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!

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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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: Safe Sleep & More
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

North East Region

Topic: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: TBD

North West Region

Topic: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 25, 2026

OKC Region

Topic: Outdoor Classrooms
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

South Central Region

Topic: Social Emotional Learning and Challenging Behavior: How are they connected and why should I care?
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 18, 2026

South East Region

Topic: Mixed Age Group Management
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

South West Region

Topic: Child Care Warmline
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

Tulsa Region

Topic: Rewiring your budget for success (Spanish Translation provided in a separate room)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 11, 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).

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).

Thanks for submitting!

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

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

YOUR
CHILD CARE
RESOURCE

Thrive Network Consultants
(click on names to email)

UPCOMING EVENTS

North Central Region

Topic: Safe Sleep & More
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

North East Region

Topic: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: TBD

North West Region

Topic: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 25, 2026

OKC Region

Topic: Outdoor Classrooms
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

South Central Region

Topic: Social Emotional Learning and Challenging Behavior: How are they connected and why should I care?
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 18, 2026

South East Region

Topic: Mixed Age Group Management
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

South West Region

Topic: Child Care Warmline
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

Tulsa Region

Topic: Rewiring your budget for success (Spanish Translation provided in a separate room)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

Spanish Providers Group

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

Who can join Thrive?

Why do parents choose family child care?

I’m a prospective home child care provider. How will joining Thrive help me?

I'm considering opening a child care business out of my home. How can joining the Thrive Network help me?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

JOIN THE THRIVE NETWORK

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

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

YOUR CHILD CARE RESOURCE

Thrive Network Consultants (click on names to email)

UPCOMING EVENTS

North Central Region

Topic: Safe Sleep & More Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Date: July 11, 2026

North East Region

Topic: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Date: TBD

North West Region

Topic: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: July 25, 2026

OKC Region

Topic: Outdoor Classrooms Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: July 11, 2026

South Central Region

Topic: Social Emotional Learning and Challenging Behavior: How are they connected and why should I care? Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: July 18, 2026

South East Region

Topic: Mixed Age Group Management Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: July 11, 2026

South West Region

Topic: Child Care Warmline Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Date: July 11, 2026

Tulsa Region

Topic: Rewiring your budget for success (Spanish Translation provided in a separate room) Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: July 11, 2026

Spanish Providers Group

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

Who can join Thrive?

Why do parents choose family child care?

I’m a prospective home child care provider. How will joining Thrive help me?

I'm considering opening a child care business out of my home. How can joining the Thrive Network help me?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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

JOIN THE THRIVE NETWORK

YOUR
CHILD CARE
RESOURCE

Thrive Network Consultants
(click on names to email)

Topic: Safe Sleep & More
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

Topic: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: TBD

Topic: TBD
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 25, 2026

Topic: Outdoor Classrooms
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

Topic: Social Emotional Learning and Challenging Behavior: How are they connected and why should I care?
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 18, 2026

Topic: Mixed Age Group Management
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

Topic: Child Care Warmline
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

Topic: Rewiring your budget for success (Spanish Translation provided in a separate room)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 11, 2026

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