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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

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: Follow The Yellow Brick Road to NAFCC Accreditation Level 4 Speaker Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus Time:9am-1pm Date: July 26, 2025 Topic: Follow The Yellow Brick Road to NAFCC Accreditation Level Observation and Portfolio Prep Speaker Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus Time:9am-1pm Date: August 16, 2025 Topic: Provider Child Care Aware of America: Emergency Preparedness Speaker Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus Time:9am-1pm Date: September 20, 2025 Topic: Burnout Prevention Speaker Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus Time:9am-1pm Date: October 25, 2025 Topic: Pyramid Model Play Speaker Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus Time:9am-1pm Date: November 15, 2025 Topic: Happy Holidays Speaker Location: Tulsa Tech, Lamely Campus Time:9am-1pm Date: December 13, 2025
North Central Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Disability Awareness: Creating Welcoming Spaces Speaker: Holly Turvey CCR&R Staff: TBA Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Ponca City Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Date: August 9, 2025 Topic: Challenging Behaviors Speaker: Holly Turvey CCR&R Staff: TBA Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Ponca City Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Date: September 6, 2025 Topic: Granting Children Their Emotions Speaker: Heather Cruz CCR&R Staff: TBA Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Ponca City Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 p.m. Date: October 4, 2025 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 p.m. Date: November 1, 2025 Becoming Miss Tizzy Speaker: Early Childhood Solutions CCR&R Staff: TBA Location: Hospice of North Central Oklahoma, Ponca City Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 p.m. Date: December 6, 2025
North West Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Project Wet Presented by: Jack Hilgert CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave, El Reno, OK 73036 August 9th, 2025: 9 AM - 1 PM Topic: Project Wild Presented by: Jack Hilgert CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey Location: 2707 Faith Ave, El Reno, OK 73036 September 13th, 2025: 9 AM - 1 PM
South Central Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Creative Art vs Arts & Crafts Speaker: Lori Turman CCR&R Staff: Location: ECU CCR&R Office Time: 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: August 9, 2025 Topic: Emergency Preparedness Speaker: Jessica Colungo and McKenna Morgenthaler CCR&R Staff: Location: ECU CCR&R Office Time: 9:00a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: September 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
South East Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: ASQ Training Speaker: Delana Smiley CCR&R Staff: Location: McAlester Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: August 9, 2025 Topic: Autism Foundation Oklahoma Speaker: CCR&R Staff: Location: McAlester Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: September 13, 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
South West Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Be Alert, Not Alarmed: Fire Safety for Family Child Care Homes Speaker: SW Staff CCR&R Staff: Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: August 9, 2025
Oklahoma City Region Monthly Thrive Training

Title: Project Wet Speaker: Jack Hilgert Staff: 2-3 Alexiss plus others. Collette. Location: Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits(TBD) Time: 9-1pm Date: August 2, 2025 Title: Hands on Literacy Speaker: Debbie Shultz Staff-2-3 attending Location: Catholic Charities 1232 N Classen Blvd, OKC 73106 Time: 9-1pm Date: Sept. 6, 2025 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
North East Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Infant Mental Health Speaker: Holly Turvey CCR&R Staff: Ryan Location: Vidalia's Cafe Time: 10 to 2 Date: July 26, 2025 Topic: Ages and Stages Questionnaires Speaker: Delana Smiley CCR&R Staff: Ryan Location: Vidalia's Cafe Time: 10 to 2 Date: August 23, 2025 Topic: Feeding a Love for Reading Speaker: Stephanie Makke CCR&R Staff: Ryan Location: Vidalia's Cafe Time: 10 to 2 Date: September 20, 2025 Topic: Partnering With Parents Speaker: Jan Boomer CCR&R Staff: Ryan Location: Vidalia's Cafe Time: 10 to 2 Date: October 25, 2025
Spanish Providers Group

August 16 September 13 October 4 November 8 December 6 January 10 February 7 March 7 April 4 May 1-2, 2026 Thrive Summit June 6, 2026 Hispanic Conference
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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