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WHY JOIN THE THRIVE NETWORK?

The Thrive Network provides free resources, professional development and peer connection for Oklahoma home child care providers and prospective providers. While you take care of working Oklahomans’ families, we take care of you, supplying the support and guidance you need to be successful. 

BENEFITS

  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Membership

  • NAFCC Accreditation Self-Study Kit with trained mentor support 

  • Free Telehealth and Teletherapy for you, your family and your assistants

  • Access to specialized trainings like the Pyramid Model Community of Practice 

  • Subscription to shared services

  • Subscription to Brightwheel (child management software) 

  • Monthly trainings tailored towards family child care home providers

Help Oklahoma Thrive - Support working parents and your community by becoming a child care provider today!

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YOUR
CHILD CARE
RESOURCE

Colette, Childcare Provider

“I am so grateful for the business coaching program and I hope it continues because it's been a lifesaver for me.”
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Special Event:
Hispanic Thrive Group Training

Topic: TBD
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Rainbow Fleet (OKC)
Date: TBD
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

North Central Region

Topic: Project Wet and Project Wild
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Hospice of N. Central Oklahoma
Date: November 2, 2024

North East Region

Topic: Loose Parts
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: October 26, 2024

North West Region

Topic: Speech Is Important
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 2707 Faith Avenue, El Reno, OK 73036
Date: November 9, 2024

OKC Region

Topic: Lyrical Literacy
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: November 2, 2024

South Central Region

Topic: Teaching Self-Expression through Loose Parts
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: East Central University - CCR&R Offices
Date: November 16, 2024

South East Region

Topic: Ages & Stages
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: October 12, 2024

 South West Region

Topic: How to Use AI both Professionally and Personally
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: November 23, 2024

Tulsa Region

Topic: Period of the Purple Crying
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: October 26, 2024

