Mission
Powerfully impact family child care by providing a highly effective state-wide network
Purpose
Benefit children and the community by providing support, education and information related to quality child care
Vision
Children are reaching every aspect of their potential with prepared, valued and supported family child care providers
How to Contact Us: Email: cfccnetwork@gmail.com Mail: CFCCN, P. O. Box 23, Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: If you are interested in volunteering, you may call Nancy Wyatt at (818) 708-2354.
CFCCN Founders: Marva Lyons, Rosie Kennedy*, Arminta Dade*, Donna Daly-Petersen, Glorious Jackson, Kay Paasche, Theresa Skrentny, Gloria Lyons*
*deceased
Current Directors, Officers and Chairs:
Dr. Kathleen Tostado Kenshur, AKA "Katy" (San Diego): Director, President
Dr. Kathleen Tostado Kenshur “Katy” is a wife, mother of four 
children and 10 grandchildren with over 40+ years’ experience working in the early childhood education field including operating an award-winning family childcare in Encinitas. She has a BA and master’s in early childhood education, a doctorate in Organizational Leadership in Education and was the president of the San Diego County Family Child Care Association for 15 years, a FCC Representative for the of San Diego Child Care Disaster Council and a member of the NAFCC Public Policy Committee. She has dedicated her life to helping young children thrive socially and emotionally and achieve their educational potential. She is passionate about sharing her FCC research and her experiences with other early childhood educators and leaders through mentoring, trainings and educational workshops
Benu Chhabra (Contra Costa County) Director and Treasurer
Benu is currently serving as president of her local association in Contra Costa County. She has been a California Early Childhood Mentor Teacher since 2017. Benu speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. “I’ve been involved with advocacy at the local level for many years and would like the opportunity to be more involved at the state level, helping and supporting family child care providers of California.”
Preeti Sadhu (San Diego County): Director, Secretary
Preeti is a dedicated professional with a passion for early 
childhood education. She holds a Master's degree in Business and has channeled her expertise into making a positive impact on young minds. Preeti is the proud owner and operator of a preschool, where she nurtures the growth and development of the next generation.
Her commitment to quality education extends beyond her own establishment. Preeti serves as the North County Inland Regional Director at the San Diego Family Childcare Association. Additionally, she is an active member of the San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative Program, demonstrating her dedication to advancing the early education landscape. Preeti firmly believes that investing in the education and well-being of young children is a pathway to creating a better and brighter future. Her unwavering commitment to this cause makes her an inspiring figure in the
world of early childhood education.
Yessika Magdaleno (Orange County): Director, Hispanic Outreach Chair
My name is Yessika Magdaleno, a Family Child Care provider in 
Orange County, California. I have 25 years working in this field, providing care in my community. I started this career to be able to stay with my children as I was pregnant with my second child Isaac. Thinking of giving the best to God, family, community, and friends. The desire to have a voice and be recognized as early childhood educators led me to work all these years tirelessly representing family child care providers.
My program offers a variety of stimulating, developmental activities to children who are ready for them, such as music, alphabet games, pre-reading and pre-math. Our other offerings include dramatic play, story and sharing times, and sensory activities, just to name a few. We encourage children to use their imagination while creating artwork and expressing ideas on paper.
I will encourage providers to get involved, participate, obtain knowledge, talk to other providers, be part of associations, support groups, unions and never give up.
Here are some of the organizations I participate in:
- The OC Child Care and Development planning council
- Workforce development committee in Orange county
- CAFCCN Hispanic chairperson
- CAEYC Family Child Care Committee
- OCCCA President and public policy chair
- CCPU Peer advocate leader in 2001, Negotiation team committee 2019, Health Care and retirement committee
- Childcare Changemaker, an active member
- Founder of Child Care Business Institute
- Build up California infrastructure advocacy
Nancy Wyatt (Los Angeles County): Director, Public Policy Chair, Membership Chair, Newsletter Editor, Website, Data Security Officer
I have been a family child care provider in the San Fernando 
Valley for over 40 years, serving on several boards, advisory committees and my Local Planning Council. I was the chair of the Family Child Care Models subcommittee for LAUP, Los Angeles County's Universal Preschool System. In 1994, I became a consultant, presenting workshops and publishing documents to support quality child care. One of my publications was distributed by the state for an accreditation project. I have done many FCCERS ratings for my local R&R. I became interested in public policy when I was president of my local association and I have gone to many legislative hearings in Sacramento. I joined CFCCN to support my colleagues in their quest for a strong state association that would make a real difference.
