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SUMMARY:Outstanding Accredited Provider Nominations Deadline
DESCRIPTION:All NAFCC Accredited FCC Homes – Please tell us ALL about your family child care home program!  \nSend essay to: FFCCHA Accredited Award 2026 Outstanding Accredited Provider Award \n2050 Ryan Road\, St Augustine\, FL  32092  Postmark by April 6\, 2026 <— DEADLINE EXTENDED \nOR e-mail:  renieroach@yahoo.com Type ACCREDITED PROVIDER ESSAY in the subject line \nQuestions?  Call Renie Roach at 904-392-5366 \n2026 Premio por ser una proveedora por excelencia \nAsociación Florida Family Child Care Home \nEnvíe ensayó a: FFCCHA Premio de Acreditación \n2050 Ryan Road\, St Augustine\, FL  32092   Fecha Limite: 6 de Abril\, 2026 <— DEADLINE EXTENDED \nCorreo electrónico: renieroach@yahoo.com  Escriba ensayo de Proveedora Acreditada en la línea de asunto \nPreguntas? Llamar a Sarai Marquez a 407-978-2131 o Correo electronico: latinoliaison@familychildcare.org \nNota: el premio de acreditación por excelencia es dado a un proveedor activo de FFCCHA y acreditado por la asociación national de Family Childcare (NAFCC). El ganador será reconocido en la conferencia de FFCCHA en Junio 2026 en Embassy Suites\, KIssimmee\, Florida.  La registración para la conferencia será responsabilidad de el ganador. Nosotros los motivamos a qué aplique para la beca de registración de voluntarios/hospiciadores. \nNote: The Outstanding Accredited Provider Award is given to one FFCCHA provider chapter member currently accredited by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). The winner will be recognized at the FFCCHA conference. The winner of this award will receive one complimentary hotel night accommodation at the Embassy Suites in Kissimmee\, FL during the 2026 FFCCHA conference in June.  \nRegistration to the FFCCHA conference is the responsibility of the winner.  We encourage you to apply separately with FFCCHA for a registration scholarship as a hostess/volunteer.
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/outstanding-accredited-provider-nominations-deadline/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road\, Kissimmee\, Florida\, 34746
ORGANIZER;CN="Renie Roach":MAILTO:renieroach@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260408
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CREATED:20180109T050048Z
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SUMMARY:Essay Awards for Provider & Advocate Hall of Fame\, AHAP(Agencies Helping Associations Prosper) Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Nominate someone for the 3 awards! These awards can be won only 1 time – previous winners do not apply. \n\n2026 Annual Essay Awards Deadline: April 7\n2026 Premio ensayó anual Fecha limite: 7 de Abril\n\nSUBMIT a 300 word essay describing specific examples on how and why the person or organization you nominate is outstanding\, fits the description\, and is well-deserving of the annual award. Someter un ensayo de 300 palabras de como y porqué usted a nominado excepcional a la persona o organización.  Describa de el porque se merece este premio anual el candidato. \nAHAP – AGENCIES HELP ASSOCIATIONS PROSPER \nThe AHAP award is given to an organization such as an Agency\, Coalition\, Food Program\, College\, etc. that has given support and helped your local chapter association or providers above and beyond their regular services.  El premio AHAP es dado a las agencias como: coaliciones\, programa de la comida\, universidades\, etc.  que han dado soporte y han ayudado a los chapter de la asociación más allá de sus servicios regulares. \nFFCCHA – FAMILY CHILD CARE HALL OF FAME –  \nThe Hall of Fame awards are the most prestigious awards given by FFCCHA\, Inc.  This award is given to a FCC Provider and an Advocate (non-provider) in the state of Florida that exemplifies Family Child Care.   Each has separate qualifications.  The winners must submit an 8 x 10 photo for the conference Hall of Fame display board. \nFFCCHA – Salón de la Fama \nEl salón de la fama es el premio más prestigiado que es dado por FFCCHA Inc\, este premio es dado a una proveedora y a una defensora de niños (que no es proveedora) en el estado de la Florida que ilustra Family Child care. Cada una tiene sus requisitos\, la o (el) ganador debe someter una fotografía tamaño 8×10 para el tablero de el salón de la fama en la conferencia. \nPROVIDER HALL OF FAME –The Provider must promote the state association – FFCCHA\, Inc. throughout the state of Florida and have outstanding leadership qualities such as:  a professional role model\, positive character\, integrity\, and a mentor to all providers.  They must be a member of FFCCHA for at least 3 years.  Proveedora del salón de la fama– la proveedora debe promover la asociación Estatal FFCCHA inc. a nivel del Estado de la Florida. Tener cualidades sobresalientes de liderazgo como: modelo de conducta profesional\, carácter positivo\, integridad y mentor para todas las proveedoras. Deben de ser miembros de FFCCHA al memos por 3 años.  \nADVOCATE HALL OF FAME – The Advocate is a non-provider that is very supportive and promotes the state association – FFCCHA\, Inc. and promotes family child care as a profession. Defensora de el salón de la fama – La defensora no debe de ser una proveedora que da mucho aporte y promueve la asociación estatal FFCCHA\, Inc y promueve Family Child Care como una profesión.
