Previous Meetings & Conferences

Child Care Aware® of America has hosted many in-person events and meetings for its members and the child care community.

Past Events

Past Event: 2023 Leadership Institute

We focused on supporting our caregivers in a more holistic way by building a culture of connection, authenticity and empathy. By prioritizing the mental health and well-being of teachers and providers, we can create a more supportive and healthy learning and care environment for all.

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Past Event: 2023 Symposium

CCAoA invites early care and education professionals, CCR&Rs, state agencies, and other system leaders and allies to come together at our 2023 Symposium, May 7-10 in Arlington, VA to Stand Up. Stand Together. Stand for Child Care.

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2022 Leadership Institute

The 2022 Leadership Institute gave CCR&R emerging professionals and executive staff an opportunity to participate in a three day, in-person experience. This year's event focused on partnering together as we continue working towards a more equitable child care system for all. 

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Past Event: 2022 Symposium

In this 4-day event, attendees engaged in field and professional capacity building designed to reinvigorate and inspire while tackling complex issues to help transform a reimagined child care system.

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Past Event: 2021 Leadership Development Summit

In this 3-day virtual event CCR&R emerging professionals and executive staff celebrated the significant accomplishments of the child care leaders and were challenged to evolve and grow their own leadership skills while working towards a more equitable child care system for all.

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A New Way Forward

A New Way Forward: Virtual Event Series

Our virtual series will focus on research, policy and practices related to the early child care and education community in this post-pandemic world. Where do we go from here?

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Together Toward Transformation: Roundtable Discussions

In order to rework the child care system, CCAoA hosted four Roundtables throughout September 2020 to collaborate with diverse groups of Families, Child Care Providers, Employers and Child Care Resource & Referral agencies.

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Past Event: 2020 Virtual Symposium

The 2020 annual Symposium event moved to a virtual event due to COVID-19. Learn more about the sessions and speakers.

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Past Event: Leadership Institute 2019

Our annual Leadership Institute serves as a place for leaders within CCR&R agencies to discuss critical issues facing the future of child care.

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Past Event: Child Care Works Summit 2019

In April 2019, advocates from around the nation came together in Washington, D.C. for a day of training and sessions, followed by a day on the Hill meeting with lawmakers.

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