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The Caddo Nation Child Care Center stands as a declaration of resilience and self-determination—combining culturally rooted design, environmental stewardship, and community vision to support Native children and families.

A recording of NCAI and NARF’s “Know Your Rights” webinar is now available. This important session provides guidance for Tribal citizens navigating law enforcement encounters and includes practical steps to stay safe, understand your rights, and access additional legal resources.

At NICCA, we believe every Tribal child care program holds powerful stories of resilience, innovation, and love for Native children. That’s why we created Connecting Our Programs—a national storytelling effort to uplift the voices, experiences, and visions of Tribal child care and early learning leaders.

In early learning settings, love is shown through consistency, care, and connection. When providers respond with warmth, encouragement, and respect, children feel safe, valued, and supported. Everyday interactions—big and small—help build trust, confidence, and a strong foundation for healthy development.

Inclusion is a skill children learn through guidance, practice, and example. Families can help by encouraging children to notice others, talk openly about differences, and lead with kindness. Everyday moments of empathy and connection help build inclusive, caring communities where all children feel they belong.

Perseverance helps children learn to keep going, even when things feel hard. With support from family, children can practice setting small goals, learning from mistakes, and working through challenges. Everyday encouragement and connection help build confidence, resilience, and lifelong problem-solving skills.

Family meetings are a simple yet powerful way to strengthen communication and connection at home. By setting aside regular time to listen, celebrate progress, and share goals, families create a safe space where every voice matters. These gatherings help children feel valued, encourage positive behavior, and support strong, healthy family relationships.

The new CCDF NPRM rolls back key subsidy protections. Here’s what it proposes—and why Tribal voices still matter in the comment process.