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Protecting Children’s Health In A Changing Climate: Session 1
This presentation explores the impacts of changing weather patterns, extreme heat, and wildfires, with a focus on health and safety considerations for children in family child care settings (CEU accreditation approved).
Protecting Children’s Health In A Changing Climate: Session 2
This presentation explores the impacts of changing weather patterns, extreme heat, and wildfires, with a focus on health and safety considerations for children in family child care settings (CEU accreditation approved).
Protecting Children’s Health In A Changing Climate : Session 3
It highlights strategies for mitigating risks, including shade structures, cooling stations, and soft outdoor play surfacing, while also addressing the sources and effects of outdoor air pollution (CEU accreditation approved).
Building Bridges: Successfully Running a Bilingual Family Child Care Program On-Demand
This session (CEU Accreditation Approved) is designed for Family Child Care Educators (FCCE) interested in creating or enhancing a bilingual program that supports young children’s language development in a home-based setting.
Desarrollo Cerebral a Través del Poder de los Libros Ilustrados – Español Acreditación CEU Aprobada (A demanda con certificado)
Aquellas que otorgan CEUs estarán claramente identificadas en el título de la capacitación. Los educadores de cuidado infantil familiar conocen la magia de los libros ilustrados—¡ahora vamos a llevarla al siguiente nivel!
Brain building through the Power of Picture Books (English CEU Accreditation Approved with Certificate)
This hands-on workshop is designed for family child care educators and early childhood educators, interested in fostering early literacy development in young children.
Caring Through Crisis: SEL Strategies for Family Child Care Educators (For All) Accreditation CEU Approved (On- Demand with Certificate)
The NAFCC’s Professional Development (PD)Department will host a Social Emotional Learning training entitled, “Caring Through Crisis”. This training supports family childcare educators with actionable social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies using our “Caring Through Crisis SEL Toolkit”.
Tax Preparation Clinic | Module 1 of 5 (On-Demand with Certificate)
Students will learn and examine what is the tax responsibility of a family childcare provider when they own a business, the responsibility of the provider when reporting income and what type of income should be reported.
Tax Preparation Clinic 2 | Understanding Schedule C : Module 2 of 5 (On Demand with Certificate)
Learn about what is Schedule C, Part I of Schedule C, where to report income on Schedule C, and what expenses can be written on Part II of Schedule C.
Tax Preparation Clinic 3: Interpretation of Automobile and Meal Expenses 3: Module 3 of 5 (On-Demand with Certificate)
Students with learn and examine what are allowable expenses in Form 8829, what are direct and indirect expenses and what other expenses can be deducted in Form 8829.
Tax Preparation Clinic 4: Comprehending the Form 8829: Module 4 of 5 (On-Demand with Certificate)
Students with learn about Form 8829, how to calculate the total home area used for business, the difference between the exclusive and regular use, definition of time and space % for a provider.
Tax Preparation Clinic 5: The value of understanding how to reduce your taxable income with form 8829: Module 5 (ON-DEMAND With Certificate)
Students will learn about allowable expenses on Form 8829, direct and indirect expenses and what can be deducted?
Live Sessions
Conference Recap Series
Facilitator: Jocelyn D. Jones, NAFCC Training Specialist
Participants will understand the significance of culture relativism and self-identity in early childhood care for children birth to age 5 and their families. Participants will learn how to identify ethnocentrisms, cultural biases, and eliminate negative social factors affecting children in learning environments.
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9/23/2025 at 2:15 PM (EDT)
Facilitator: Francia Wisnewski, M.Ed., NAFCC Director of Membership and Community
This transformative session will empower every participant to recognize that leadership is not a fixed trait, but a skill set anyone can develop.
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Jerleetha McDonald, National FCC Consultant, ADFW NAFCC Affiliate
This powerful session is will be facilitated by Jerletha McDonald designed for family childcare association and network leaders who are ready to strengthen their impact through fundraising, community partnerships, and the art of storytelling.
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Other Live Sessions
Pretty Playful Palette: Play-Based Learning and Color Theory in Early Childhood Environments
9/10/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
Facilitator: Jocelyn D. Jones, NAFCC Training Specialist
This session will. introduce the core principles of play-based learning and the fundamentals of Color Theory.Learn more
9/17/2025 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
Facilitator: Jocelyn D. Jones, NAFCC Training Specialist
Translate theory into practice by designing physical spaces that support both play and learning through strategic use of color.Learn more
Facilitator: Jocelyn D. Jones, NAFCC Training Specialist
Module 3: Develop and refine curriculum activities that integrate the principles of Color Theory with play-based learning strategies.
Module 4: Finalize implementation plans, reflect on the integration process, and develop strategies for long-term sustainability and continuous improvement.
FCC Guest Facilitator
Jerletha McDonald
CEO, Family Child Care CEO & NAFCC Affiliate
Family Childcare CEO
Jerletha McDonald is a social entrepreneur, family child care business consultant, and national speaker. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Intervention from Stephen F. Austin State University. For 15 years, Jerletha owned and operated Nurturing Gifts Infant and Toddler Center, a family child care center. She is the founder of the Arlington DFW Family Child Care Network and has over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
Jerletha served as the Senior Manager of Membership and Volunteer Affairs for the National Association for Family Child Care for 3 years. She now works as a family child care consultant and subject matter expert specializing in Family Child Care. Jerletha has a special interest in the economic development of women of color in early care and education, with a primary focus on Family Child Care. Jerletha works with family childcare entrepreneurs to help them transition into regulated operations, build sustainable business models, and develop financial plans. She has conducted trainings on business mindset, marketing, leadership development, family child care startups, and more. Jerletha has also presented keynotes and workshops at local, state, and national events.
In April 2016, Jerletha was recognized by the Grand Prairie NAACP as one of the Most Influential Women in Business. In 2018, she was appointed to Governor Greg Abbott’s Early Learning Council, representing family child care providers in Texas. In 2020, she received the North Texas Early Childhood Leadership Award.
Mailbox Buddies: Penpal Pilot Program
Launching August 2025, the Mailbox Buddies Penpal Pilot Program is a new, year-long initiative led by the NAFCC Professional Development Department. This exciting program was conceptualized by Tessie Ragan, a dedicated Family Child Care (FCC) provider and State Representative, whose vision was to bring early literacy and national connection to life through the power of the written word.
Free Professional Development Opportunity
NAFCC is excited to showcase/highlight/promote FIND PD at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, a free, professional development opportunity for family child care educators. This program aims to empower family child care educators with practical strategies grounded in scientific research that can be immediately put into practice to enhance positive interactions, promote child development, and effectively manage challenging child behavior. Each session is aligned with NAFCC Accreditation Quality Standards. Enhance your skills and strengthen your impact in early childhood education through this valuable learning experience.
Leaders Shaping Leaders – Professional Leadership Fellowship
The Academy is a dynamic In-Person & Virtual Learning series that includes 30 sessions of interactive education and networking. 15 NAFCC Association leaders & 15 emerging leaders will participate in a year-long professional development of FCC specific leadership building and knowledge transfer in the four pillars listed. It is a curriculum strategically designed to strengthen institutional knowledge of FCC professionals and develop an appreciation for the importance of networking and strong connections in the setting.