2026 Conference Registration is Now Closed. Be on the lookout for 2027 Conference Updates, available later this year.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Thank You to Our Sponsors & Exhibitors
To our incredible sponsors and exhibitors, thank you for your partnership, support, and commitment to the NAFCC community. Your presence helped create opportunities to build bridges, raise voices, and shape futures through meaningful connections, shared resources, and conversations that inspire progress.
From connecting with attendees and showcasing valuable products and services to supporting the experiences and moments that bring our community together, you played an important part in making this conference a success. We are grateful for your continued partnership and the many ways you help strengthen and advance family child care.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to building on these connections, continuing the conversation, and seeing you again in Jacksonville, Florida for the 2027 NAFCC National Conference! Stay tuned for more information!
Sponsorship Levels
Diamond
(1 Available)
$50,000
Brand and Visibility Recognition
- Comprehensive Branding: Your company logo and name featured prominently across all promotional channels, including:
- Event signage: Including main stage visibility and rotating displays.
- Digital marketing: Three (3) social media posts and NAFCC e-newsletter feature.
- Conference website: Logo, company URL, and max 200-word description.
- Conference swag and printed materials for extended brand reach.
- WHOVA Conference App Visibility (Logo):
- Four (4) placements: Homepage, Banner, Agenda, Sponsored Session
- Premium virtual profile
- Two (2) NAFCC announcement blasts.
- Attendee surveys & desktop view
- Premium advertisement placement: a full-page, four-color ad featured on the front inside cover of the conference program
Audience Engagement & Lead Generation
- Two (2) dedicated e-blasts to attendees.
- Premium exhibit placement: Two (2) high-traffic 8×10 booths designated as required passport stops, driving maximum foot traffic and interaction. Includes four (4) exhibitor passes.
- WHOVA Exhibitor Benefits:
- Directory listing with lead capture tools.
- Two (2) attendee messages through the Whova app.
- Inclusion in attendee conference bags with company-branded materials.
- Access to post-event attendee list for continued engagement and ROI tracking.
Thought Leadership & Brand Storytelling
- Exclusive opportunity to deliver remarks during the conference during a high-visibility session, positioning your organization as a leading advocate for early educators.
- Feature your brand story: One (1) five-minute promotional video highlighting your mission, impact, and services.
- Verbal acknowledgment from the podium as the Presenting Sponsor.
Premium Experience & Hospitality
- Four (4) complimentary full-conference registrations, including access to the Toast to Quality Reception and Conference Awards Luncheon.
- One (1) reserved VIP table at all plenary sessions, the Toast to Quality Reception, and the awards luncheon.
- Curated VIP gift basket delivered to your hotel room.
Platinum
(2 Available)
$25,000
Brand and Visibility Recognition
- Comprehensive Branding: Your company logo and name featured prominently across all promotional channels, including:
- Session signage
- Digital marketing: Two (2) social media post and NAFCC e-newsletter feature.
- Conference website: includes company URL link
- Conference swag and printed materials for extended brand reach.
- WHOVA Conference App Visibility (Logo):
- Three (3) placement: Homepage, Rotating Banner, Agenda
- Virtual profile
- One (1) NAFCC announcement blast.
- Attendee surveys
- Premium advertisement placement: a full-page, four-color ad featured on the back/back inside cover of the conference program
Audience Engagement & Lead Generation
- One (1) dedicated e-blasts to attendees.
- Premium exhibit placement: Two (2) high-traffic 8×10 booths designated as required passport stops, driving maximum foot traffic and interaction. Includes four (4) exhibitor passes.
- WHOVA Exhibitor Benefits:
- Directory listing with lead capture tools.
- Two (2) attendee messages through the Whova app.
- Inclusion in attendee conference bags with company-branded materials.
- Access to post-event attendee list for continued engagement and ROI tracking.
Thought Leadership & Brand Storytelling
- Verbal acknowledgment from the podium as a Featured Session Sponsor (Plenary/High-Profile)
Premium Experience & Hospitality
- Three (3) complimentary full-conference registrations, including access to the Toast to Quality Reception and Conference Awards Luncheon.
- One (1) reserved VIP table at all plenary sessions, the Toast to Quality Reception, and the awards luncheon.
Gold
(3 Available)
$15,000
Brand and Visibility Recognition
- Comprehensive Branding: Your company logo and name featured prominently across all promotional channels, including:
- Session signage
- Digital marketing: One (1) social media post and NAFCC e-newsletter feature.
- Conference website
- Conference swag and printed materials for extended brand reach.
- WHOVA Conference App Visibility (Logo):
- One (1) placement: Rotating on the Homepage
- Virtual profile
- Two (2) NAFCC announcement blasts.
- Attendee surveys
- Advertisement Placement: a half-page, four-color ad featured inside of the conference program
Audience Engagement & Lead Generation
- Exhibit placement: One (1) high-traffic 8×10 booth designated as preferred passport stops, driving maximum foot traffic and interaction. Includes three (3) exhibitor passes.
- WHOVA Exhibitor Benefits:
- Directory listing with lead capture tools.
- Two (2) attendee messages through the Whova app.
- Access to post-event attendee list for continued engagement and ROI tracking.
Thought Leadership & Brand Storytelling
- Verbal acknowledgment from the podium as a Featured Session Sponsor (Workshop Track).
Premium Experience & Hospitality
- Two (2) complimentary full-conference registrations, including access to the Toast to Quality Reception and Conference Awards Luncheon.
- Two (2) reserved VIP seats at all plenary sessions, the Toast to Quality Reception, and the awards luncheon.
Silver
$10,000
Brand Visibility & Recognition
- Comprehensive Branding: Your company logo and name featured prominently across all promotional channels, including:
- Workshop room signage
- Conference website
- WHOVA Conference App Visibility (Logo):
- Virtual profile
- One (1) NAFCC announcement blast.
