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We’ve made the nation aware of the challenges facing child care in America and identified opportunities to build a better system. Now is the time for dedicated action to turn awareness into progress! 

Join us in in Arlington, VA on May 4-7th for Child Care Aware® of America’s Symposium 2025: Child Care Strong: From Problems to Progress. National, state, and local child care leaders; advocates; and changemakers will come together to sharpen their skills and seize this pivotal moment to make high-quality, affordable child care available to all children. 

Building a stronger child care system starts with you! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this important movement—because the future of child care depends on us. 

Pre-Conference Programming

$300 - $550

  • Start your Symposium journey with one of our impactful pre-conference sessions on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

  • These offerings are designed to provide in-depth learning and professional development for trainers, professional development specialists, and systems leaders in the child care field.

  • Each session includes lunch and requires a minimum of 15 participants—secure your spot today!
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Non-Member Pricing

$1,075

  • 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 the beautiful city of Arlington, VA and immerse yourself in the culture.
Member Pricing

$925

  • An extra $250 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 the beautiful city of Arlington, VA and immerse yourself in the culture.

*Transfer requests must be submitted to events@usa.childcareaware.org prior to April 21, 2025. Attendees who do not attend the event and/or do not contact CCAoA via email by March 31, 2025, will be responsible for the full registration fee.  

*All registration fees are non-refundable after April 1, 2025.

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Plenary Speaker Panel/Session Themes (this will be hidden until we have content)

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, VA and consider making your housing reservations as soon as possible to ensure sleeping accommodations. Group rate expires April 11, 2025.  

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Schedule-at-a-Glance

View this year's conference outline and start planning your Symposium 2025 experience. 

 

 

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Sponsorship

Sponsor Symposium 2025 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 Symposium Attendee.

“I love attending Symposium. 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.