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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 Oct. 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM

October 29, 2024

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting - available for one month) https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/00d28c20078cffe36cf23551356313a1d8ab65e79390957725e11c7a9070eafd In Attendance: Board: Rebecca Compton Dr. Day Care Joseph Tomchak Boys & Girls Club Newport Amy Vogel ...

BOCA minutes – member meeting Sept. 23, 2024 at 1:00 PM

September 26, 2024

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting - available for one month)https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/5d73d15ad968faba1aff5d9114d6fdebf06b1dbf851e23afcda9ad5f8fc17bea Board: Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareJoseph Tomchak Boys & Girls Club NewportAmy Vogel Dr. Day Care Guest speakers:...

BOCA minutes – member meeting June, 2024 at 1:00 PM

June 24, 2024

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting - available for one month)https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/7c4c8a9b1a1549e2dc52803463b92ffcafe4112852206fd30e90c2d3de2d60c2 In Attendance:Board:Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareAmy Vogel Dr. Day CareJoseph Tomchak Boys & Girls Club Newport Guests & Members:Rebecca Madden Acorn AcademyErin...

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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.