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.
NAFCC Executive Director, Erica Phllips, recently penned an OpEd in the Hechinger Report about the need for better pay, more respect and recognition for Black female family child care educators. Click below to read the full article. READ MORE HERE Better pay, more respect and recognition for all they do is long overdue The impact…
What? The National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance (NCECQA) is pleased to announce the National Family Child Care Network Preconference—a professional development opportunity for family child care network administrators and staff to come together and share information. Join us and hear from guest speakers who are subject matter experts on family child care networks.…
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…