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…