National accreditation recognizes family child care programs committed to high-quality standards and continuous improvement. Dr. Angela-Perla Almodovar, Accreditation Observer and At-Large member of the Accreditation Council, encourages family child care providers to pursue accreditation as a mark of excellence in early education.
www.nafcc.org/accreditation/
Here are our recommended Early Childhood conferences and events to start 2026.
📅 January 14–15, 2026
📍 Mission Inn, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
A professional learning event for early childhood educators (PK–Grade 3), featuring keynote speakers and breakout sessions on best practices, play, literacy, wellness, and more.
🔗 Register & details: FCIS Early Childhood Institute (Florida Council of Independent Schools)
📅 Proposal Deadline: January 21, 2026
📍 Washington, DC (Conference Dec 5–8, 2026)
Early childhood professionals are invited to submit presentation proposals for the NAEYC Annual Conference, the largest gathering of ECE practitioners and leaders in the world—a great way to share your expertise!
🔗 Submit or learn more: NAEYC 2026 Annual Conference
Call for Proposals.
📅 January 29–30, 2026
📍 San Jose, CA
This summit brings together educators, administrators, and advocates to explore innovative approaches in early learning, workforce development, family engagement, funding strategies, and more.
🔗 Register & details: EveryChild CA Impact Summit.
