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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

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

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Sharing: The Power of the Food Program

October 25, 2022
The National CACFP Sponsors Association is offering a one-day virtual event for daycare and afterschool providers who may be interested in participating in CACFP but aren’t yet.  The event will go over...

BOCA Minutes – Member Meeting 10/24/22

October 25, 2022
October 24, 2022 at 3:33 PM Recording available for one month at: https://transcripts.gotomeeting.com/#/s/adfc78968df2489142fb10202364f8b6d4275776397ca90b7ca1b467ccb21e18 Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting) In Attendance:Board:Rebecca Compton (Dr. Day Care)Joseph Tomchak (Boys & Girls Club Newport)Tracy Martin-Turgeon (Cadence...

BOCA Minutes – Member Meeting

March 3, 2022
February 28, 2022 at 3:33 PM Location of Meeting: Virtual (GoToMeeting) In Attendance: Rebecca Compton (Dr. Day Care), Tracy Martin-Turgeon (Cadence Academy), Joseph Tomchak (Boys & Girls Club Newport), Charlene Barbieri (Little...
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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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