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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

  • 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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Thrive Network Consultants
(click on names to email)

North Central - Tracy Hinton

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North East Region - Ryan Sierra

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North West Region - Jesse Bailey

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OKC Region - Toni Johnson

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South Central Region - Jessica Colungo

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South East Region - Jamie Ashley

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South West Region - Athena Jarvis

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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: Sensory Exploration for Infants & Toddlers
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: Sept. 12, 2026

North East Region

Topic: Once Upon a Number 
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Sept. 19, 2026

North West Region

Topic: Trees & Me
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Sept. 12, 2026

OKC Region

Topic: TBD
Time: TBD
Date: TBD

South Central Region

Topic: Social-Emotional Learning and Challenging behavior: How are they connected & why should I care? 
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: TBD

South East Region

Topic: Active Supervision
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Sept. 12, 2026

 South West Region

Topic: Documentation Readiness During Health Concerns
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: Sept. 26, 2026

Tulsa Region

Topic: Professionalism in Early Childhood (Spanish Translation provided in a separate room)
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Sept. 12, 2026

Spanish Providers Group

Topic: Art, Revolution and Imagination 
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact: Keila Garcia
Date: Sept. 5, 2026

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.

Please select the choice that best describes you:
Please check the box if you're interested:
Please check all that apply to you:

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