Child care providers are doing more than ever—balancing staffing challenges, financial pressures, increasing family needs, and complex systems while continuing to provide high-quality care for children every day.
From Surviving to Thriving: Real Strategies for Child Care Success is designed to move beyond simply “getting through” and equip providers with practical, real-world strategies to build stronger, more sustainable programs. Through actionable tools, business supports, and meaningful connections, this summit empowers child care professionals to strengthen their operations, support their teams, and create lasting success for the future.
Attendees will hear from experts on topics that matter most to child care professionals and leaders, connect with peers from across Virginia, and leave with practical strategies, leadership insights, and tools they can put to use right away to help their programs thrive.
Who Should Attend
- Family child care providers
- Child Care Center owners and directors
- Teachers and support staff
- Before- and after-school professionals
- Aspiring child care professionals and business owners
- Anyone committed to strengthening and sustaining high-quality child care
Registration Information
Registration will open July 1st for the 2026 Child Care & Early Childhood Education Business Summit. Join child care owners, directors, and leaders from across Virginia for a day of learning, networking, and practical strategies to strengthen your program and business.
Summit Agenda
Explore engaging sessions designed to help child care leaders move from surviving to thriving. Through expert-led presentations and meaningful networking opportunities, you’ll gain real strategies and practical tools to strengthen your program and achieve lasting success.
Hotel Information
The 2026 Child Care & Early Childhood Education Business Summit will be held at the beautiful Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center. Attendees can take advantage of a special room block and convenient on-site accommodations just steps away from Summit activities.
Partner With Us
Child Care Aware of Virginia invites businesses, organizations, and community partners to join us in supporting the early childhood workforce while increasing your organization’s visibility among child care leaders and decision-makers from across Virginia.
By sponsoring this event, you are investing in the child care professionals who support Virginia’s children, families, employers, and communities every day. Your partnership helps make high-quality professional development, networking opportunities, and business supports accessible and affordable for providers across the Commonwealth.
Together, we can strengthen the business of child care and support a stronger future for children, families, and communities.