NETWORKING FOR DAYHOMES

We create multiple opportunities for dayhome professionals to connect each month. From casual online gatherings to in-person dinners and social meet-ups, there’s always a way to build connections and feel supported. Learn more on this page or check out our Events Calendar for upcoming opportunities.

Join us for evening networking – once per month!

Mentor Evening is a super casual opportunity for you to connect with the dayhome community. Think of it as networking meets professional development. We’ll create space for you to join us on Zoom, where you can choose to engage in the discussion and ask questions, or you can sit back and absorb the information being shared.

Click the button below to receive your own personalized Zoom link to attend this event each month. We’ll also send you a reminder email each month so you don’t forget!

October 2026 Mentor Evening

When Your Dayhome Changes

Dayhomes are constantly evolving as children, families, schedules, spaces, and routines change. We’ll explore how providers navigate transitions and help children and families adjust along the way. Share what has worked, what hasn’t, and what you’ve learned from adapting your program through change.

November 2026 Mentor Evening

MAKING THE LEARNING VISIBLE

Children are learning all day long—even when it looks like they’re “just playing.” We’ll explore the learning happening naturally through everyday play and how to recognize and communicate it. Share ideas for helping families see the development, skills, and meaningful learning already happening in your dayhome.

December 2026 Mentor Evening

dayhome dilemmas

Sometimes the best lessons come from the things that didn’t go according to plan. We’ll talk about real dayhome situations that led providers to rethink a routine, policy, environment, or approach. Share what you tried, what you changed, and what you learned that might help another provider facing the same thing.

Join us for afternoon networking – once per month!

Banish Burnout is a relaxed space designed to support dayhome providers in tackling stress and isolation. Each month, we gather on Zoom to watch a short video on burnout, stress, or self-care, and then open the floor for an organic group conversation. You’re welcome to jump in and share your thoughts, or simply listen and take in the ideas being shared—it’s all about connecting, recharging, and leaving with a little more energy for your dayhome journey.

Click the button below to receive your own personalized Zoom link to attend this event each month. We’ll also send you a reminder email each month so you don’t forget!

October 2026 Banish Burnout

When Everything Feels Like Too Much

Running a dayhome means juggling a lot at once, and some days everything can feel like too much. We’ll explore what happens when we become overwhelmed and how to recognize when we’re reaching our limit. Learn simple strategies to pause, reset, and make those heavy days feel a little more manageable.

November 2026 Banish Burnout

Give Yourself Some Grace

Dayhome educators spend their days caring for others, often while expecting a lot from themselves. We’ll explore self-compassion and why the way we speak to ourselves matters, especially when things don’t go as planned. Learn how giving yourself the same patience and understanding you offer others can help protect against burnout.

December 2026 Banish Burnout

Dayhome Closed, Brain Still Open

Closing the dayhome door doesn’t always mean your brain stops working. We’ll explore why mentally disconnecting from work is an important part of rest and recovery, especially when your workplace is also your home. Learn practical ways to create separation, switch off, and give your brain a chance to recharge.

CONNECT IN REAL LIFE

We also offer occasional opportunities to network with other dayhome professionals in real life!

We sometimes host occasional in-person gatherings where dayhome professionals can connect beyond the screen. These casual meet-ups often include dinner or another social activity—making space to relax, laugh, and share ideas with people who truly understand your work. Check our Events Calendar to see what upcoming in-person events and meet-ups are planned.

What educator's are saying about our networking events!

“It's very helpful, makes me feel I'm not alone in this journey.”

“Helped me feel supported and valued.”

“It is practically the ONLY chance to talk to others who are also operating dayhomes. Helps feel less isolated.”

“They give me a sense of community.”

“The impact from other providers who you can discuss and throw ideas off of each other. It also gives you a feeling of support with a team behind you.”

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