EVENTS | Thrive Network

Connecting with and learning from other family child care providers is vital to helping you be successful in business. After attending a training or other professional development event, you’ll come away refreshed and inspired with ideas to help take your family child care business to the next level.

Here’s what a few of our members have to say about the support they receive through events, coaching and training.

“I am so grateful for the business coaching program and I hope it continues because it's been a lifesaver for me.”

Colette

Childcare Provider

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: TBD Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Tulsa Tech, Lemley Campus Date: March 29, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025 Topic: TBD Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Tulsa Tech, Lemley Campus Date: May 17, 2025
North Central Region Monthly Thrive Training

April 4-5, 2025, Statewide Summit - Norman, OK Topic: Building Stronger In-Home Child Care Businesses: Financial Growth & Security Speaker: Alex Penny & Ashlee Rascon CCR&R Staff: TBA Location: Hospice of N Central Oklahoma 445 Fairview Ave Time: 10am-2:30pm Date: May 3rd, 2025
North West Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Statewide Summit - Norman, OK Date: April 4-5, 2025
South Central Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Statewide Summit - Norman, OK Date: April 4-5, 2025 Topic: Project Wet Speaker: Jack Hilgert Location: East Central University - CCRR office Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: May 10 Topic: Emergency Preparedness Speaker: Jessica Colungo & McKenna Morganthaler Location: East Central University - CCRR office Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: June 7
South East Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Statewide Summit - Norman, OK Date: April 4-5, 2025 Topic: Infant Mental Health Speaker: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: OK Date: May 10, 2025 Topic: Project Wet Speaker: Jack Hilgert Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: McAlester, OK Date: June 14, 2025 Topic: Project Wild Speaker: Jack Hilgert Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: McAlester, OK Date: July 12, 2025 Topic: Lesson Plans Speaker: Tuesday Wesley Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: McAlester, OK Date: August 9, 2025 Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: McAlester, OK Date: September 13, 2025 Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: McAlester, OK Date: October 11, 2025 Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: McAlester, OK Date: November 8, 2025 Topic: TBD Speaker: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: McAlester, OK Date: December. 13, 2025
South West Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Statewide Summit - Norman, OK Date: April 4-5, 2025 Topic: Care Beyond the Clinic: Health Care Strategies for Family Child Care Providers Speaker: TBD CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30 am-12:30pm Date: May 10, 2025 Topic: Better Together: Bring an FCCH Friend that Isn't a Thrive Member Speaker: TBD CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30 am-12:30pm Date: June 7, 2025 Topic: Project Wet Speaker: Jack Hilgert Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30 am -12:30pm Date: July 12, 2025
Oklahoma City Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Statewide Summit - Norman, OK Date: April 4-5, 2025 Topic: Conscious Discipline Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Rainbow Fleet Date: May 3, 2025 Topic: TBA Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: June 7, 2025
North East Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Enhancing Home Daycare Quality: SMART Goals, Nutrition, and Best Practices Speaker: Heather Winn - OSU Extension CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Location: TBD - Tahlequah, OK Time: 10am to 2pm Date: March 29, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025
Spanish Providers Group

Future Meeting Dates for 2025: March 8 April 4-5 May 3
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.

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