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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 Jan. 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM

January 28, 2025

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting - available for one month) https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/f1bada38f528efb95d8a2230a9a01270fff2c897927065d9833e19ce40c68f04 In Attendance: Board:Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareAmy Vogel Dr. Day CareHaley Paige Coggeshall Club/Haven Middletown Members & potential members:Marissa Gallagher Hope...

BOCA minutes – member meeting Dec. 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM

December 10, 2024

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting - available for one month) https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/6062c3ba1ca76a0ca43a95588728b10e68374a452ea1ae14dd3cb863354af538 In Attendance:Board:Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareAmy Vogel Dr. Day CareHaley Paige Coggeshall Club/Haven Middletown Members & potential members:Mary Lou ReynoldsMarisa Gallagher...

BOCA meeting dates

December 9, 2024

board meetings: 2nd Monday of every month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Member Meetings: 4th Monday of every month, 1:00 - 2:00 pm (except as noted below) 2025 Meeting Dates: January 27, 2025February...

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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.