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.

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.

Thrive Network | Free childcare resources in Oklahoma

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
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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CHILD CARE
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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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2026 Thrive Summit

"Wired for Play"

May 1-2, 2026

Embassy Suites - Norman, OK

Register To Attend

Thrive Network Consultants
(click on names to email)

North Central - Tracy Hinton

North East Region - Ryan Sierra

North West Region - Jesse Bailey

OKC Region - Toni Johnson

South Central Region - Jessica Colungo

South East Region - Jamie Ashley

South West Region - Athena Jarvis

Tulsa Region - Patricia Lee or Taylor Compton

UPCOMING EVENTS

For information on how to attend events, please contact your local Thrive Network Consultant

North Central Region

Topic: Outdoor Play
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: June 6, 2026

North East Region

Topic: NE Recoup and Regroup
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: June 13, 2026

North West Region

Topic: Connect, Learn, & Thrive
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: June 6, 2026

OKC Region

Topic: TBD
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: June 6, 2026

South Central Region

Topic: Power of IMAGINATION: Unlocking Creativity for Stronger Minds and Meaningful Connections
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: May 30, 2026

South East Region

Topic: Family Involvement
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: June 13, 2026

South West Region

Topic: Leading with Heat & Soul
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: June 6, 2026

Tulsa Region

Topic: TBD
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: May 16, 2026

Spanish Providers Group

Topic: Statewide Hispanic Conference
Contact: Keila Garcia kgarcia@okschoolreadiness.org
Date: June 6, 2026

SEE MORE EVENTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

THRIVE RESOURCES

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JOIN THE THRIVE NETWORK

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

in the state of Oklahoma.

First name

Email

Company

Last name

Phone

K8 Number

Address

City

Zip Code

Please select the choice that best describes you:

I am not currently a home child care provider, but would like help setting up a child care business out of my home.

I am currently an assistant/employee of a licensed family home child care provider in the state of Oklahoma.

I am currently the owner/operator of a licensed family home child care provider in the state of Oklahoma.

What is the name of the family home child care where you work?

Please provide the name of the owner/operator for the family home child care program where you work.

Please check the box if you're interested:

I am not currently a memberof Shared Services. Please sign me up for this free resource to receive discounted services and resources.

Quiero obtener servicios en español para mi programa de cuidado infantil ( asistencia tecnica, entrenamiento, asesoria para negocios). / I would like to sign up for Hispanic services for my child care program (includes coaching, training and business mentoring).

Please check all that apply to you:

I am not currently a member of Shared Services. Please sign me up for this free resource to receive discounted services and resources.

I would like to receive a free limited-time license for Brightwheel and one-on-one work with a Business Consultant to strengthen business practices. (Not applicable for those who have already been granted a Brightwheel license from OPSR/CCRR).