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/annual-essay-awards-deadline/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road\, Kissimmee\, Florida\, 34746
ORGANIZER;CN="Renie Roach":MAILTO:renieroach@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260410T153919
CREATED:20260301T150149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T055534Z
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SUMMARY:Finance Training and Full Board Mtg\, Ocala
DESCRIPTION:FFCCHA Quarterly Training and Full Board Meeting\nApril 25\, 2026 (Saturday)\nTime: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nTraining Time: 9:00 -11:00 am\n\nFinancial Foundations for FCC Business Owners \n\n\nJoin us to learn about the additional products\, services\, and resources available to support your financial goals. This engaging workshop will highlight business banking\, commercial insurance\, and financial advising tailored to meet your business needs. Participants will explore topics including the differences between personal and business banking\, business lending opportunities\, strategies for improving personal credit\, and planning for retirement. The session will also address options and resources available if your homeowner’s insurance coverage is canceled.  Presenters: Kenricia Mercer\, Yasias Young\, Darius Harrison\, Michael Haupt\, GTE Financial Team\n\nFFCCHA Quarterly Training and Full Board Meeting \nTime: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Evening Reception\nTraining\, Full Board Meeting & Hotel Location:\nStaybridge Suites\, Ocala\n4627 NW Blitchton Road\nOcala\, FL  34482 \nApril 24-25 Hotel Link for FFCCHA Group Rate \nHotel Reservation Deadline: March 23\, 2026 \nNotes \n\nYou must submit a registration form.\nYou must be present for the entire training session to receive a certificate.\nDeadline is March 23 to reserve a hotel.\nDeadline is April 18th to register for the training.\nComplete the evaluation form after the training.\n\n\nTraining questions?  Contact: training@familychildcare.org or call 813-493-0828 or email scholarship@familychildcare.org
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/finance-training-and-full-board-mtg-ocala/
LOCATION:Staybridge Suites – Equestrian\, 4627 NW Blitchton Rd.\, Ocala\, FL\, 34482
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
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SUMMARY:Deadline to enter the Photo Contest - your child's photo could be inside the heart next year!
