The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)

Reminder: NAFCC Meet & Greet - Anaheim, California Join Dezire’e Mattocks Ed.S.é, Director of Professional Development at The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Dr. Ellaine Miller, #NAFCC Board President, Yessika Magdaleno Magdeleno, #NAFCC Board Member, and @Tessie Ragan, #NAFCC State Rep (CA), for an exciting Meet & Greet in Anaheim, CA! Come connect for an evening full of networking, sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and building community with fellow family child care educators. When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Time: 6:30-8:30pm PST Where: TBA This event is proudly sponsored by our partner, Walden University Space is limited and priority will be given to active NAFCC members. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet new friends, gain fresh insights, and strengthen our FCC community. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gUApufrZ We can’t wait to see you there! Recordatorio: NAFCC Meet & Greet - Anaheim, California Únase a Dezireé Mattocks, Directora de Desarrollo Profesional en la Asociación Nacional de Cuidado Infantil Familiar (NAFCC), la Dra. Ellaine Miller, Presidenta de la Junta de la #NAFCC, Yessika Magdeleno, Miembro de la Junta de la #NAFCC, y Tessie Ragan, Representante Estatal de la #NAFCC (CA), en un emocionante Meet & Greet en Anaheim, CA. Conéctese en una velada de networking, compartiendo experiencias, intercambiando ideas y construyendo comunidad con otros educadores de cuidado infantil familiar. Cuándo: Jueves, 7 de noviembre de 2024 Hora: 6:30-8:30pm PST Dónde: Por confirmar Este evento es patrocinado por nuestro socio, Walden University. El espacio es limitado y se dará prioridad a los miembros activos de la NAFCC. No pierda esta oportunidad de conocer nuevos amigos, obtener nuevas perspectivas y fortalecer nuestra comunidad de FCC. Regístrese aquí: https://lnkd.in/gUApufrZ ¡Esperamos verle allí! #familychildcare #NAFCC

Your vote impacts the future of child care. As family child care educators, parents, and advocates, it's essential to make your voice heard. Voting is how we can push for policies that support quality, affordable child care for all families. Let’s make sure to get out and vote this election season! Find your polling site here: https://lnkd.in/eRfsAkZ #Vote2024 #ChildCareMatters #FamilyChildCareVotes #NAFCC

Nevada Family Child Care Educators! Join Violeta Coppa, membership and community engagement specialist at The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and Deetra Stewart, Founder and President of Family Child Care Association of Nevada an NAFCC Affiliate, for an exciting afternoon of networking and connection! This is a fantastic opportunity to share your experiences, exchange ideas, and strengthen your relationships with fellow family child care educators. When: Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (Followed by the Nevada Family Child Care Association Grand Opening) Register for the NAFCC Nevada Meet and Greet: https://lnkd.in/gpXm3QB7 Note: Space is limited, and priority will be given to active NAFCC members. Don’t miss this opportunity to build new connections, gain valuable insights, and enhance our FCC community. Be sure to join us afterward for the Family Child Care Association of Nevada Grand Opening! #NAFCCAffiliate #NAFCC #familychildcare

¡Actualización Importante para Educadores de Cuidado Infantil Familiar! A partir del 1 de enero de 2025, todos los educadores que inicien el Autoestudio serán evaluados según los nuevos Estándares de Calidad de NAFCC. ¡Es momento de prepararse para esta transición! Estamos aquí para apoyarte en cada paso con recursos y seminarios web diseñados para guiarte a través de los cambios. 6 de noviembre a las 8:00 PM EST – Estándares de Calidad (Inglés) Regístrate aquí: https://shorturl.at/ar9gO 13 de noviembre a las 8:00 PM EST – Estándares de Calidad (Español) Regístrate aquí: https://shorturl.at/tZjbc #CuidadoInfantilFamiliar #NAFCC #Acreditación #EstándaresDeCalidad

Attending #NAEYC in Anaheim, CA? Join an inspiring session with leaders in the family child care community! Session: Realistic Expectations and Partnering with Family Child Care Community Educators Date: November 9, 2024 Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm Featuring: Dezire’e Mattocks Ed.S.'- Director of Professional Development, The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) @Tessie Ragan - Family Child Care Educator/Consultant, Perfect Start Learning Yessika Magdaleno - Founder, Child Care Business Institute Join these experts to explore practical strategies in advocacy, public policy, and collaboration with family child care educators. Let’s work together to support and elevate our child care communities! #NAFCC #NAEYC2024 #FamilyChildCare #ECEAdvocacy #ProfessionalDevelopment #FamilyChildCare

NAFCC Meet & Greet- Anaheim, California Join Dezire’e Mattocks Ed.S., Director of Professional Development at The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), Dr. Ellaine Miller #NAFCC Board President, Yessika Magdaleno, #NAFCC Board Member, and @Tessie Ragan, #NAFCC State Rep (CA), for a Meet and Greet in Anaheim, CA! Let us connect for a fantastic evening of networking and connection! Come share experiences, exchange ideas, and build community with fellow family child care educators. When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 Time: 6:30-8:30pm PST Where: TBA Space is limited, and priority will be given to active NAFCC members, so don’t miss this chance to meet new friends, gain fresh insights, and strengthen our FCC community. Save the date and stay tuned for more details! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gFmMSMs3 #Facebook #NAFCC

Did you know that after an election, the work for early childhood education advocates is just beginning? Regardless of who is elected, it’s essential that we come together to develop strategies and create opportunities to increase investments in child care and early learning at the federal, state, and local levels. The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Executive Director Erica Phillips will be a panelist in an upcoming webinar hosted by The CAYL Institute in partnership with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The webinar will be moderated by Dr. Valora Washington. PhD, CEO and President of The CAYL Institute Other esteemed panelists include: Patricia Cole, Senior Director of Federal Policy, ZERO TO THREE Daniel Hains, Managing Director of Policy and Professional Advancement, #NAEYC Join this important conversation to explore ways to advance an advocacy agenda in early childhood education. #familychildcare #NAFCC #CAYL #ZeroToThree #NAEYC #ECE

We are thrilled to announce that Erica Phillips Executive Director of The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) deliver a keynote address at the MARYLAND STATE FAMILY CHILD CARE ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED, Inc. 31st Annual Conference on November 2, 2024, at 8:00 AM ET in Columbia, Maryland. Her presentation, titled Unlocking Your Path to Excellence, promises to inspire and empower attendees on their journey toward professional growth and excellence in family child care. #FamilyChildCare #NAFCC

Join our Professional Development Business Series, a FREE 10-week course exclusively for #NAFCC members! This course is designed to empower family child care educators with the business skills they need to thrive. Course Dates: January 25 February 7, 15 March 8, 29 April 12, 26 May 10, 24, 31 Why sign up? Gain valuable business insights. Learn to enhance your family child care operations. Celebrate your success at our Graduation Week Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. Let's invest in your success—because when you succeed, your business and the families you serve thrive. #familychildcare #NAFCC

Erica Phillips, Executive Director of The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC), along with Tiffany Jones, owner and director of Precious Moments Family Childcare and #NAFCC Maryland State Representative, will join experts from Erikson Institute, the National Institute for Early Education Research, and Multnomah County, Oregon, for a panel discussion hosted by The Hunt Institute on October 31! The conversation will explore the relationship between Family Child Care and Public Preschool in Early Childhood Education. Register here: https://ow.ly/ve2T50TKOaj #FamilyChildCare #EarlyEducation #Education #Preschool