Having eyes in the back of your head isn’t in the job description, but it sure helps. One twin is grumpily sitting out yoga because it’s the other’s turn to be the “teacher.” A one-year-old toddles at the margins of the room, swinging a toy keyboard over his head, while the expression on a two-year-old’s face suddenly, subtly indicates that it’s time for a potty break.
Welcome Andrea Maldonado, Director of Quality Assessment & Recognition We are excited to announce another addition to the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) team, Andrea Maldonado, as our Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation. Andrea brings 13 years of valuable experience in family child care and early childhood education to our organization. Throughout…
We are excited to share that NAFCC is one of just eight organizations named to EdLoC’s Boulder Fund this year! Organized and funded by Education Leaders of Color (EdLoC), the Boulder Fund provides recipients with a catalytic community and funding to create a world where young people of color have opportunities to build generational wealth…
NAFCC is looking for individuals to volunteer who are highly committed to its mission of strengthening the family child care profession and who are dedicated to the organization’s goals: To strengthen state and local associations as the primary support systems for family child care educators To promote NAFCC’s Accreditation, a program that recognizes and encourages…
Specifically designed for leaders of Early Childhood Education businesses just like you who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children. A CRAFT By Better Futures membership offers a variety of resources to help you tackle the most pressing challenges facing Family Childcare today. Attend interactive, hands-on live webinars and bootcamps…
We are excited to announce that the application process for our Leaders Shaping Leaders Fellowship is now open! Submission Deadline: March 29, 2024. The Leaders Shaping Leaders fellowship is a dynamic virtual learning series that includes interactive education, networking, and leadership building. The fellowship will consist of seasoned FCC leaders paired with emerging leaders from…
As we reflect on the past year, NAFCC is proud to present the Impact Report for 2023. The NAFCC community has worked tirelessly to advance the mission of promoting high quality child care by strengthening this profession. This impact report is a testament to the collective efforts of our team, partners, educators, and supporters. While…
Join a network of professional leaders who are committed to moving the Power of Family Child Care forward! You will have the opportunity to participate in a full 2-day NAFCC Accreditation Quality Ambassador Training and become a Certified NAFCC Accreditation Trainer.
This Veteran’s Day, we look at how we honor our Active Duty members by providing comprehensive and affordable child care for their families and what lessons we can learn from this. Our Executive Director, Erica Phillips, writes more on this here. She also recorded a video for FCC Veteran’s here. Beth Hart Tessie Ragan Callie…
Check out the latest updates from the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). This month, our staff members have been on the move, working diligently to further our mission and strengthen our connections with child care educators and advocates across the country. Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow Congratulations, Erica Phillips, Executive Director of NAFCC, for…