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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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BOCA minutes – member meeting 1/23/23

January 24, 2023

BOCA Minutes - Member Meeting January 23, 2023 at 3:33 PM Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting): https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/fa1a753a43733e32af061124dd3dfd10d5f6238128496a60d94bb4c9297daf57 (recording expires 2/27/23) In Attendance: Board:Joseph Tomchak Boys & Girls Club NewportTracy Martin-Turgeon Cadence AcademyRebecca...

BOCA meeting dates

January 17, 2023

board meetings: 2nd Monday of every month, 3:33 – 4:30 pm Member Meetings: 4th Monday of every month, 3:33 – 4:30 pm (skipping July, August, and December) 2023 Meeting Dates: (meetings will...

BOCA minutes – member meeting 11/28/22

November 30, 2022

November 28, 2022 at 3:33 PM Recording available for one month at: https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/f9d4cd4ddd8d2f1f4c49e3f2788a6b349c14038ec1dd64407ff64a1b7fa35ca7 Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting) In Attendance: Board: Joseph Tomchak (Boys & Girls Club Newport) Tracy Martin-Turgeon (Cadence Academy)...

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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.