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Join fellow center and home child care owners, directors, decision makers, and educators. Together we can make a difference in the future of our business!

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About Us

BOCA is the leading voice in Rhode Island of a diverse and dynamic group of center and home child care owners, directors, decision makers, and educators who all advocate for a common cause in high quality early childhood education. We give members the opportunity to share, network, and firsthand access to legislation through our lobbyist. BOCA has become a vital voice in advocating political and professional leadership for educators and children.

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News & Updates

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BOCA minutes – member meeting April 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM

April 29, 2025

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting)https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/c9fb015ab34a7a3ba36765211af43c50b91c24a3ce56a09e6bea229b8d349778 In Attendance: Board: Rebecca Compton Dr. Day Care Amy Vogel Dr. Day Care Members: Jessica Vargas The Children’s Workshop Marissa Crawly North Smithfield Early...

BOCA minutes – member meeting March 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM

March 25, 2025

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting)https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/6dfc878489c60bff78b0ba8cf7c1b96156a3443058b406b0f2521a56a55da945 In Attendance:Board:Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareHaley Paige Coggeshall Club/Haven MiddletownAmy Vogel Dr. Day Care Members:Jessica Vargas The Children’s WorkshopRaya Perry My Learning TreeMissy Davis MLKDenise Greene West...

BOCA minutes – member meeting March 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM

March 7, 2025

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting - available for one month) https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/c794afaf96dbe750ca611efe05801e4952ac3511de33ab8c8f7cccad10762f10 In Attendance: Board:Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareAmy Vogel Dr. Day CareHaley Paige Coggeshall Club/Haven Middletown Missy Davis Dr Martin Luther King...

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History of BOCA

BOCA is a nonprofit professional association of business owners and operators of center based child care and early childhood education programs in Rhode Island. BOCA was established in 2011 by a concerned group of child care business owners who wanted to work together to advocate for early childhood teachers and programs in Rhode Island. The association works collaboratively with other associations towards the same goals and objectives in child care.

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BOCA is a positive support focused group where everyone's ideas and questions are meaningful. If you have a home daycare or a large center you will find a great group of supportive colleagues to inform and aid in your business needs. We work together for a better industry for all.