DESCRIPTION:2026 Parent Sponsor Entry Form(color version) to Display at Capitol Rotunda (must be sent by Feb 14 for Tallahassee display on February 22-27) and the June Conference. 2025 Parent Sponsor Photo Entry Form BxW for the photo contest on the 2028 Conference materials.  2026 Forma de entrar  en Espanol and 2025 Photo Entry Form BxW en Espanol Deadline is May 5\, 2026 for the Photo Contest for 2028 \nYou can mail payment or  submit photo contest online on the FFCCHA Conference shop \nFor a $15 donation\, your child can also enter a photo contest for the hand-shaped heart FFCCHA Conference Logo for “Enhancing Our Minds in 2026.” Note: Parent or child(ren) name will not be printed on conference marketing materials. Photo Contest Rules in order to be able to use the photo in print publications. \n1. E-mail entries must contain a hi-resolution color photograph uploaded in compliance with the Contest requirements\, in JPEG format with picture dimensions at least 1800 x 1200 pixels and 300 dpi. Send to: jjbrown@thechildrensforum.com \n2. Entries that contain photographs (digital) that do not comply with the specifications or any other requirements stated herein will be automatically disqualified. \n3. All Entries become the property of Sponsor\, and none will be acknowledged or returned. Sponsor is not responsible for lost\, late\, incomplete\, invalid\, unintelligible\, or misdirected entries. \n4. Entries that contain inappropriate images such as but not limited to nudity will be disqualified. \n5. Entries that contain any type of advertising or logo images will be disqualified. This includes visible clothing brands. \n6. Child(ren) must currently be in care at a family child care home of a provider member of FFCCHA. \n7. Parent or legal guardian must sign and submit a photo release. \n8. Deadline for photo submissions is May 5\, 2026. \nTips for making sure your photo qualifies for the contest: \n1. Make sure your camera is set on the highest pixel setting. The file size will be large\, but big can be reduced by the graphic designer. Small pictures can’t be enlarged! \n2. When emailing your digital photo\, do NOT reduce the file size. Keep it at the original size. \n3. If your computer or email system does not want to send it because the file size is too large\, save the picture to a CD and mail the CD in a protective CD case. \n4. Close up shots are best\, zoom in on the child(s) face. These are the priceless shots we need for the FFCCHA publications. \n5. Photography from professional photographers are not acceptable and will not be acknowledged or returned.
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/deadline-to-enter-the-photo-contest/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road\, Kissimmee\, Florida\, 34746
ORGANIZER;CN="Patricia Williams":MAILTO:patriciawilliamsfcch@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
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SUMMARY:National Provider Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Provider Appreciation Day website \nMay 8\, 2026 Provider Day 2026 Provider Day Letter To Parents  2026 Espanol pagina de padres \nDear Parents\, \nAll year long your child care provider gives to your child and family from 2026ProviderDayLetterToParentsSpanishGFtheir heart. Friday\, May 8th\, 2026 is a day to give back. Provider Appreciation Day is the national day of recognition for child care providers. This day was purposely selected to be celebrated annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day. It is a day to give a special “thank you” to providers for their dedication to this profession. \nParents with children in child care are encouraged to take this day to show their child care provider how much they appreciate her/him.  It takes a very special person to work in this field and their contribution to the quality of family life frequently goes unnoticed.  Do not let this day go by without a special thank you to this person who is so important to your child.  It does not have to be an elaborate gift\, nor do you have to spend a lot of time or money.  A nice thank you card or a letter of appreciation from you and your child would mean the world to them. \nA few suggestions for a special ‘thank you’ are: \n\nGet together with other parents to create a surprise\nSend flowers or a plant for the yard\nBring lunch for the provider and children\nBuy learning materials or equipment for the play area\nWork with your child to create a special remembrance\nProvide a gift certificate for their hobby or special interest\nGift card for a local restaurant\, movie theater\, or nail salon\nSponsor provider to attend the FFCCHA conference in June\n\nFlorida Family Child Care Home Association Thanks You for taking the time to select a quality family child care environment for your child. \nSincerely\, \nGertrude Freeman-Ford – FFCCHA President \n 
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/national-provider-appreciation-day/
ORGANIZER;CN="Gertrude Freeman-Ford":MAILTO:president@familychildcare.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260410T153919
CREATED:20160121T085717Z
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SUMMARY:Early Bird Deadline for FFCCHA Conference Registration
DESCRIPTION:2026 FFCCHA Conference Brochure  – coming soon! \nFor more information visit:  https://familychildcare.org/annual-conference/ \nRegister online now! \nIncludes information on pre-conference\, speakers\, schedule\, DJ night\, hotel reservations and Mind Sponsors! \nMark your calendar! \nRegistration increases $30 on June 1\, 2026.
URL:https://familychildcare.org/training/early-bird-deadline-for-ffccha-conference-registration/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites\, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road\, Kissimmee\, Florida\, 34746
ORGANIZER;CN="Karan Hiester":MAILTO:conference@familychildcare.org
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