We are the leading voice of home-based family child care and early learning programs advocating for policies to expand and promote the power of family child care. We are highly skilled, highly educated, and highly trained family child care experts calling for increased and sustained public investment in the early learning and child care sector. When we invest in family child care, families have access to early learning opportunities that meet their needs leading to stronger communities and economies.
NAFCC Policy Priorities
Increased Funding for Home-Based Child Care
Secure greater overall investment to make home-based child care accessible and affordable for all families.
Improved Compensation and Benefits for FCC Educators
Advocate for higher wages and comprehensive benefits for family child care educators and their staff to reflect their critical role.
Full Inclusion of FCC in Early Childhood Systems
Ensure home-based child care is fully integrated into all early childhood education systems and initiatives, including universal Pre-K and mixed-delivery models.
FCC-Friendly Policies and Systems
Design and implement policies and systems that are easy to navigate, culturally responsive, and respect the distinct nature of family child care as a home-based model.
Strong Ecosystem of Support for Family Child Care Educators
Build a robust infrastructure of support—including coaching, mentorship, and access to resources—that empowers FCC educators to thrive personally and professionally.
Sustainable Family Child Care Businesses
Promote policies that support financial sustainability and business viability for home-based child care, recognizing the dual role of educators as caregivers and entrepreneurs.
Equitable Quality Measures for Home-Based Care
Advance the use of fair, culturally responsive quality assessments that capture the strengths and realities of home-based family child care programs.
Supportive Housing Policies for FCC
Advocate for housing regulations that allow home-based child care to operate without discriminatory barriers, supporting educators who provide care where they live.
Strengthen CACFP for Home-Based Providers
Enhance the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to better meet the needs of FCC educators, ensuring children receive nutritious meals in home-based settings.
Elevate FCC Leadership
Engage family child care educators as leaders and equal partners, creating intentional opportunities for peer learning, leadership development, and mentorship.