Deborah Corley Marzett (Kern County) Director
I have been a family child care provider for 20 plus years. 
I currently have a bachelor’s Degree in Business. And I am the vice president of the African American Child Care Providers Association of Kern County where everyone is welcome. I was appointed to the Early Child Care Policy-Parent Advisory Council that works directly with Governor Gavin Newsom and his Staff Appointees. I have been a member of SEIU Local 521 from the very start when they first began the campaign for Family Child Care Providers to become a Union. I have worked closely with the Department of Education in implementing policy changes that meet the needs of ALL Family Child Care Providers. As a Contact Negotiation Team Member, I will continue to fight for all CCPU Members as well as our Friends and Family Providers in assuring a fair and equitable contract that represents honor and respect for every Family Child Care Provider in California. Thank You.
Liz Scully (San Mateo County) Director, FCC State List Project Manager and Committee Chair
Liz Scully is a first generation Italian American who 
grew up in San Mateo, CA. She has over 20 years of experience working in the early childhood education field in San Mateo County. Throughout her career Liz has strived to contribute to impacting the growth of the childcare industry through effective organization, prioritization, and execution of key ideas and projects. In 2007 she established Little Laughs Early Learning Program, a licensed family childcare and in 2022 she founded the rejuvenated San Mateo County Family Childcare Organization. Over the past 20 years in the field she has been an active member of many local, state and national associations and committees such as the San Mateo County Childcare Partnership Council, the California and National Family Childcare Associations and the National Children's Facility Network. Liz is a strong family childcare advocate that hopes to help educate the broader community and our local leaders to advocate for policies that support the childcare community, families and children in her county.
Elida Cruz (Kern County) Director
Soy Elida Cruz, educadora de guarderías familiares con más 
de 20 años de experiencia. Me gradué de Heald College con un título de Asociado en Contabilidad y posteriormente obtuve mi certificación en Desarrollo Infantil de UCLA. Me apasiona el aprendizaje continuo y me esfuerzo por comprender no solo las necesidades de desarrollo de los niños, sino también los procesos gubernamentales que afectan a nuestros colegas del sector. He fundado "Home Daycare Business Consultant LLC", una empresa que abarca las áreas de administración de empresas. También soy influencer en redes sociales, donde ofrezco orientación a proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar sobre las mejores prácticas para administrar un negocio de guardería. Comparto esta experiencia a través de mis populares plataformas en línea, incluyendo videos en vivo de Facebook. Mi trayectoria profesional ha sido un compromiso de por vida con la educación y la defensa de la primera infancia. Estoy comprometida con la defensa de los derechos de los niños y con asegurar que los proveedores de cuidado infantil reciban el apoyo que necesitan para prosperar en sus negocios. Creo que, a través de la colaboración y el intercambio de conocimientos, podemos generar un impacto significativo en la vida de los niños y las familias de California.
