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) Executive Level 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 newsletter
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!

JOIN THRIVE

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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:
2024 Hispanic Child Care Provider Conference

Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Date: June 1, 2024
Location: NCED Conference Center in Norman, OK

REGISTER HERE

UPCOMING EVENTS

North Central Region

Topic: Working with Sensory Sensitive Children
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: May 4, 2024

North East Region

Topic: School Readiness & Zones of Regulation
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: May 18, 2024

North West Region

Topic: Building Your Brand Part 2
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: May 18, 2024

OKC Region

Topic: Regional Reconnect Event:
Choice of Early Birds or Lights & Shadows (English & Spanish sessions)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: May 18, 2024

South Central Region

Topic: Child Abuse Awareness
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: May 18, 2024

South East Region

Topic: Behavior & Guidance
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: May 11, 2024

South West Region

Topic: Boundaries & Self-Care
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: May 11, 2024

Tulsa Region

Topic: TBA
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: May 18, 2024

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

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

Company

Last name

Phone

K8 Number

Address

City

Zip Code

Please select any or all of the optional benefits for which you wish to participate:

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 a licensed family home child care provider in the state of Oklahoma.

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 sign up for free Tele-Health and Tele-Therapy for me and my dependents.

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).

I would like to receive an NAFCC Self-Study Kit and one-on-one coaching assistance to obtain accreditation. I am committed to working with a Business Consultant and Resource and Referral Coach(s) to help me prepare.

Thanks for submitting!

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