Advantages of
Membership
Newsletter
6 issues per year – topics and
resources relating to family child care. You can receive your newsletter
via US Mail or you can “Go Green” and sign up to receive an E-Newsletter
via Email. Issues are released as follows:
Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug,
Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec
General Meetings
5 per year – These meetings are
intended to not only conduct any association business but are designed to
assist our members with resources and education.
The following is a sampling of
the things you’ll find at a meeting:
-Informative speakers
-Local vendors & resource
table
-Fellowship with other providers
-Fire Extinguisher Servicing -
$15 (price subject to change)
Area Meetings
Get to know other providers near
you – these meetings are held in your local city. This is not only a way
to get to know fellow providers in your area, but many meetings sponsor
guest speakers and can be educational.
(NOTE: Area
meetings are designed for those residing in specific cities within Orange County. Members outside the area may contact
area meeting coordinators to participate in these meetings)
Continuing Education
Opportunities
Conferences and workshops are
offered for a nominal fee to our members to assist them with their
efforts in continuing their education in the field of child care. We also
communicate other opportunities from other associations and resources
relating to child care.
Scholarships
Members are entitled to apply
for scholarships for trainings. For more details contact the OCCCA
Treasurer.
(NOTE: Associate and Honorary members do not qualify
for scholarships)
Child Care Referrals
Membership includes utilization
of our referral service. Our goal is to assist providers with locating
potential clients, and assisting parents with locating a provider who
meets their needs.
(NOTE:
Referrals are for licensed providers residing in Orange County)
Discounts
Our members can receive
discounts to the following. Just show your OCCCA Membership Card.
Discounts subject to change without notice to members.
-DCI - fee waived for members of
association
-CAFCC - $ discount to join the
CAFCC
-20% Off At Borders (advise
that you are with the Orange County Child Care Association – Corporate
Business Account and show your membership card)
