This month’s NICCA Member Highlight features the Chickasaw Nation’s School-Age Summer Program, where children built skills in cooking, gardening, and wellness through the Impa’ Kilimpi’ (Strong Food) initiative.

In FY2024, NICCA deepened its impact through training, advocacy, and direct support to Tribal early childhood programs. From shaping federal policy to strengthening community-based solutions, NICCA remained steadfast in its mission to uplift Tribal voices and ensure Native children receive culturally grounded, high-quality care.

Each year, on the Friday before Mother’s Day—May 9 this year—we pause to celebrate National Provider Appreciation Day, a special moment to uplift and recognize those who make the world go 'round for working families: our child care providers.

Discover how Growing Up WILD connects young children to nature through hands-on activities that support learning and development.

Download NCA's crediting guidance for Tribal communities to incorporate traditional Indigenous foods into CACFP meal programs.

From Child Care Aware of America -- Congratulations to Joy Phelps and the staff at the Hampton University Child Development Center in...

Join us in honoring those that care for, nurture, and educate our children. Child care plays a vital role in the early education and care...