- Attendee surveys
- Advertisement Placement: a quarter-page, four-color ad featured inside of the conference program
Audience Engagement & Lead Generation
- Exhibit placement: One (1) high-traffic 8×10 booth. Includes two (2) exhibitor passes.
- WHOVA Exhibitor Benefits:
- Directory listing with lead capture tools.
- Two (2) attendee messages through the Whova app.
- Access to post-event attendee list for continued engagement and ROI tracking.
Thought Leadership & Brand Storytelling
- Verbal acknowledgment from the podium as a Workshop Track Sponsor.
Premium Experience & Hospitality
- One (1) complimentary full-conference registration, including access to the Toast to Quality Reception and Conference Awards Luncheon.
- One (1) reserved VIP seat at all plenary sessions, the Toast to Quality Reception, and the awards luncheon.
Bronze
$5,000
Brand Visibility & Recognition
- Comprehensive Branding: Your company logo and name featured prominently across all promotional channels, including:
- Break signage
- Conference website
- WHOVA Conference App Visibility (Logo):
- Virtual profile
- Inclusion in one (1) NAFCC announcement blast.
- Attendee surveys
- Advertisement placement: a business card-sized, four-color ad featured inside of the conference program
Audience Engagement & Lead Generation
- Exhibit placement: One (1) standard 8×10 booth. Includes two (2) exhibitor passes.
- WHOVA Exhibitor Benefits:
- Directory listing with lead capture tools.
- Two (2) attendee messages through the Whova app.
Thought Leadership & Brand Storytelling
- Verbal acknowledgment from the podium as a Valued Sponsor.
Premium Experience & Hospitality
- One (1) 50% discount off the full-conference registration.
Special Events Sponsorships
- Sponsor a Coffee Break Morning
- Sponsor a Snack Break Afternoon
- Sponsor Mobile Charging Station
*Contact Dezireé Mattocks for more information at dmattocks@nafcc.org.
Friends at NAFCC
- Organization listed in conference program and event website. $1,000
Program Advertising
The conference program is distributed to all participants. Attendees reference this publication as a resource during and after the conference, making it an excellent, cost-effective way to get your message to attendees.
Advertising in the program is charged according to the size of the advertisement. Print ready ads should be submitted to the national office no later than May 16, 2025. Later entries may or may not be included in the printed materials.
| Ad size | Dimensions | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter Page | 3 ¾” x 5” | $700 |
| Half Page | 7 ½” x 5” | $1,150 |
| Full Page | 7 ½” x 10” | $2,000 |
| Business Card | $500 | |
| Inside Front Cover | Reserved for Diamond Sponsor | |
| Inside Back Cover | Reserved for Platinum Sponsor | |
| Back Outside Cover | Reserved for Gold Sponsor | |
Bag Inserts
Cost: $1,200
All registered attendees will receive a bag when they pick up their registration materials. Bag inserts are a key opportunity for attendees to be exposed to your organization at the outset of the conference. You can send your brochure, pamphlet, pens, notepads, or any other item, and it will be included in the official conference tote bag. Bag inserts must meet size requirements. Liquid samples must be sealed to prevent leaking, or they cannot be included in the bags.
Bag inserts should be sent by June 30, 2025. NAFCC may not be able to include submissions later.
2025 Exhibitors
Exhibitor Options
- One 8′ x 10′ exhibit booth with 6′ skirted and draped table and standard pipe and drape in the exhibit hall
- Organization listed in the conference program and event website
Exhibitor Tentative Hours
- Wednesday, July 30: 3:00pm-7:00pm – Exhibitor set up
- Thursday, July 31: 7:00am – 5:30pm – Exhibit Hall hours
- Thursday, July 31: 7:30pm – 8:30pm – Exhibit Hall celebration with cookies & music
- Friday, August 1: 7:00am – 5:30pm – Exhibit Hall hours
- Saturday, August 2: 7:00am – 2:00pm – Exhibit Hall hours
- Saturday, August 2: 2:00pm – 5:00pm – Exhibitor breakdown
Exhibitor Fees
Corporate
- Before April 1, 2025: $1,700 per booth
- After April 1, 2025: $2,200 per booth
Non-profit(501c3)/Government:
- Before April 1, 2025: $950 per booth
- After April 1, 2025: $1,250 per booth
*a copy of your 501c3 will be required for registration
FCC Educator
- Before April 1, 2025: $500 per booth
- After April 1, 2025: $600 per booth
*Contact Dezire’e Mattocks, dmattocks@nafcc.org with any questions about having an exhibit booth.
Exhibiting Terms and Conditions
ALL EXHIBIT SPACE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Each exhibitor receives:
- 2 exhibitor passes
- Exhibitor registrations provide access to the exhibit hall only. If exhibitors wish to attend the conference, the purchase of a full conference registration is required. Note: Full conference registration is required for any additional exhibit booth passes.
- To guarantee exhibitor information in our program, exhibit space must be purchased by June 13, 2025. Note, there is limited exhibition space and we do expect all booths to sellout.
- Electricity, AV equipment, and the internet are the financial responsibility of the exhibitor.
- NAFCC does not guarantee any exhibitors non-compete rights.
- All exhibitors are required to set up Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 3-7pm.
- As a courtesy to conference attendees, exhibitors should not dismantle, pack, or remove items before 2:00pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Any exhibitor dismantling their booth prior to this time may be charged an early departure fee.
- Each exhibitor is required to donate a door prize to NAFCC’s exhibit hall raffle. This will
be collected upon arrival on Wednesday July 30th.
For More Information
Additional sponsorship and special branding opportunities are avaiable.
For more information please contact Dezire’e Mattocks at dmattocks@nafcc.org.
