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Jerletha McDonald: The Family Child Care CEO

Empowering Family Child Care Providers

Jerletha McDonald is a social entrepreneur, family child care business consultant, and national speaker. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Intervention from Stephen F. Austin State University. For 15 years, Jerletha owned and operated Nurturing Gifts Infant and Toddler Center, a family child care center. She is the founder of the Arlington DFW Family Child Care Network and has over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.

Jerletha served as the Senior Manager of Membership and Volunteer Affairs for the National Association for Family Child Care for 3 years. She now works as a family child care consultant and subject matter expert specializing in Family Child Care. Jerletha has a special interest in the economic development of women of color in early care and education, with a primary focus on Family Child Care. Jerletha works with family childcare entrepreneurs to help them transition into regulated operations, build sustainable business models, and develop financial plans. She has conducted trainings on business mindset, marketing, leadership development, family child care startups, and more. Jerletha has also presented keynotes and workshops at local, state, and national events.

In April 2016, Jerletha was recognized by the Grand Prairie NAACP as one of the Most Influential Women in Business. In 2018, she was appointed to Governor Greg Abbott's Early Learning Council, representing family child care providers in Texas. In 2020, she received the North Texas Early Childhood Leadership Award from Child Care Associates.

Over the years, Jerletha has received numerous awards and recognition for her contributions to business, leadership, and childcare excellence.

Additionally, she is a member of the Early Learning Alliance Child Care Provider Council and serves as a board member of the Tarrant County Workforce Board, representing Early Childhood Educators in Tarrant County.

She is also active on the Arlington MLK Planning Committee and the Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce. As a subject matter expert, she contributes to the National Center on Early Childhood Quality Assurance.

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Jerletha McDonald is a sought-after speaker and advocate in the family child care sector, known for connecting with audiences on the challenges and opportunities facing FCC educators. Her expertise spans early childhood education, business sustainability, and policy advocacy.

Jerletha speaks at national conferences, sharing insights on empowering educators and improving the quality of home-based child care. Her engaging style and deep understanding of the field make her a respected thought lead

Jerletha McDonald: The Family Child Care CEO

Empowering Family Child Care Providers

Inspiring Speeches and Engagements

Watch Jerletha’s Latest Keynote

Events

September 2024

All our kin 25th Annual Gala

September 2024

All our kin 25th Annual Gala

October 2024

Arkansas EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE ~KEYNOTE~

October 2024

Arkansas EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE ~KEYNOTE~

October 2024

tEXAS AEYC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 2024

tEXAS AEYC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 2024

Ombuds for family child care providers conference ~keynote~

October 2024

Ombuds for family child care providers conference ~keynote~

November 2024

child care millionaires association

November 2024

child care millionaires association

Snapshots of Success: See How Jerletha McDonald: The Family Child Care CEO Inspires Others to Achieve Their Dreams

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Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change in Family Child Care

Jerletha McDonald: The Family Child Care CEO

Jerletha McDonald: The Family Child Care CEO

Empowering Family Child Care Providers

Inspiring Speeches and Engagements

Watch Jerletha’s Latest Keynote

Events

September 2024

All our kin 25th Annual Gala

September 2024

All our kin 25th Annual Gala

October 2024

Arkansas EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE ~KEYNOTE~

October 2024

Arkansas EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE ~KEYNOTE~

October 2024

tEXAS AEYC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 2024

tEXAS AEYC ANNUAL CONFERENCE

October 2024

Ombuds for family child care providers conference ~keynote~

October 2024

Ombuds for family child care providers conference ~keynote~

November 2024

child care millionaires association

November 2024

child care millionaires association

Snapshots of Success: See How Jerletha McDonald: The Family Child Care CEO Inspires Others to Achieve Their Dreams

Contact Me for Speaking Engagements

Send Message

Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change in Family Child Care

Jerletha McDonald: The Family Child Care CEO

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