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. Our current issues are: 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 parents with locating a
provider who meets their needs.
(NOTE: Referrals are for licensed providers
who are OCCCA members residing in Orange County, California)
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)