我是艾丽达·克鲁兹，一位拥有20多年经验的资深家庭日托教育工作者。我毕业于希尔德学院，获得会计学副学士学位，之后又在加州大学洛杉矶分校获得了儿童发展认证。我热衷于持续学习，并致力于深入了解儿童的发展需求以及影响我们日托同行的政府政策。我成立了“家庭日托业务咨询有限责任公司”，该公司业务涵盖商业管理领域。同时，我也是一位社交媒体达人，通过包括Facebook Live视频在内的热门在线平台，为家庭日托服务提供者提供最佳实践指导。我的职业生涯始终致力于早期儿童教育和权益倡导。我致力于维护儿童权益，并确保日托服务提供者获得所需的支持，从而在业务上取得成功。我相信，通过合作和知识共享，我们可以对加州各地儿童和家庭的生活产生深远的影响。
I am Elida Cruz, A dedicated Home Daycare Educator, with over 20 years of experience. I graduated from Heald College with an Associate Degree in Accounting and later earned my certification in Child Development from UCLA. I am passionate about continuous learning and strive to understand not only the developmental needs of children but also the governmental processes that impact our daycare colleagues. I have formed “Home Daycare Business Consultant LLC” This LLC covers the areas of business administration. I am also a social media influencer, offering guidance to Family childcare providers on the best practices for running a family daycare business. Through my popular online platforms, including Facebook Live videos. My professional journey has been a lifelong commitment to early childhood education and advocacy. I am committed to advocating for children's rights and ensuring that daycare providers receive the support they need to thrive in their businesses. I believe that through collaboration and sharing knowledge, we can make a significant impact on the lives of children and families across California.
Hayley J. Village (San Mateo County) Director
Hayley Village is a seasoned early childhood educator, nonprofit 
founder, and equity advocate with over 40 years of experience supporting children, families, and educators. She brings deep community roots to San Mateo County.
She holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and Human Services & Counseling, operates a Family Child Care program for nearly two decades, and is a graduate of the Renaissance Black Entrepreneur Program and the San Mateo County Leadership Program. In 2025, she was honored with two leadership and advocacy awards recognizing her impact on family child care.
Her leadership includes service on boards such as the San Mateo Family Child Care Organization, CCPC, and 4Cs, and she contributes to statewide and national initiatives through CACFP, BAPFCCN, and Home Grown. A proud mother of three, Hayley founded the Glenys Village Humanitarian Scholarship Awards in honor of her late mother, leading with vision, courage, and love.—
海莉·维利奇是一位经验丰富的幼儿教育家、非营利组织创始人及公平倡导者，拥有超过40年支持儿童、家庭和教育工作者的经验。她深深扎根于圣马特奥县社区。
她拥有幼儿教育和人类服务与咨询双学位，运营家庭儿童保育项目近20年，并毕业于文艺复兴黑人企业家项目和圣马特奥县领导力项目。2025年，她荣获两项领导力与倡导奖，以表彰她对家庭儿童保育的贡献。
她的领导才能体现在多个领域，包括担任圣马特奥家庭儿童保育组织、CCPC和4Cs等机构的理事，并通过CACFP、BAPFCCN和Home Grown等机构为州级和国家级项目做出贡献。作为三个孩子的骄傲母亲，海莉以已故母亲的名义设立了格莱尼斯·维利奇人道主义奖学金，展现了她富有远见、勇气和爱的领导力。
Hayley Village es una experimentada educadora infantil, fundadora de una organización sin fines de lucro y defensora de la equidad, con más de 40 años de experiencia apoyando a niños, familias y educadores. Tiene profundas raíces en la comunidad del condado de San Mateo.
Es licenciada en Educación Infantil y en Servicios Humanos y Consejería, dirige un programa de cuidado infantil familiar desde hace casi dos décadas y es egresada del Programa de Emprendimiento Afroamericano Renaissance y del Programa de Liderazgo del Condado de San Mateo. En 2025, recibió dos premios de liderazgo y defensa en reconocimiento a su impacto en el cuidado infantil familiar.
Su liderazgo incluye su participación en juntas directivas como la Organización de Cuidado Infantil Familiar de San Mateo, CCPC y 4Cs, y contribuye a iniciativas estatales y nacionales a través de CACFP, BAPFCCN y Home Grown. Madre orgullosa de tres hijos, Hayley fundó las Becas Humanitarias Glenys Village en honor a su difunta madre, liderando con visión, valentía y amor.