Child Care Directors Chair

10/12/2026

Big moves happen when vision meets financial clarity. 💰

We’re excited to welcome Donna Wafer, CEO of Top Dollar CFO Consulting, as a Guest Speaker at Bust A Move Summit 2027! 🎤

Get ready for valuable insights, powerful connections, and conversations that could change your next move.

🔥 Don’t hear about it later—be in the room!

📍 Hot Springs, AR
📅 March 18–21, 2027

🎟️ Your next move starts here. Get your ticket!

10/05/2026

Registration cost is $200 per person and includes 8 hours of WV STARS training, an annual WVAYC membership valued at $45 and breakfast at the retreat. Complete one form per participant. An additional $8 will be added to those paying via credit card to cover mandatory fees.

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

Attention Members!!
Directors' Retreat Registration is now open and an email has been sent with the link and speaker announcement!!

10/01/2026

We are proud to announce the speakers for this year's Directors' Retreat!!!

10/01/2026

Hope to see you there.

09/23/2026

Counting the days till I am back in Texas!!!

09/20/2026

EMPLOYERS - BRING YOUR STAFF FOR FREE to our Conference! (ECE, Family Child Care)

Yes, **FREE!** 🙌

Join us on **October 24, 2026** for MAAEYC’s Fall Conference, **The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care** at Holyoke Community College.

💰 **Eligible ECE employers can have the cost of their employees’ conference participation FULLY REIMBURSED through workforce funding supported by Governor Healey.**

That means you can give your educators a full day of:
✨ Professional development
✨ Practical tools and strategies
✨ Connection with other ECE professionals
✨ Inspiration and renewal
✨ Time to recharge and reconnect with the joy of early childhood

**And your program may not have to pay the cost.**

👩‍🏫 Bring one staff member.
👩‍🏫👩‍🏫 Bring your whole team.
👩‍🏫👩‍🏫👩‍🏫 Bring everyone you can!

📅 **Saturday, October 24, 2026**
📍 **Holyoke Community College | PeoplesBank Conference Center**

🎟️ Don’t leave funding on the table — register your staff today!

👉 Register here: https://www.rsvpbook.com/MAAEYCFall2026

👉 Apply for funding here: https://commcorp.formtitan.com/ftproject/wtfp-express-program-grant-application

👉Learn more:
https://commcorp.org/workforce-training-fund-policy-updates/

*Funding eligibility and reimbursement requirements apply.*

09/15/2026

Tomorrow is the day! The Early Education Empowerment Virtual Summit kicks off Wednesday, September 16, at 10 AM ET, and we can’t wait to see you!

Already signed up? Watch for an email TONIGHT with your login details for tomorrow’s event. Be sure to check your spam, junk, and promotions folders so you don’t miss it. Save that email so you’re ready to join us!

Get ready for practical strategies, fresh ideas, and encouragement to help you lead your team with confidence.

Still need your free ticket? Sign up here:
https://DirectorsChair.kartra.com/page/ktw3

See you tomorrow!