National Child Care Association

05/27/2026

Don’t miss this practical, no-fluff webinar with NCCA and Noelle D’Inteno with The Director’s The Director's Club, today at 1PM EST!

If your staff meetings feel rushed or unproductive, this session gives you a clear, realistic framework you can start using right away.

💡 You’ll learn how to:
→ Run engaging, effective meetings
→ Plan across the year (without overwhelm)
→ Strengthen team collaboration & accountability
→ Reinforce expectations + capture staff input

Built for real child care leaders ready for solutions that actually stick.

Ready to lead meetings your team truly benefits from?
Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/4uUH9rY

05/22/2026

🚨 FOUR ALARM FIRE FOR CHILD CARE 🚨

If the ARPA funding cliff hit hard, this is next. A new Final Rule rolls back key CCDF protections that kept child care stable and affordable.

❌ No more pay based on enrollment
❌ No more prospective (upfront) payments
❌ No 7% cap on family co-pays
❌ Cuts to direct provider funding

What this means:
Unstable funding. Rising costs for families. Programs at risk of closing.

Child care is the workforce behind the workforce and this puts it all at risk.

📢 Take action. Speak up. Share this.

Read the full details on what this means for providers:
State Of Play: Rules and Regulations - First Five Years Fund 🔗 https://www.ffyf.org/2026/05/11/state-of-play-nprm/

05/21/2026

⏰ Only a few days to register, don’t miss this!

Join National Child Care Association and Noelle D’Inteno with The Director's Club & ScribbleTime A Center for Early Learning for a practical, no-fluff webinar designed to help you turn routine staff meetings into powerful leadership tools.

If your staff meetings feel rushed, inconsistent, or unproductive this session will give you a clear, realistic framework you can start using immediately.

💡 In this session, attendees will learn how to:
→ Structure effective, engaging staff meetings
→ Plan meetings across the year (without the overwhelm)
→ Strengthen team collaboration and accountability
→ Use real-life examples of leadership and professional development topics
→ Reinforce expectations after the meeting ends
→ Capture staff input and topics all year long
This is built for real child care leaders facing real challenges and ready for solutions that actually stick.

If you’re ready to lead meetings your team actually benefits from, this session is for you.

Register Now 👉https://bit.ly/4uUH9rY

05/15/2026

05/11/2026

What a wonderful time at the Early Educators Empowerment Conference in Providence, RI- had a chance to see old friends and make new ones along the way!!! ✨

We are so grateful for the inspiring and informative sessions, conversations and shared passion of those who are committed to empowering early educators and strengthening the future of child care.

Huge thank you to Erica, Christina, the Child Care Director's Chair staff and everyone who helped make this event so meaningful! 🤩

The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation - NECPA

05/08/2026

Today, and every day, NCCA thanks child care providers for the tireless work they do to care for, teach, and support children and families!

We know every day is not easy, but providers continue to show up with heart, dedication, and resilience.

As we celebrate providers everywhere, we also remain committed to ensuring lawmakers recognize that appreciation should not be in lip service only but must be matched with sustainable funding and policies that truly support the child care workforce!

05/01/2026

Want to help guide Child Care Licensing during the Sunset Commission? Please take our 5 minute survey - your feedback matters!

Survey Link: https://form.jotform.com/261168359006155

05/01/2026

What does it take to carry on a family legacy in child care? Whitney McCrory’s story is both inspiring and eye-opening. From her mom’s humble beginnings in 1982 to running three five-star centers today, Whitney shares how passion and high standards can span generations.

Want to hear how she keeps her mom’s vision alive? Tune in to the podcast for the full journey!

👉 Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/953587/episodes/19010238

04/29/2026

Join NCCA and Sydney Vinson with Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning, TODAY for a powerful, action-driven webinar designed for child care leaders who are ready to strengthen their teams and future-proof their programs!

You’ll walk away with real strategies to:
→ Confidently lead Gen Z + multi-generational teams
→ Understand why teachers leave—and how to keep them
→ Build a strong, sustainable leadership pipeline
→ Create a culture your staff actually want to stay in
→ Attract and retain high-quality talent

Strong teams don’t happen by chance, they’re built with intention! ✨

👉 Join Us Today!: https://bit.ly/3QQqQh7