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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 January 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM

January 23, 2024

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting): https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/b4a22eef349ccb72b1ace10767f4b162a8a6cf8408d4b0bf05c71fd18dc828d7 In Attendance: Board: Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareJoseph Tomchak Boys & Girls Club NewportMaria Fruci Boys & Girls Club Alliance / BOCA grant managerAmy Vogel Dr....

BOCA minutes – member meeting November 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM

December 1, 2023

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting): https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/f708ef8d4c7c893a83948443875665816054943b2a20298a6a17597aa058d65e In Attendance: Board:Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareAmy Vogel Dr. Day CareLori Viner Children’s Workshop Members and guests:Monique Rossi BGClub WarwickRebecca Madden Acorn AcademyZachary Handleman BGClub East...

BOCA minutes – member meeting October 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

November 2, 2023

Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting): https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/9a75f427007468de94a67a70a4496febc99e60c0649e5090b5b371ca02a62e6f In Attendance: Board:Rebecca Compton Dr. Day CareAmy Vogel Dr. Day CareJoseph Tomchak Boys & Girls Club NewportLori Viner Children’s Workshop Members and guests:Monique Rossi Boys &...

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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.