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FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME (FCCH) LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Applications are currently being accepted for Class 12 in Fall 2024 

Join other FCCH providers for this unique training in business essentials!  

Beyond the daily interactions with children, your family child care home is also a business. Providers who use sound business practices encounter less stress and are more likely to continue in the field. This class is designed to help you establish and implement business practices that improve overall program quality, covering information on contracts and policies, recordkeeping and taxes, money management and retirement, marketing and community/parent relations, legal issues, and your role as an employer. Attend six Saturday sessions over a 6-month period and receive 42 hours of formal training credit. Registration Fee $150.

Agenda

Training Dates 
Spring 2024 - Class 11
Fall 2024 - Class 12 - Accepting Applications

Session 1
January 13, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

July 20, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

Session 2
February 3, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

August 24, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

Session 3
March 16, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

September 28, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

Session 4
April 20, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

October 26, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

Session 5
June 1, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

November 16, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

Session 6
June 29, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

December 7, 2024 (9:00-4:00)

Apply Now!

You may fax the application to (405) 799-7634, email pdas@ou.edu, or mail the application to:

CECPD
Attn: Leadership Academy
1801 N. Moore Ave.
Moore, OK 73160

For questions contact:
Deanna Poljanowski
Email: pdas@ou.edu
Toll-free statewide: 1-888-446-7608

Print the application.

Session topics include:

1 - Quality Program Improvement: Leadership, Advocacy, and Sound Business Practices 

2 - Building Foundations of Success : Business Basics and Record Keeping 

3 - Strengthening Business Relationships : Effectively Using Contracts and Policies 

4 - Establishing Your Financial Future : Money Management and Retirement Planning 

5 - Smart Strategies: Navigating Marketing and Legal Issues 

6 - Leading with Integrity: Enhancing Quality in Family Child Care Homes

Application Requirements

  • Own or direct a licensed Family Child Care Home 
  • Commit to attending all 6 sessions and completing an initial Business Administration Scale (BAS) assessment prior to the completion of the final session and a follow-up BAS 12-18 months later 
  • Preference given to applicants that provide state subsidized child care 


    • Additional Information: 

    • Applicants accepted for the class who reside more than 60 miles from the training facility will be eligible for overnight lodging the Friday night before each training session at no cost to the participant. 
    • A $750 Family Child Care Home Leadership Academy Stipend is available for applicants who have attended all sessions and complete an initial BAS assessment. ($400 for Academies started between July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2023). Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for this stipend program.  
    • The Business Administration Scale (BAS) is a tool used to evaluate the quality of business practices, designed specifically for Family Child Care Homes. By completing a BAS, programs can identify strengths and areas for improvement to enhance overall effectiveness and sustainability. For more information on the BAS assessment, contact one of our certified BAS assessors: Jessica Thompson ( jthompson221@ou.edu) or Juanita Hall (JuanitaLHall@ou.edu)

    Questions:  Contact Deanna Poljanowski or Lori Felker at 405.799.6383 or toll-free statewide 1-888-446-7608.