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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 3 Speaker Time:9am-1pm Date: June 14, 2025 Topic: Follow The Yellow Brick Road to NAFCC Accreditation Level 4 Speaker Time:9am-1pm Date: July 26, 2025 Topic: Follow The Yellow Brick Road to NAFCC Accreditation Level Observation and Portfolio Prep Speaker Time:9am-1pm Date: August 16, 2025 Topic: Provider Child Care Aware of America: Emergency Preparedness Speaker Time:9am-1pm Date: September 20, 2025 Topic: Burnout Prevention Speaker Time:9am-1pm Date: October 25, 2025 Topic: Pyramid Model Play Speaker Time:9am-1pm Date: November 15, 2025 Topic: Happy Holidays with Sprouts Speaker Time:9am-1pm Date: December 13, 2025
North Central Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Self-Talk and Why It Matters Speaker: Tracy Hinton CCR&R Staff: TBA Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Date: June 7th Topic: TBA Speaker: TBA CCR&R Staff: TBA Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Date: July 12th Topic: TBA Speaker: TBA CCR&R Staff: TBA Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm Date: August 9th
North West Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: What Is Your Interest Area Speaker: Kimberly Burnett CCR&R Staff: Kimberly Burnett Time: 9am to 1pm Date: June 14, 2025 Topic: EdCamp Speaker: OETA CCR&R Staff: Jesse Bailey, Kimberly Burnett, and Mary Beth Williams Time: 9am to 1pm Date: July 12, 2025
South Central Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Emergency Preparedness Speaker: Jessica Colungo & McKenna Morganthaler Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Date: June 7, 2025
South East Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Project Wet Speaker: Jack Hilgert CCR&R Staff: Location: McAlester Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: June 14, 2025 Topic: Project Wild Speaker: Jack Hilgert CCR&R Staff: Location: McAlester Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: July 12, 2025 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: TBA Speaker: 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: TBA Speaker: CCR&R Staff: Location: McAlester Time: 10:00a.m. to 2 p.m. Date: December 13, 2025
South West Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Better Together: Bring an FCCH friend that isn't already a THRIVE member Speaker: TBD CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: June 7, 2025 Topic: Project Wet/Project Speaker: Jack Hilgert CCR&R Staff: Athena Jarvis Location: Lawton, Ok Time: 8:30-12:30pm Date: July 12, 2025 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

Topic: Houston we have a problem (Impulse Control) Speaker: Dr. Barbara Sorrels CCR&R Staff: Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: June 7, 2025
North East Region Monthly Thrive Training

Topic: Emergency Preparedness Speaker: Ryan Sierra - Ivy Learning CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Time: 10 am - 2pm Date: May 24, 2025 Topic: Small Business Grants Speaker: Marquetta Finley CCR&R Staff: Ryan Sierra Time: 10 am - 2pm Date: June 28, 2025 Topic: TBD Speaker: CCR&R Staff: Location: Time: Date: July
Spanish Providers Group

Topic: Statewide Hispanic Child Care Conference Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Champion Convention Center, 737 S. Meridian Ave., OKC, 73108 Date: June 7
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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