Welcome to the NAFCC Partnerships Engagement Program
CONNECT | COLLABORATE | ELEVATE
Partnerships
NAFCC Partners with TOOTRiS to Elevate Family Child Care Providers Nationwide
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is proud to announce a new partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s largest child care platform, aimed at lifting up and supporting Family Child Care (FCC) educators across the country. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to strengthening the early childhood education system by recognizing and investing in the essential role of home-based child care providers.
“Partnerships like this are powerful catalysts for strengthening Family Child Care across the nation. When we bring together innovative technology and the deep-rooted expertise of home-based educators, we elevate Family Child Care as a cornerstone of our economic workforce and a vital support for children and families. Our collaboration with TOOTRiS will help Family Child Care educators increase their enrollment, sustain and grow their businesses, and gain the visibility they deserve. We are excited to partner with TOOTRiS to ensure Family Child Care educators are recognized, supported, and positioned to thrive.”
– Zakenya Neely, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Market Solutions at NAFCC
CDA Partners with NAFCC and Invests in Family Child Care Educators Nationwide
The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) and the Council for Professional Recognition (The Council) announce a new national partnership to launch the CDA to Accreditation Pathway Scholarship Program, an initiative designed to expand access to accreditation and strengthen professional supports for family child care educators.
We invite you to explore the many dynamic ways to engage with our Partnerships Program — where mission-driven collaboration meets real impact for Family Child Care (FCC) professionals, children, and families nationwide.
Under our overarching theme of “Connect – Collaborate – Elevate,” the NAFCC Partnerships Program is a powerful platform to support business prosperity and economic mobility for Family Child Care Educators. We work alongside organizations and businesses who share our vision: a thriving, well-supported FCC system that strengthens communities from the ground up.
Many ways to engage with NAFCC:
- Join the largest Family Child Care Association in the Nation
- Become Nationally Accredited through our trusted and rigorous process
- Host an Accreditation Training in your community to expand access and opportunity
- Sponsor our Annual Conference — a premier gathering of Family Child Care leaders
- Take Action with our Policy and Advocacy Team and amplify your voice where it matters most
We’re here to connect and collaborate with you to elevate Family Child Care across the country.
If your organization is aligned with our mission and committed to building lasting change, we want to hear from you.
Contact us today for a brief Exploratory Session to discover what’s possible — together.
“Partnerships are the foundation of transformative change. By bringing together mission-aligned organizations, we unlock the potential to elevate Family Child Care, amplify our collective impact, and ensure that FCC educators and families thrive. Together, we create solutions that empower communities and shape a stronger, more equitable future for all.”
Zakenya P. Neely, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Market Solutions
Zakenya P. Neely
Director of Strategic Partnerships
LET’S EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES TOGETHER
Partner with us to elevate excellence in Family Child Care.
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For more information on NAFCC and partnership opportunities, please contact Zakenya Neely at zneely@nafcc.org or visit nafcc.org/nafcc-partnerships.