West Virginia Family Child Care Providers.

06/07/2026

The WV Family Child Care Needs Assessment has been open for one week!

This survey is your opportunity to share the realities of operating a family child care program in West Virginia. We want to hear about enrollment, workforce challenges, licensing, provider wellness, policy issues, and the supports you need to thrive.

Complete the survey and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a $500 cash prize!

📅 Survey Open: June 1–30, 2026
⏱ Takes about 30 minutes

Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/Ak14UT156yhoSwnZ9

Family child care providers are the backbone of child care in West Virginia. Let's make sure your voice is heard.

Please like, comment, and share to help us reach providers in all 55 counties!

06/06/2026

Family Child Care Is Better Together

Running a family child care program can sometimes feel isolating. You're managing your business, caring for children, supporting families, keeping up with regulations, and planning for the future, all while often working on your own.

That's why the West Virginia Family Child Care Network exists.

Our goal is simple: to bring family child care providers together to learn from one another, support one another, and strengthen family child care across our state.

As part of the network, you'll have opportunities to:
-Connect with providers from across West Virginia
-Stay informed about policy and advocacy efforts
-Access training and professional development
-Learn about quality improvement and accreditation
-Share your ideas, concerns, and successes
-Help shape the future of family child care in West Virginia

Whether you've been providing care for 20 years or just opened your doors, your voice matters.

Join the conversation. Build connections. Be part of a growing network dedicated to supporting family child care providers and the children and families they serve.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/FcN3PRiExVowansS6

06/03/2026

Family child care providers are the backbone of early learning in West Virginia.

The West Virginia Family Child Care Network is building a statewide community of family child care providers and we want you to be a part of it! Whether you're a new provider, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, you don't have to do this work alone.

Join us today and help shape the future of family child care in West Virginia.
https://forms.gle/U9r11m97CtmctuWk9

06/02/2026

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT
Building Bridges. Raising Voices. Shaping Futures.

Join family child care educators, trainers, coaches, advocates, and early childhood leaders from across the nation for three days of learning, networking, inspiration, and leadership development.

July 16–18, 2026 (Pre-Conference July 15)
Chicago, Illinois

Register today and help shape the future of Family Child Care!

Register today to connect with industry leaders, gain practical strategies, earn professional development opportunities, and celebrate the power of Family Child Care.

Register Here: https://nafcc.org/conference/

06/02/2026

Thank you, Secretary Kris Warner WV Secretary of State's Office for visiting one of our Tier 3 The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accredited family child care programs. Thank you for understanding the importance of child care, including family child care in the conversation, and for caring!

06/01/2026

The WV Family Child Care Needs Assessment is now open!

This survey is your opportunity to share the realities of operating a family child care program in West Virginia. We want to hear about enrollment, workforce challenges, licensing, provider wellness, policy issues, and the supports you need to thrive.

The information gathered will help guide future advocacy efforts, training opportunities, funding priorities, and policy recommendations that impact family child care providers across our state.

Complete the survey and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a $500 cash prize!

📅 Survey Open: June 1–30, 2026
⏱ Takes about 30 minutes

Take the survey here:
https://forms.gle/Ak14UT156yhoSwnZ9

Family child care providers are the backbone of child care in West Virginia. Let's make sure your voice is heard.

Please like, comment, and share to help us reach providers in all 55 counties!

05/12/2026

The National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) is excited to announce Mychal Threets as a keynote speaker for the 2026 National Annual Conference in Chicago!

Known for spreading joy, literacy, and inspiration, Mychal will bring an uplifting message to family child care educators from across the country. His keynote will remind us of the power of connection, storytelling, and creating spaces where children, families, and educators feel seen, valued, and celebrated.

Register today and be part of the 2026 NAFCC National Annual Conference!
https://nafcc.org/conference/

05/12/2026

Now open to Facility Directors!

Please register to join us for the upcoming Child Care Center Directors’ Meeting on May 28, 2026.

Registration Details (Limited Space):

-Audience: This meeting is for center directors only.

-Limit: Registration is restricted to one administrator per program.

-Substitutions: If the Center Director cannot attend, they may appoint one other administrator to attend in their place.

-Second Administrator Slots: Additional slots for a second administrator may become available closer to the event date, subject to approval by the Division of Early Care and Education. A separate notification will be sent if these slots open up.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13R9P2K0DcdRPxnR_EI7-rtVi4zIlqgV7HDe2UXhuxmY/viewform?edit_requested=true

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars! 💐

Provider Appreciation Day is Friday, May 8 — a special day to celebrate family child care educators who care for, teach, and support our youngest learners every day.

Join NAFCC for a virtual celebration on Friday as we recognize the family child care educators whose work helps children thrive, families work, and communities grow.

Visit our website to learn more: https://nafcc.org/fcc-appreciation/

04/30/2026

I wish West Virginia Family Child Care Providers were included in this. Family child care providers make up the vast majority of child care providers in West Virginia and should be included in these conversations. West Virginia Department of Human Services

Please register to join us for the upcoming Child Care Center Directors’ Meeting on May 28, 2026.

Registration Details (Limited Space):

-Audience: This meeting is for center directors only.

-Limit: Registration is restricted to one administrator per program.

-Substitutions: If the Center Director cannot attend, they may appoint one other administrator to attend in their place.

-Second Administrator Slots: Additional slots for a second administrator may become available closer to the event date, subject to approval by the Division of Early Care and Education. A separate notification will be sent if these slots open up.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13R9P2K0DcdRPxnR_EI7-rtVi4zIlqgV7HDe2UXhuxmY/viewform?edit_requested=true