Family Childcare Pioneer
More than 35 years as a licensed family childcare provider, building Bliss Family Child Care around quality, responsive care, intentional learning, strong family partnerships, and real-world experience.
About Tonya
Meet Tonya Muhammad
A trusted voice in early childhood education, Tonya Muhammad brings more than 35 years of real-world experience as a childcare provider, consultant, speaker, and advocate, empowering professionals, strengthening families, and advancing quality care in communities.
My Journey
From Family Childcare to National Impact
What began in 1990 as a way to stay home and raise my own children grew into a lifelong career in early childhood education. Over the past 35+ years, I have evolved from family child care provider to consultant, coach, mentor, certified PITC Trainer, speaker, workshop presenter, author, and podcast host.
Through Daycare Chronicles 101, I now support child care professionals around the world with training, consulting, mentorship, and professional development. My mission is simple: to empower educators, strengthen programs, and elevate the profession.
Mission & Vision
Inspiring Excellence in Early Childhood
Mission: Daycare Chronicles 101 exists to elevate the child care profession by empowering early childhood educators and leaders to grow with purpose, lead with confidence, and serve with excellence. Through consulting, coaching, mentorship, training, advocacy, and professional development, we equip professionals with the tools and support needed to build sustainable programs, strengthen families, and positively impact the lives of children.
Vision: To elevate the child care profession worldwide by creating a community of empowered, knowledgeable, and confident early childhood professionals who lead with purpose, serve with excellence, and inspire meaningful change in the lives of children and families.
Expertise
Leadership, Education & Community
Early Childhood Education
UCLA Extension certificates in Early Childhood Education, including Associate Teacher and Administration, along with specialized training through the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) and certification to provide training in the PITC approach.
Consulting & Coaching
Guides providers through business setup, licensing, program design, staff development, and operational excellence rooted in decades of hands-on practice.
Speaker & Trainer
Delivers keynotes, PITC trainings, workshops for NAFCC and CAEYC, and professional development for educators and organizations nationwide.
Media & Thought Leadership
Host of The Provider Lounge and Daycare Chronicles 101 podcast, sharing insights on childcare business and early education.
Community Advocate
Champions provider support, family resources, and equitable access to quality early learning in every community she serves.
Events & Community
Building Community in Childcare
Through the Daycare Chronicles 101 podcast, including The Provider Lounge segments, consulting, workshops, the Lunch & Learn Seminar Series, and her social media platforms, Tonya creates spaces for childcare professionals to connect, learn, and grow. She has also presented workshops for NAFCC and CAEYC, expanding her impact within the early childhood community.
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Let's Work Together
From one-on-one consulting and group training to speaking engagements, childcare enrollment, media partnerships, and brand collaborations, Tonya offers multiple ways to connect and work together.
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