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Coming Soon: Tribal Child Care Study Tour – Vote for the Best Dates!
We’re taking NICCA on the road! Our first Child Care Study Tour will kick off in Oklahoma this winter, giving Tribal child care professionals a chance to visit programs, share ideas, and learn from one another. Help us plan by voting on the best week and joining our interest list!
Aug 51 min read


Celebrating Our Members: The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
This month, NICCA is proud to spotlight the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, our Member and Grantee of the Month! Their CCDF Summer Culture & Language Camp is creating a fun, meaningful space for children to connect with Yakama language, traditions, and community all summer long.
Jul 161 min read


Introducing “Connecting Our Programs”: A Living Story of Tribal Child Care Across Indian Country
Across Indian Country, Tribal communities are leading powerful, culturally grounded efforts to care for and educate young children. Every...
May 152 min read


Who We Are Is Rooted in the Earth: Honoring Identity, Growth, and Culture in Early Childhood
Spring is a powerful time to help children connect with culture, land, and self through everyday activities that are both joyful, meaningful and important in early childhood.
May 152 min read


Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, Key Research, and Family Challenges
Tribal child care upgrades, $21M grant for child welfare, research insights, and working moms’ challenges highlight this week’s news.
Jan 132 min read


Child Care in the News: Tribal Investments, State Funding Proposals, and Lessons from Pandemic Aid
Georgia weighs child care funding, Muscogee Nation invests $1.4M, and pandemic aid offers lessons for system reform in this week's news.
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Child Care in the News: New Tribal Center, Expulsions, and Working Parents
Rising preschool expulsions, child care struggles for working parents, and Cherokee Nation's new Head Start highlight this week's news.
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Child Care in the News: Election Impact, Funding Challenges, and Tribal Initiatives
Child care takes center stage in the election, funding cuts impact families, and Tribal communities make strides in care access.
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Child Care in the News: New Tribal Facilities, Worker Struggles, and Policy Solutions
Cherokee Nation invests in new child care center, workers face wage struggles, and states offer solutions for affordable care.
Oct 21, 20242 min read

