Florida Family Child Care Home Association, Inc.

06/05/2026

"Enhancing Our Minds...... in 2026"
Schedule of Events:

Thursday, June 25

6:00 p.m. Special Opening Ceremony & Awards

6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opening

Friday, June 26

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Workshops

and Exhibit Hall open (9:00 am- 5:30 pm, closed 11:30am-1:30 for All Conference Luncheon)

11:30 am - 1:30 pm Conference Luncheon with Cari Miller & Courtney Smith

Saturday, June 27

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Keynote: Holly Elissa Bruno Accreditation Recognition 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops

and Exhibit Hall open (9:00 am- 3:30 pm)

1:45-3:00pm Concilio Latino

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Keynote: Dawn Espinoza

8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Provider Celebration & DJ with D-One Entertainment, Deshunn Cummings!

Sunday, June 28

9:00 Keynote: Lillian Hubler Tobin & Annual General Meeting

Register NOW!
https://familychildcare.org/product/full-conference-registration/

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

4 days left for Early Bird Rate! (thru June 8)

You owe it to yourself to...

JOIN US in Kissimmee

ENHANCE your mind

NETWORK with your peers

FFCCHA Conference is for YOU!

Don't delay, its only 3 weeks away! See you in June!

Help boost our conference attendance

by recruiting a New Attendee to register for conference!

Hotel Scholarships for First-Time Attendees!

First-Timers - the earlier you submit, the sooner you will be qualified and then notified of your hotel scholarship ($175 value). 7 nights have already been awarded!

Requirements to apply: See First Timer LINK below

Current FFCCHA Educator member
Registered for FFCCHA Conference
Reserved at least 1 hotel night at the Embassy Suites, Kissimmee
Never attended FFCCHA conference in the past.
Winners will be notified as soon as the application requirements have been verified.

The earlier you submit, the sooner you will be qualified and then notified of your hotel scholarship ($175 value). 4 Requirements to apply: Current FFCCHA Educator member, Registered for FFCCHA Conference, Reserved at least 1 hotel night at the Embassy Suites, Kissimmee, Never attended FFCCHA confer...

06/04/2026

Join Us in Kissimmee!

4 days left to Reserve hotel room at group rate -
Deadline June 8
Embassy Suites

4955 Kyngs Heath Road

Kissimmee, FL 34746

Book Group Rate $175 for FFCCHA June 24-28

Book your hotel room for the event at special rates, available here on an exclusive basis.

06/04/2026

Invitation for Mind Sponsors!

We need your support in helping to make this high-quality event a great success! In keeping with our conference theme, we would appreciate your help in contacting businesses, groups or individuals to encourage them to be one of our “Mind” Sponsors. See Levels below:

Curious Minds: $250 Inquisitive Minds: $1,500
Creative Minds: $500 Innovative Minds: $2,500
Caring Minds: $1,000 The Ultimate Mind: $5,000 or more

Call for Sponsors Link:

The Florida Family Child Care Home Association (FFCCHA) invites you to join us in making a positive difference for children by sponsoring our Annual Conference. Our theme this coming year is “Enhancing Our Minds” and it will be held in Clearwater Beach, Florida. FFCCHA is a statewide non-profit ...

06/03/2026

Pre-Conference Options:
Scholarships available for Pre-conference training too!

Wednesday, June 24 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ME! M.E.N.T.O.R.ing Essentials (Part 1) Passionate about guiding and empowering others? Join the first part of the 12-hour Florida peer M.E.N.T.O.R. Program! Become equipped to Mentor, Educate, Nurture, Train, Observe and Role Model. Applicants must be accepted into the program prior to attending this class. Contact Abbie Bill at 561-445-7333 or [email protected] for qualifications and an application. Applications are due by May 25, 2026.

Thursday, June 25 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Mentor I Certification (Part 2)

Thursday, June 25 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Author Study: The Whimsical World of Laura Numeroff Explore the playful, cause-and-effect world of Laura Numeroff. Students examine her circular plots, lively characters, and humorous patterns through read-alouds and discussion. They identify themes, analyze illustrations, and write their own “If You Give…” stories to build sequencing and cause-and-effect skills.

Thursday, June 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Behavior Mastery (Heart-Centered Classroom Management) by Ron Shuali Behavior Mastery is a research-informed, brain-based social-emotional system that helps adults master themselves first to create Win-Win environments for children. Through real-life videos, partner activities, breathwork, and playful practice, participants learn 5 transformative tools to reduce resistance, interrupt attention-seeking, and empower strong-willed, neurodivergent students as leaders.

Thursday, June 25 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Author Study: The Imaginative Life and Works of Shel Silverstein Students explore Shel Silverstein’s poems and illustrations through reading and discussion. They analyze his humor, rhyme, and themes of kindness and imagination, then create original poems inspired by his distinctive style.

Thursday, June 25 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Teach & Sign: The Complete Program for Preschool Classrooms (Ages 3-5) This session equips Family Child Care professionals with practical strategies to embed sign-enhanced learning into daily routines. Participants learn to use American Sign Language to support social-emotional skills, classroom management, transitions, storytelling, and early literacy for preschoolers. All to create calmer environments, clearer communication, and stronger school readiness.

REGISTER HERE:
https://familychildcare.org/product-category/ffccha-conference/

06/03/2026

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