Join a community that celebrates and supports you. Our specialized cohorts provide the coaching, peer connections, and expert training you need to grow your business and your impact.
Choose the cohort that best fits your professional development goals. Each program offers unique benefits tailored to help you succeed. The cohorts described below are available to family child care educators and families who have joined the NC Family Child Care Home Collaborative.
Master the “business side” of child care. This cohort is designed for providers who want to move from surviving to thriving by mastering the financial and administrative foundations of a successful Family Child Care program.
Financial Mastery: Learn effective budgeting and cashflow management.
Tax Readiness: Get professional guidance on tax strategies and preparation specific to home-based businesses.
Sustainable Growth: Implement marketing and enrollment strategies to keep your program full.
Expert Support: Access one-on-one business coaching and practical toolkits.
Understand and build on your relationship with the children in your care. Through eight 90-minute sessions, this parenting education program helps you navigate the emotional needs of young children through the internationally recognized Circle of Security framework.
Emotional Intelligence: Better understand and respond to children’s emotional needs.
Behavior Management: Learn tools to help children manage their emotions and behaviors effectively.
Attachment Science: Gain deep insights into the importance of attachment in healthy child development.
Collaborative Learning: Share experiences in a supportive, relationship-focused environment.
Strengthen your skills as a changemaker. The NPLI cohort empowers you with the tools and network needed to advocate for children, families, and the Family Child Care profession at large. Cohorts are available in both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 sessions.
Advocacy Skills: Learn how to effectively advocate for children within the Family Child Care system.
Public Speaking: Practice and master the skills needed to share your voice in public forums.
Professional Networking: Build a powerful network with parents and caregivers across North Carolina.
Leadership Growth: Develop your identity as a professional leader and community agent of change.