at state and local levels
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Family child care educators support children through big life transitions—especially military families.
Join our CEU session on Social Emotional Learning of the Military Child.
📅 April 29, 2026
⏰ 8 PM EST
https://learn.nafcc.org/products/social-emotional-learning-of-the-military-child-ceu-approved-accreditation?fbclid=IwdGRjcARCOFhjbGNrBEI4VGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgCASq3OunmUgaCLJZBweQ3E7olIg2OrTEP9SISOnoenvd9TTQVlHlr_dxpC_aem_qsOQyM72pXrlR_2OzzNZ-Q
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Day Without Child Care 2026: A National Call to Recognize What Families and Communities Cannot Function Without
On May 11, educators, families, and communities across the country participated in Day Without Child Care 2026, a growing national movement designed to highlight what happens when child care is unavailable and to elevate the essential role early childhood educators play in the lives of children, families, communities, and the economy. Now in its fifth…
In Their Own Words Parent Voice: Chantal Hinds on Finding Care That Feels Like Family
Written by Eboni Delaney, Director of Policy and Movement Building When Chantal and Harold Hinds first learned they were pregnant, one of the first pieces of advice they received was a recommendation for a family child care program. “After the congratulations, it was, you have to take your baby to our child care provider.” The…
NAFCC “On the Move” (January + February 2026 Highlights)
In this edition of “On the Move,” we’re excited to spotlight the impactful work and milestones achieved by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) in January and February. These highlights reflect NAFCC’s continued dedication to elevating family child care educators, fostering meaningful connections, and driving quality care nationwide. Engaging with IL FCC Educators…