Educator Voice
Representation and professional recognition across home-based and center-based Early Learning.
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One professional voice for every Early Learning educator.
The National Alliance for Home-Based and Center-Based Educators is a new independent professional alliance designed to bring together educators across both settings.
Connecting home-based and center-based educators through advocacy, leadership, learning, wellness, and opportunity.
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Meet the National Alliance.
See how the Alliance connects, supports, and advocates for home-based and center-based educators and the people who stand with them.
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Learn about the Alliance.
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About the Alliance
Our mission, vision, origin, and the national, Florida, and Hillsborough County research foundation.
Open page →02President’s Welcome
A welcome message from Founder and President Tambra Newton.
Open page →03Regions & Counties
Explore the Florida pilot region and county-level Early Learning resource updates.
Open page →04Parent & Family Resources
Share official county funding resources and the Florida Family Portal with families.
Open page →05Provider Resources
Connect with the correct county coalition and Florida Provider Portal.
Open page →06Provider Directory
Discover participating home-based and center-based providers by Florida county.
Open page →07Foster Care Support
Resources for foster, kinship, and Level IV therapeutic foster caregivers—including educators who operate child care homes.
Open page →08Educator Updates
Current Florida licensing, training, funding, and legislative information for center-based and home-based educators.
Open page →09Membership
Approved annual dues, applications, member access, renewal, and business listings.
Open page →10Recognition & Awards
A developing space to celebrate providers, educators, families, young learners, and community champions.
Open page →11Meet the Board & Advisory
Current board members, officers, volunteer leadership, and advisory representatives.
Open page →12Programs
Workforce pathways, wellness, financial education, foster care resources, advocacy, and inclusion.
Open page →13Initiatives in Development
See the member-led educator, child, family, foster and kinship priorities NAHCE is preparing to build responsibly.
Open page →14Resource Center — Coming Soon
Preview the Alliance’s planned guided tools and future purchase options. Board members use a separate protected entrance.
Open page →15Collaborations
National and local relationships across Early Learning, pre-K–12, colleges, workforce, and community systems.
Open page →16Support the Alliance
The planned official location for grants, sponsorships, donations, and Alliance financial support.
Open page →17Merchandise Store — Coming Soon
Preview planned Alliance apparel, professional accessories, stationery, and seasonal items while samples are reviewed.
Open page →National and local
Different settings. Shared profession.
The Alliance connects educators and responsible collaborators through a shared commitment to the Early Learning profession.
Workforce Stability
Learning, leadership, wellness, and pathways that support sustainable careers.
Meaningful Collaboration
Connections with schools, colleges, workforce, health, and community organizations.
First-Year Direction
Focused priorities for responsible growth.
The Alliance is beginning with a manageable set of priorities that can build participation, demonstrate value, and inform future national programming.
Build the Educator Network
Develop an interest list representing home-based and center-based educators, students, trainers, advocates, and supporters across states.
Shape the Workforce Initiative
Gather educator and employer input while developing practical pathways involving preparation, mentoring, and supervised work-based learning.
Launch Educator Support
Begin with useful information and resource connections addressing professional learning, wellness, inclusion, and economic stability.
Establish Responsible Governance
Complete board development, membership structure, policies, and transparent operating procedures before expanding nationally.
Membership is open
Apply to join the Alliance.
Choose an approved annual category, submit the secure application, and follow your status through the Alliance member portal. Membership begins only after review, approval, and payment.
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