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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) 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!

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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: Child Abuse Awareness/Reporting
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Hospice of N. Central Oklahoma

Date: October 5, 2024

North East Region

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

North West Region

Topic: Collaborating within the Community
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 2707 Faith Avenue, El Reno, OK 73036

Date: October 12, 2024

OKC Region

Topic: Mindfulness for Family Child Care
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: October 5, 2024

South Central Region

Topic: Handwashing
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: East Central University - CCR&R Offices

Date: October 12, 2024

South East Region

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

 South West Region

Topic: OETA PBS Kids Camp
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: October 5, 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: TBD Time: TBD Location: TBD Date: November 16, 2024 Topic: TBD Time: TBD Location: TBD Date: December 7, 2024
  • North Central Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Child Abuse Awareness & Reporting Speaker: Amy Ward Location: Hospice of N. Central Oklahoma Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Date: October 5, 2024 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
  • North West Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Collaborating within the Community Speaker: Jesse Bailey & Joyce Wilkinson Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: October 12, 2024 Topic: Speech Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: November 9, 2024 Topic: CPA/Taxes Speaker: Shameka Travis Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: December 14, 2024 Topic: Cooking Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: January 11, 2025 Topic: Self-Love/Self-Care Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: February 8, 2025 Topic: TBD Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: March 8, 2025
  • South Central Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Handwashing Speaker: Kim Quinn Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: East Central University - CCR&R Offices Date: October 12, 2024 Topic: Loose Parts Speaker: Jason Wilson Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: East Central University - CCR&R Offices Date: November 16, 2024 Topic: Finding the Artist within Tourself Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: East Central University - CCR&R Offices Date: December 7, 2024
  • South East Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Ages & Stages Speaker: Stephanie Makke Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: October 12, 2024 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: OETA PBS Kids Camp Speaker: OETA Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Date: October 5, 2024 Topic: How To Use AI: Both Professionally and Personally Speaker: Dr. Burnes Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Date: November 23, 2024 Topic: Getting Prepared for Next Year Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Date: January 11, 2025 Topic: Regional Reconnect Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Date: February - TBD
  • Oklahoma City Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Mindfulness for Family Care Speaker: Siobhan Givens Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: October 5, 2024 Topic: Lyrical Literacy Speaker: Ronda Dow 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
  • North East Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Loose Parts Speaker: Holly Turvey Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: October 26, 2024 Topic: Music & Movement Speaker: Heather Cruz Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: November 23, 2024
  • 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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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.

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