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Welcome to BOCA!

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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Connect With BOCA

Connect

Network and learn from colleagues in the child care business
Grow with BOCA

Grow

Build your business with support and tips from members
Learn With BOCA

Learn

Stay up-to-date on regulations and changes that effect your business

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

Read below for important industry news and updates or follow us on Facebook.

Child Care Provider Relief Fund

July 1, 2020
Sharing from The Office of Child Care: July 1, 2020 Valued Providers, As you likely heard from today’s press conference, RI DHS in partnership with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation [lisc.org] (LISC)...

RIght from the Start: Child Care is Essential

June 22, 2020
https://youtu.be/NQ3H5WC8Y1k Sharing a video from RIght from the Start:  Safe, healthy, and high-quality child care options are essential for Rhode Island's economic recovery and public health. That's why it's so critical that...

View the BOCA Q&A with DHS Leadership regarding Child Care

May 30, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandBOCA/videos/239592463787295/?v=239592463787295 Recap of meeting: The Governor and guidance from DHS will phase in opening childcare in Rhode Island.  There will be new regulations/rules which should come out soon.Next week we will hear...
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History of BOCA

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.

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Membership Benefits

  • Advocate for issues that impact child care businesses in Rhode Island

  • Receive support

  • Financial support

  • Zoning Board approval tips

  • Keep informed on the issues that impact your business

  • Relevant guest speakers

  • Network and learn from colleagues in the child care business

  • Curriculum planning and implementation

  • Building and construction support

  • State Agency support

  • Low annual dues

  • Referral within our membership group for center registration

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