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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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Minutes of the BOCA Virtual Board Meeting

December 2, 2020

November 16th, 2020 3:33 PM Location of Meeting: Via Go to Meeting Members: Rebecca Compton, Maryann Shallcross Smith, Charlene Barbieri, Nancy Beye, Tracy Martin-Turgeon, and Joseph Tomchak The regular meeting...

Minutes of the BOCA Virtual Meeting

August 25, 2020

August 3, 2020 Location of Meeting: Via GoToMeeting Atendees Present: Rebecca Compton, Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, Charlene Barbieri, Nancy Beye, Tracy Martin-Turgeon, Ron Smith, and Joseph Tomchak. Deborah Perry, Cherima Foiston, James...

Changes in Definition and Protocol for COVID-19 Probable Cases In Child Care and Camp Settings

August 7, 2020

From: Pina, Alisha (DHS) <Alisha.Pina@dhs.ri.gov>Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 4:46 PMSubject: Changes in Definition and Protocol for COVID-19 Probable Cases/Cambios en la definición y el protocolo para casos probables de COVID-19 Traducción...

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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.