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Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) leaders, state administrators, and decision-makers—this conference is for you!
 
 If you're on the leading edge of transforming child care in your community, Child Care Aware® of America’s (CCAoA) Leadership Institute 2025 is your space to strategize, collaborate, and build the relationships that fuel purposeful, lasting impact.
 
CCR&Rs and other community-based intermediaries form the backbone of our child care infrastructure. You translate the needs of families, providers, and communities into actionable solutions. You turn policy and practice into results—and challenges into progress.
 
Join us October 12–14* in New Orleans for Leadership Institute 2025—where the system’s most effective and emerging leaders come together to share real-world strategies, deepen connections, and drive change.
 
You’ll leave with clearer direction, stronger partnerships, and practical tools to lead with confidence. Because building a stronger child care system starts with supporting the leaders who make it work.
 
We are CCR&R Strong—because together, we make child care strong!
 
*programming begins at 8AM on October 13
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Non-Member Pricing

$995

  • Receive real world experience, stronger peer to peer relationships, and templated content to take back to your own program.
  • Explore relevant session themes like the latest research in the field, policy & advocacy, health & wellness, emergency prep, and leadership.
  • Collaborate with your peers and with experts who specialize in all aspects of the child care field. 
  • Explore New Orleans and immerse yourself in the unique and beautiful culture.
Member Pricing

$875

  • Members get an extra discount off your registration fee.

  • Receive real world experience, stronger peer to peer relationships, and templated content to take back to your own program.

  • Explore relevant session themes like the latest research in the field, policy & advocacy, health & wellness, emergency prep, and leadership.

  • Explore New Orleans and immerse yourself in the unique and beautiful culture.

**Cancellations & transfers are subject to terms and conditions. 

Hilton

Venue

Hilton Riverside NOLA
Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

The Leadership Institute 2025 room block is SOLD OUT!

Please contact the Hilston Riverside NOLA directly to inquire about availability remaining at the hotel outside of our block: 1-800-445-8667

If you are unable to book at our conference hotel, we recommend the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District, which is about a 5-8 min walk or a 3 min drive to the Hilton Riverside NOLA.  

NOTE: Hilton Riverside is fully book on October 10 and October 11. Conference programming begins at 8AM on October 13

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New Orleans, LA

Whether this is your first time to New Orleans or you’re a seasoned visitor, the city’s invigorating spirit is sure to inspire, captivate and motivate you to jump in and see during your conference breaks.

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CCAoA’s 2025 Symposium will feature sessions on the latest research, innovations, and effective models in the areas of practice, policy, advocacy, and movement-building. Explore the sessions below and check back for additions.

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Abigail Johnson

CEO and Founder
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Michelle Rodriguez

Chief Operating Officer
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Stephen Kim

Chief Technology Officer
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Venue and Housing

Learn more about our beautiful conference venue in Arlington Virginia and consider making your housing reservations as soon as possible to ensure sleeping accommodations. Group rate expires September 1, 2025.  

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2023 CCAOA symposium

Schedule-at-a-Glance

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Sponsorship

Sponsor the 2025 Symposium and enhance your brand, expand your network and get access 
to CCAoA’s audience of highly qualified child care professionals. 

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Hear From Past Attendees

“The conference was not only inspiring as a leader, but the keynote sessions provided highlighted strong women, which was truly inspiring after a long few years in the early childhood profession.”
 - CCAoA Leadership Attendee.
“I love attending Leadership. It gives me a chance to learn and grow in my field as well as make connections and contacts which I use when I need additional perspective. It’s a chance to be around people that get the work we do and I return home rejuvenated.”
- CCAoA Event Attendee.
“This event re-energized me. The speakers and topics were motivational and I was able to use their wisdom and guidance in my conversations later without representatives.”
- CCAoA Event Attendee.