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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

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  • 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: Loose Parts Speaker: Amber Thompson Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Location: TBD Date: January 18, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025
  • North Central Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Child Assessment Location: Hospice of N. Central Oklahoma (445 Fairview Ave.) Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Date: January 11, 2024 Topic: Cooking/Meal Preparation Speaker: Lisa Robinson Location: OSU Extension Office in Newkirk Time: 10am-2:30pm Date: February 8, 2025 Topic: Financial Planning Speaker: Ashley Rascon and Alex Penny Location: Hospice of N Central Oklahoma (445 Fairview Ave.) Time: 10am-2:30pm Date: March 1, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit Dates: April 4-5, 2025
  • North West Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Cooking with Chef Bill Speaker: Chef Bill CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 10928 SW 15th Street, Yukon, OK (United Methodist Church of the Good Shepard) Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: January 11, 2025 Topic: Self-Love/Self-Care Speaker: Karrie McLain CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK 73036 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: February 8, 2025 Topic: Surviving Family Childcare Speaker: TBD CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK 73036 Time: 9 AM - 1 PM Date: March 8, 2025 Topix: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025
  • South Central Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Tiny Signs for Tiny Minds Speaker: Kristie Longest CCR&R Staff: Location: East Central University – CCRR&R office Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: January 11 February: Regional Reconnect Topic: Social and Emotional Learning- Using Emotional Intelligence and Fostering Empathy Speaker: Amy Ward Location: H2O Church in Ada Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: February 22 Topic: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025
  • South East Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: Control Your Goals Speaker: Stephanie Makke Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Great Balls of Fire (3003 Elk Road, McAlester, OK) Date: January 11, 2025 Topic: Emergency Preparedness Speaker: Jamie Ashley Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Great Balls of Fire (3003 Elk Road, McAlester, OK) Date: February 8, 2025 Topic: Safe Sleep Speaker: Nicole Helmer Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Great Balls of Fire (3003 Elk Road, McAlester, OK) Date: March 8, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025 Topic: Infant Mental Health Speaker: TBD Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Great Balls of Fire (3003 Elk Road, McAlester, OK) Date: May 10, 2025 Topic: Project Wet Speaker: Jack Hilgert Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Great Balls of Fire (3003 Elk Road, McAlester, OK) Date: June 14, 2025 Topic: Project Wild Speaker: Jack Hilgert Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Great Balls of Fire (3003 Elk Road, McAlester, OK) Date: July 12, 2025
  • South West Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: How to Diffuse a Hostile Situation/ How to Protect Yourself and Children in Your Care Speaker: Carrie Boggess - Reserve Deputy CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: January 11, 2025 Topic: Regional Reconnect Speaker: TBD CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Chickasha, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: February 8, 2025 Topic: Caring Connections: Connecting FCCH's to other Community Agencies Speaker: TBD CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: March 8, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit 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: 8:30-12:30pm 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: 8:30-12:30pm Date: June 7, 2025
  • Oklahoma City Region Monthly Thrive Training
    Topic: ASCEND Speaker: Kelly Marshall Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: January 4, 2025 Topic: Connections Speaker: Amanda Waters Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: February 1, 2025 Topic: Regional Reconnect - Gardening & Environmental Education Speaker: Pam's mama Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: March 1, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025 Topic: Conscious Discipline Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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: Project Wild Speaker: Jack Hilgert CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Location: Vidalia's Cafe, 319 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK Time: 10am to 2pm Date: January 25, 2025 Topic: Loose Parts Speaker: Holly Turvey CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Location: Vidalia's Cafe, 319 N Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK Time: 10am to 2pm Date: February 22, 2025 Topic: Statewide Summit Date: April 4-5, 2025
  • Hispanic Providers Group
    Future Meeting Dates for 2025: January 11 February 8 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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