NAFCC Member and family child care educator, Hayley Village, recently penned an OpEd in EdSurge about the need for healthcare and retirement benefits for family child care educators. Click below to read the full article. Hayley is the owner and operator of It Takes a Village Children & Family Services, a child care program in…
At the heart of every child’s growth and development lies a nurturing environment, and the cornerstone of that environment often rests within the caring confines of family child care.
Imagining a day without child care almost seems almost unimaginable. We’d see a butterfly effect of children unable to access their regularly trusted and qualified child care educators causing parents, guardians, families and others to assume yet another role, all while disabling them from continuing their work and maintaining their regularly scheduled lives. At NAFCC…
April was an eventful and empowering month for the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), as team members and NAFCC members embarked on a journey of advocacy, collaboration, and recognition within early childhood education. From prestigious White House gatherings to impactful state-level conferences, each event was crafted to uplift and amplify the voices of…
Honoring child care educators nationwide! On Friday, May 10th, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) will celebrate Provider Appreciation Day – an annual celebration that recognizes the work of child care educators, teachers and caregivers of young children who work tirelessly to create safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments where children can learn and…
The introduction of the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund in 2022 provided a crucial lifeline to the early care & education workforce; however, the recent proposed cuts would harm educators, young children, and families. The ECE Pay Equity Fund was a nationwide exemplary model for investing in the children’s earliest years.
At the heart of quality child care are dedicated family care educators who provide nurturing environments for children to grow and thrive. Recognizing their pivotal role, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) has positioned these educators at the center of the accreditation process, advocating for excellence throughout the industry. Quality is paramount in…
Early Bird Registration deadline extended to April 15 We’re nearing the end of early registration for the highly anticipated 2024 National Association for Family Child Care Conference comes to a close. Join us in St. Louis from July 25th to July 27th, for a dynamic gathering of family child care educators, champions, policymakers, and industry…
Mark your calendars for the upcoming elections for NAFCC board members and state representatives, scheduled to take place on April 8 and will go until April 15th. We encourage all members to participate in this process and help us elect leaders who will drive positive change and progress within our community.
In our journey towards creating more equitable and inclusive early childhood education systems, it is crucial to recognize the various strengths and assets that family child care professionals of color engage in supporting children, families, and communities.