WHY JOIN THE THRIVE NETWORK?

The Thrive Network provides free resources, professional development and peer connection for Oklahoma home child care providers and prospective providers. While you take care of working Oklahomans’ families, we take care of you, supplying the support and guidance you need to be successful.

BENEFITS

National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Membership
Free Telehealth and Teletherapy for you, your family and your assistants
Access to specialized trainings like the Pyramid Model Community of Practice
Subscription to shared services
Subscription to Brightwheel (child management software)
Monthly trainings tailored towards family child care home providers

Help Oklahoma Thrive - Support working parents and your community by becoming a child care provider today!

JOIN THRIVE

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YOUR
CHILD CARE
RESOURCE

Colette, Childcare Provider

“I am so grateful for the business coaching program and I hope it continues because it's been a lifesaver for me.”

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Thrive Network Consultants
(click on names to email)

North Central - Tracy Hinton

North East Region - Ryan Sierra

North West Region - Jesse Bailey

OKC Region - Alexiss Turner or Toni Johnson

South Central Region - Jessica Colungo

South East Region - Jamie Ashley

South West Region - Athena Jarvis

Tulsa Region - Patricia Lee or Taylor Compton

UPCOMING EVENTS

For information on how to attend events, please contact your local Thrive Network Consultant

North Central Region

Topic: Disability Awareness: Creating Welcoming Spaces
Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 9, 2025

North East Region

Topic: Infant Mental Health
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: July 26, 2025

North West Region

Topic: Project Wet
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Aug 9, 2025

OKC Region

Topic: Project Wet
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 2, 2025

South Central Region

Topic: Creative Art vs Arts & Crafts
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 9, 2025

South East Region

Topic: ASQ Training
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 9, 2025

South West Region

Topic: Be Alert, Not Alarmed: Fire Safety for Family Child Care Homes
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 9, 2025

Tulsa Region

Topic: Follow The Yellow Brick Road to NAFCC Accreditation Level 4
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: July 26, 2025

Spanish Providers Group

Topic: TBD
Location: TBD
Date: August 16, 2025

SEE MORE EVENTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

As a Thrive Network member you are also entitled to all resources available through the Oklahoma CCR&R network.

THRIVE RESOURCES

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WHY JOIN THE THRIVE NETWORK?

The Thrive Network provides free resources, professional development and peer connection for Oklahoma home child care providers and prospective providers. While you take care of working Oklahomans’ families, we take care of you, supplying the support and guidance you need to be successful.

BENEFITS

Help Oklahoma Thrive - Support working parents and your community by becoming a child care provider today!

YOUR CHILD CARE RESOURCE

Thrive Network Consultants (click on names to email)

UPCOMING EVENTS

North Central Region

Topic: Disability Awareness: Creating Welcoming Spaces Time: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Date: Aug. 9, 2025