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Closed: LIVE Workshop Sessions (June–August)
Live sessions will resume in September.
Our On-Demand Workshop Sessions are available year-round, 365 days a year.
PD Academy on Demand
Caring Through Crisis
Hosted by NAFCC, this training supports family childcare educators with actionable social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies using our “Caring Through Crisis SEL Toolkit”. This toolkit helps support children and families navigating economic and natural disasters.
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 3 | 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?
Upcoming Live Sessions
5/29 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
This session 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. Learn more and register
6/05 at 6:00 PM (EDT)
Join us for a special Purpose with PD session dedicated to the NAFCC 2025 National Annual Conference—a landmark event designed to inspire, empower, and elevate the family childcare community.
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4/22, 5/13, 6/10 at 8pm EST
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 childcare settings. Simultaneous Interpretation (Spanish/English) will be available Learn more and register
Esta sesión guiará a los educadores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar en el diseño y gestión de sus entornos de aprendizaje en el hogar para alinearse con el Estándar de Calidad 2.5 de NAFCC. Sesión conducida en Español/Session conducted in Spanish. Learn more and register
FCC Guest Facilitator
Nancy Jimenez
Nancy Jimenez is the dedicated and passionate force behind Children’s Garden, a bilingual Family Child Care provider with over 27 years of service in early childhood education.
Since founding her home-based business in 1998, Nancy has found profound fulfillment in nurturing young minds and building a strong foundation for the future generation. She will be our guest facilitator leading us in the knowledge of creating successful bilingual family childcare programs.
5/29 at 8:00 PM (EDT) | English
5/15 at 2:00am EEST | Español
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.