Staffed Family Child Care Network
Family Child Care Networks offer providers opportunities to develop long term professional relationships and peer to peer support. When you become a member in a network, you will have access to supports and resources that can help you improve your business practices. The Family Child Care Networks are committed to working with you to provide free coaching, consultation and professional development to promote your business and meet the need of having quality child care accessible to families in your community.
CTAEYC is proud to be the Staffed Family Child Care Network
in Regions 3, 4, 5, and 6
Below, please find each Region's SFCCN Facilitator and their contact information.
Ready to complete registration for a Network? Please email your Region Facilitator.
We look forward to supporting you in your work as a Family Child Care Provider!
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Please reach out directly to your regional facilitator.
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SNOW what fun!!!
As this winter storm keeps us cozy indoors, we’re sharing a throwback to last week when children at Hartley Home Daycare got to enjoy the snow firsthand. Lots of smiles, movement, and winter fun!
"At Le Petit Family Daycare, we thoughtfully design our curriculum to nurture well-rounded children who are prepared to thrive in an interconnected world.
We proudly celebrate and embrace all cultures, creating an environment where every child feels valued, respected, and included. This year, the children enjoyed learning about and celebrating the Chinese New Year, exploring its traditions and customs in
a meaningful way." - Marta Lee, family child care provider in SFCCN Region 4
On Saturday, January 31, members of the Staffed Family Child Care Network Region 4
gathered at the Westport Library for an engaging workshop on Block Play,
presented by Jean Barresi. Participants explored the powerful role blocks play in early childhood programs—supporting problem-solving, creativity, language development,
and social skills. Educators also left with block kits and accessories to bring these
hands-on learning experiences back to their own programs.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success. We loved learning alongside you and can’t wait to see how block play comes to life in your classrooms!
Earlier this month, the Staffed Family Child Care Network in Region 4 hosted a Block Play workshop. Attendees learned why block play is so important in early childhood programs and how to encourage rich play. They also left with materials! Deb Rollinson from Bridgeport sent in this photo and said "The children at "Wee Care Day Care" love the unit blocks and accessories I received from the block workshop. Thank you!"
Provider Yanerys Aziz shared these joyful moments
of children fully immersed in block play.
“It’s incredible what children can do with these materials,” Yanerys says “They’ve been working on their projects
since early on—applying all their knowledge, including mathematics, sharing, taking turns, science…
and I can relate to what Jean said in class.”
Jean Barresi led this inspiring block play workshop
for SFCCN Region 5 earlier this spring.
We're so excited to see that learning come to life in the classroom!
We had a fantastic time during our recent Staffed Family Child Care Network Block Play Workshop in Region 6! A big shoutout to
Gloria from Just Like Home Day Care in Colchester,
who received her very own block set—and she couldn’t be happier!
The children are absolutely loving it and having so much fun
exploring, building, and learning through play.
Gloria shared her heartfelt thank you, and we’re so glad to see
the impact these materials are having in her program.
Two of CTAEYC's Staffed Family Child Care Network facilitators attended the Southeast Connecticut (SECT) Child Care Collective networking event.
This event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with family childcare providers, share valuable resources, and build stronger support systems.
Rachel did an amazing job representing Region 6 and had a great time
networking with providers and Staff Family Childcare Network
members—welcoming two new members to the network!
Katie P., SFCCN Facilitator in Region 3, joined educators,
vendors, and community members to talk about the real needs of
early childhood education in Northeastern Connecticut.
From discovering new tools and resources to sharing voices in powerful
focus groups, it was an afternoon full of insight and collaboration.
We had an incredible time at the Second Annual Networking Dinner,
hosted by The Hamden Partnership for Young Children.
This event brought together 20+ amazing Hamden family childcare
providers for an evening of connection, support, and fun!
Many of the family childcare educators are members of the Staffed Family Child Care Network, led by Jacquie Hernandez, SFCCN Facilitator for Region 5.
It was great to see so many members at the event!
"The children at Le Petit Family Daycare in Stratford are having so much fun with their Count & Link Activity toy from the Region 4 Staffed Family Child Care Network!
It’s a fantastic way for them to practice counting, linking, and learning numbers
through play. A big Thank You for this wonderful and educational gift -
the kids love it!" - Marta Lee Chiquito, FCC Educator in Stratford
Rachel Russo, our incredible Staffed Family Child Care Network facilitator for Region 6,
mailed out seeds to family child care educators to
celebrate Earth Day — helping little hands learn big
lessons about caring for our planet.
A big thank you to Kemesha Reynolds for sharing these
beautiful photos of her children planting their seeds.
It’s inspiring to see the joy, curiosity, and connection to
nature that starts with something so small.
Rainy days are just another reason to play!
Pure joy from Family Child Care educator
Tonya Ohlund at The Clubhouse Family
in Coventry,
where every drop sparks a smile.