For five unforgettable days in Chicago, Family Child Care educators, advocates, partners, and leaders from across the country came together to connect, learn, celebrate, and advocate for the future of the profession at the 2026 National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Annual Conference. More than a gathering, the conference served as a reminder of…
Written by Eboni Delaney, Director of Policy and Movement Building For nearly four decades, Benu Chhabra has dedicated her life to children, families, and the family child care profession. As the owner of Benu’s Preschool, founder of Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network (BAPFCCN), and a leader at the local, state, and national levels,…
Each year, the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) recognizes outstanding family child care educators whose dedication, leadership, and commitment to quality make a lasting impact on children, families, and communities. The Accredited Educator of the Year Award celebrates educators who exemplify excellence in family child care and inspire others across the field. We…
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 March and April. These highlights reflect NAFCC’s continued dedication to elevating family child care educators, fostering meaningful connections, and driving quality care nationwide. Driving Impact Through the NAFCC…
Written by Eboni Delaney, Director of Policy and Movement Building For Kathryn Baker, family child care began with family. After graduating from Marshall University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Kathryn began managing a retail store. Meanwhile, her husband had started caring for friends’ children while their parents worked. What began as helping a few…
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…
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…
By Erica Phillips and Eboni Delaney, National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Recent comments from the President have suggested that child care is simply too large and too complex for the United States to take on, but the reality tells a different story. When the 2027 federal budget was released earlier this month, one…
Written by Eboni Delaney, Director of Policy and Movement Building When asked why she chose family child care, Lenise Parker answers without hesitation: “Family child care chose me.” It is a response that defines her entire approach to the field, blending her deep-seated commitment, community support, and an intuitive understanding of what families need. Long…
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…
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