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
Topic: ASQ-3
Speaker: Delana Smiley
CCR&R Staff: TBA
Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Ponca City
Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Date: October 4th
Topic: Autism Foundation of Oklahoma
Speaker: Kelli Marshall
CCR&R Staff: TBA
Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Ponca City
Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Date: November 1st
Topic: Becoming Miss Tizzy
Speaker: Debbie Mays and Elizabeth Scudder
CCR&R Staff: TBA
Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Ponca City
Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Date: December 6th
Topic: Partnering With Parents
Speaker: Jan Boomer
CCR&R Staff: Ryan
Location: Vidalia's Cafe
Time: 10 to 2
Date: October 25, 2025
Topic:
Speaker:
CCR&R Staff: Ryan
Location: Vidalia's Cafe
Time: 10 to 2
Date: November 15, 2025
Topic:
Speaker:
CCR&R Staff: Ryan
Location: Vidalia's Cafe
Time: 10 to 2
Date: December 13, 2025
Topic: ASQ - 3
Speaker: Delana Smiley
Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: October 18th, 2025
Topic: Retirement
Speaker: Shamika Travis
Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: November 8th, 2025
Topic: Make & Take
Speaker: Jesse Bailey & Densie Worsham
Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: December 13th. 2025
Topic: OETA EdCamp
Speaker: Darrell Strong
Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: January 10th, 2026
Topic:
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Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: February 21st, 20206
Topic: Cooking for Children
Speaker: Chef Bill
Location: 10928 SW 15th St, Yukon, OK 73099
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: March 14th, 2026
Topic: Supporting Families Experiencing Disruptive Change
Speaker: Fiddle Focus (Dr. Jane Humphries & Kari Rains)
Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: April 11th, 2026
Topic: Thrive Summit
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Date: May 1st-2nd
Topic: TBD
Speaker: Jesse Bailey
Location: 2707 Faith Ave El Reno, OK
Time: 9am-1pm
Date: June
Title: Circle time with Infants, Toddlers
Speaker: Angela Boyd
Staff: 3 staff attending
Location: Catholic Charities 1232 N Classen Blvd, OKC 73106
Time: 9-1pm
Date: October 4 2025
Title: ABC’s and the Function of Behavior
Speaker: Vrena Poe
Staff-2-3 attending
Location: Catholic Charities 1232 N Classen Blvd, OKC 73106
Time: 9-1pm
Date: November 1, 2025
Title: The Gift of Self Care
Speaker: Laree Reidenbaugh
Staff: 3 attending
Location: Catholic Charities 1232 N Classen Blvd, OKC 73106
Time: 9-1pm
Date: December 6, 2025
Topic: Safe Sleep
Speaker: Stormi McCrate
CCR&R Staff:
Location: ECU CCR&R Office
Time: 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: October 4, 2025
Topic: Project Wild
Speaker: Nicole Black
CCR&R Staff:
Location: ECU CCR&R Office
Time: 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: November 1, 2025
Topic: Frosting Foundations
Speaker:
CCR&R Staff:
Location: ECU CCR&R Office
Time: 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: December 6, 2025
Topic: Love Language
Speaker: Stephanie Makke
CCR&R Staff:
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: October 11, 2025
Topic: Developmental Monitoring
Speaker: Tuesday Wesley and Jamie Ashley
CCR&R Staff:
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: November 8, 2025
Topic: Attachment Style
Speaker: Stephanie Makke
CCR&R Staff:
Location: McAlester
Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: December 13, 2025
Topic: The Role of Professional Image in Quality Child Care
Speaker:
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Lawton, Ok
Time: 8:30-12:30pm
Date: October 11, 2025
Topic: Colorful First Impressions: Mural Magic for Home Providers
Speaker:
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Lawton, Ok
Time: 8:30-12:30pm
Date: November 8, 2025
Topic: Tips on managing seasonal illnesses, allergies, and food safety with holiday treats.
Speaker:
CCR&R Staff:
Location: Lawton, Ok
Time: 8:30-12:30pm
Date: December 13, 2025
Topic: Lessing Planning Can Be FUN!
Speaker: Amy Freedman
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: October 4, 2025
Topic: ASQ3
Speaker: Delena Smiley
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: November 1, 2025
Topic: Happy Holidays
Speaker
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: December 13, 2025
Topic: Technology Level 1: The Basics Instructor
Speaker: Patricia Lee and Taylor Compton
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: January 24, 2026
Topic: Technology Level 2: The next step
Speaker: Patricia Lee and Taylor Compton
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: February 28, 2026
Topic: Technology Level 3: Advanced Users
Speaker: Patricia Lee and Taylor Compton
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: March 28, 2026
Topic: Business Basics 101
Speaker: Patricia Lee and Taylor Compton
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: April 11, 2026
Topic: Thrive Summit
Date: May 1-2, 2026
Topic: Business Practices Elevated
Speaker: Patricia Lee and Taylor Compton
Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus
Time:9am-1pm
Date: June 6, 2026
Contact Keila Garcia kgarcia@okschoolreadiness.org
October 4, 2025
November 8, 2025
December 6, 2025
January 10, 2026
February 7, 2026
March 7, 2026
April 4, 2026
May 1-2, 2026 – Thrive Summit
June 6, 2026 – Hispanic Conference