On October 14, Alycia Hardy and Alyssa Fortner presented at the National Black Child Development Institute’s (NBCDI) 52nd Annual Conference (Oct 13-5) in Charlotte, NC, which had the theme of unleashing the promise and genius of Black children and families. Their presentation was titled “Reflecting, Envisioning, and Preparing: Centering Black Families in Child Care Policy Data Strategies and Decision-Making.” The presentation focused on creating affirming child care environments that expand Black children through equitable community engagement practices throughout the data process to inform policy that centers the expertise of Black families and communities in knowing what their children need to thrive.