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.
Through this partnership, NAFCC and TOOTRiS will work together to increase visibility, access, and support for Family Child Care professionals, ensuring families can more easily connect with high-quality, nurturing care in home-based settings. The collaboration also seeks to elevate the voices of FCC educators and highlight their critical contributions to the child care workforce and to the healthy development of young children.
““This partnership shines a powerful spotlight on Family Child Care educators and elevates the essential role they play in delivering high-quality child care to families,” said Erica Phillips, Executive Director of the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). “We are extremely grateful for the TOOTRiS partnership and the recognition of Family Child Care as a vital part of the early child care system. Their commitment comes at a critical time, as our nation works to support the workforce and ensure families have access to the nurturing, home-based environments where children thrive.”
“Partnerships like this are powerful catalysts for strengthening Family Child Care across the nation,” said Zakenya Neely, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Market Solutions at NAFCC. “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.”
“NAFCC has long been the national voice for Family Child Care and the providers who make an extraordinary impact in their communities,” said Alessandra Lezama, CEO of TOOTRiS. “By pairing their leadership with our real-time technology and employer connections, we can help thousands of home-based programs reach more families, fill more seats, and grow sustainably.”
Family Child Care providers serve millions of children nationwide, offering flexible, culturally responsive, and relationship-based care that meets the diverse needs of families. Despite their importance, FCC educators are often underrecognized and underresourced. This partnership aims to change that by amplifying awareness, expanding access to tools and resources, and reinforcing FCC as a cornerstone of a strong and equitable child care system.
NAFCC, the only national organization dedicated exclusively to representing Family Child Care, has spent decades advocating for policies, standards, and supports that empower FCC educators. By partnering with TOOTRiS, NAFCC continues its mission to advance high-quality Family Child Care and ensure providers have a seat at the table in national conversations about child care and workforce development.
Together, NAFCC and TOOTRiS are committed to driving meaningful impact for providers, families, and communities—today and for the future of early care and education.
