National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC) Fee Waiver and Reimbursement

Eligible members of Staffed Family Child Care Network can apply for FREE NAFCC Membership and Accreditation.

Eligible members can also get reimbursed for any Membership or Accreditation fees if you paid out of pocket after July 1 2023.

211 Child Care

As a child care provider, you are helping parents balance their work and family responsibilities. You also make a lasting impact on the lives of the young children in your care. By providing children with a loving, nurturing, learning environment you are critical to their development and future! The Family Child Care Network Hub congratulates you on your efforts to provide quality child care!

Access the 211 Child Care Provider Portal

211 Child Care invites you to access your profile in our online provider portal! This system is designed to make it easy and convenient for child care providers to make program updates, report program status, report available openings and much more!

Background Checks and Fingerprinting Services

Anyone working as a Licensed Home Provider must complete a background check through the Office of Early Childhood.

Provider Orientation (POP) training for Home Based Care 4 Kids Providers

Provider Orientation (POP) training is a mandatory training for all home based Care 4 Kids providers (licensed and unlicensed). This training focuses on health and safety, child development, Care 4 Kids procedures, and CSEA-SEIU information.

Connecticut Nurses Association

Nurse consultation is available to family child providers! Visit the CT Nurses Association webstite for information on health and safety policy, access to webinars and trainings and many additional helpful resources!

Access monthly Family Child Care Health and Safety Bulletins

Family Child Care Health and Safety Resources

Access Health and Safety Webinars and Trainings

National Association of Family Child Care (NAFCC)

A national professional association dedicated solely to promoting high quality early care and education in home base setting

NAFCC Membership

Learn how to become a member and receive member benefits

NAFCC Accreditation

Learn about NAFCC accreditation standards to obtain national recognition

NAFCC Policy and Advocacy

Sign up to receive action alerts on national policy that impacts family child care programs

Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP)

The Early Childhood Consultation Partnership (ECCP®) program is one of the first statewide, comprehensive, data driven, Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation programs in the nation.

ECCP® provides early childhood mental health promotion, prevention and intervention services to children who are at risk of suspension/expulsion from early care and education settings due to behavioral and mental health concerns. This is done through consultation, capacity building and treatment planning around individual children-families and classrooms.

Find a Consultant

Pyramid Model

Use the Pyramid Model to promote young children’s social and emotional development and prevent and address challenging behavior. Connecticut is a state that supports the social and emotional well-being of all young children and their families.

Take training at your own pace.

View the Pyramid Pages Newsletter

The monthly newsletter focuses on social learning and development. It has helpful tips and resources for family child care providers and famlies.

Other Resources at your fingertips

Learn of other important resources available to you such as the Back Pack Series of handouts that help providers and families work together.