Montana Family Childcare Network

Supporting the statewide community of home-based early learning professionals through training, mentorship, advocacy, and peer connections.

Are you a Family Childcare Provider?

You’re committed to providing excellent care for Montana’s children—let us help you grow as a professional and connect with others who share your values.

Membership Benefits:

MFCN membership connects you to a community of peers, tools, and opportunities built specifically for Montana's home-based child care providers.

Community & Networking

Build lasting relationships with providers across Montana who understand the work you do and are invested in doing it well.

Professional Growth

Access our annual conference, statewide training opportunities, and connections to MTAEYC and NAFCC events to keep growing your practice.

Accreditation Support

Pursue NAFCC accreditation with personal mentorship from a national council member and help finding scholarships to offset the cost.

Upcoming Events

May 1-3, 2026   •   Butte

MFCN Spring Conference: Play Today, Lead Tomorrow

The MFCN Spring Conference, Play Today, Lead Tomorrow, is a dynamic gathering of early childhood professionals dedicated to strengthening family child care. Join us May 1–3, 2026 in Butte, Montana for inspiring speakers, practical training, networking, and renewed passion for the important work we do every day. Together, we will celebrate play, leadership, and the power of home-based early learning.

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🌟 Earn national recognition for your work.

Becoming accredited by the National Association for Family Childcare (NAFCC) means your home-based program has been measured against rigorous national standards — and found to be among the best. It's a signal to families, communities, and partners that your care is thoughtful, intentional, and built to last.

“I pursued accreditation to prove that what we do is a true profession — and it gave me the recognition I always knew this work deserved.”

— Kari Shirley, Babies and Beyond

🤝 Friends & Partners

We are supported by and work alongside many state and national-level organizations that have an interest in family child care. These organizations help fund our work, provide our member's with resources and represent our interests through policy.