  • I’m a prospective home child care provider. How will joining Thrive help me?
    You opened a child care center because you love children. However, running any business-even one from home-takes a variety of skills including sales, money management and technical know-how. The Thrive Network helps you sustain and grow your business with the services, resources and training you need to be successful.
  • I'm considering opening a child care business out of my home. How can joining the Thrive Network help me?
    You might be considering a family child care business because you love children. However, running any business-even one from home-takes a variety of skills including sales, money management and technical know-how. The Thrive Network helps you sustain and grow your business with the services, resources and training you need to be successful.
  • Who can join Thrive?
    Anyone who intends to open or run a family child care home can join the Thrive Network. It’s a great way to ensure your business is a success and it’s FREE!
  • Why do parents choose family child care?
    Many working parents choose home-based child care due to the flexible operating hours, the opportunity for siblings to be cared for together, lower costs and the home-like setting that can be more compatible with the cultural or language background of families.
  • Tulsa Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Period of Purple Crying Speaker: Valerie Thompson, Parent Child Center of Tulsa Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Date: October 26, 2024 Topic: End of Year Taxes Speaker: Taylor Compton Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: TBD Date: November 16, 2024 Topic: Holiday Happiness & Family Engagement Speaker: Patricia Lee Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: TBD Date: December 7, 2024 Topic: Loose Parts Speaker: Amber Thompson Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: TBD Date: January 18, 2025
  • North Central Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Project Wet & Project Wild Speaker: Candice Miller Location: Hospice of N. Central Oklahoma Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Date: November 2, 2024 Topic: Nature Play Speaker: Holly Turvey Location: Hospice of N. Central Oklahoma Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Date: December 7, 2024 Topic: Child Assessment Location: Hospice of N. Central Oklahoma Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Date: January 11, 2024 Topic: Meal Preparation Speaker: Lisa Robinson Location: OSU Extension Office in Newkirk Time: 10am-2:30pm Date: February 8th Topic: Financial Planning (official title TBA) Speaker: Ashlee Rascon and Alex Penny Location: Hospice of N central Oklahoma 445 Fairview Ave Time: 10am-2:30pm Date: March 1, 2025
  • North West Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Speech is Important Speaker: Speech Pathologist - Kelsey CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK 73036 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: November 9, 2024 Topic: Taxes Speaker: Shamika Travis CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK 73036 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: December 14, 2024 Topic: Cooking with Chef Bill Speaker: Chef Bill CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK 73036 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: January 11, 2025 Topic: Self-Love/Self-Care Speaker: CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK 73036 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: February 8, 2025 Topic: Surviving Family Childcare Speaker: CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK 73036 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: March 8, 2025
  • South Central Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Teaching Self-Expression through Loose Parts Speaker: Jason Wilson and Jessica Colungo CCR&R Staff: Location: East Central University – CCRR&R office Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: November 16 Topic: Finding the Artist within Yourself Location: East Central University – CCRR&R office Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: December 7 Topic: Tiny Signs for Tiny Minds Speaker: Kristie Longest CCR&R Staff: Location: East Central University – CCRR&R office Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: January 11 February: Regional Reconnect Topic: Social and Emotional Learning- Using Emotional Intelligence and Fostering Empathy Speaker: Amy Ward Location: H2O Church in Ada Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: February 22
  • South East Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Classroom Inventory Speaker: Stephanie Makke Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: November 9, 2024 Topic: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: December 14, 2024
  • South West Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: How To use AI both Professionally and Personally. Speaker: Dr. Burnes CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: November 23, 2024 Topic: Getting Prepared for Next Year both Professionally and Personally Speaker: Athena Jarvis CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: December 14, 2024 Topic: How to Diffuse a Hostile Situation/ How to Protect Yourself and Children in Your Care Speaker: Carrie Boggess - Reserve Deputy CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: January 11, 2025 Topic: Regional Reconnect Speaker: TBD CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Chickasha, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: FEBRUARY DATE TBD Topic: TBD Speaker:TBD CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: March TBD
  • Oklahoma City Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Lyrical Literacy Speaker: Jana LaHood Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: November 2, 2024 Topic: Touchpoints Speaker: Robyn Sears Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: December 7, 2024 Topic: Touchpoints Speaker: Robyn Sears Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: December 7, 2024 Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: January 4, 2025 Topic: TBD Speaker: Amanda Waters Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: February 1, 2024
  • North East Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Music and Movement Speaker: Heather Cruz CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Location: Vidalia's Cafe, 319 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK Time: 10am to 2pm Date: October 26, 2024  Topic: Behavior Management Speaker: Lana Pitts CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Location: Vidalia's Cafe, 319 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK Time: 10am to 2pm Date: November 23, 2024  Topic: Stress Management and Self Care Speaker: NE CCR&R CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Location: Vidalia's Cafe, 319 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK Time: 10am to 2pm Date: December 21, 2024  Topic: Project Wild Speaker: Jack Hilgert CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Location: Vidalia's Cafe, 319 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK Time: 10am to 2pm Date: January 25, 2025
  • Hispanic Providers Group
    Topic: TBD Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Rainbow Fleet Date: TBD
  • Why do FAQs matter?
    FAQs are a great way to help site visitors find quick answers to common questions about your business and create a better navigation experience.
  • What is an FAQ section?
    An FAQ section can be used to quickly answer common questions about your business like "Where do you ship to?", "What are your opening hours?", or "How can I book a service?".
  • Where can I add my FAQs?
    FAQs can be added to any page on your site or to your Wix mobile app, giving access to members on the go.
  • How do I add a new question & answer?
    To add a new FAQ follow these steps: 1. Manage FAQs from your site dashboard or in the Editor 2. Add a new question & answer 3. Assign your FAQ to a category 4. Save and publish. You can always come back and edit your FAQs.
  • How do I edit or remove the 'Frequently Asked Questions' title?
    You can edit the title from the FAQ 'Settings' tab in the Editor. To remove the title from your mobile app go to the 'Site & App' tab in your Owner's app and customize.
  • Can I insert an image, video, or GIF in my FAQ?
    Yes. To add media follow these steps: 1. Manage FAQs from your site dashboard or in the Editor 2. Create a new FAQ or edit an existing one 3. From the answer text box click on the video, image or GIF icon 4. Add media from your library and save.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As a Thrive Network member you are also entitled to all resources available through the Oklahoma CCR&R network.

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The Thrive Network only accepts applicants who operate or want to operate a home child care service 

in the state of Oklahoma.

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