Orange County  Child Care Association

Provide, Promote and Support Quality Licensed Family Child Care

 

  Become a Member

The Orange County Child Care Association would like to invite you to join or rejoin our professional organization for Licensed Family Child Care Providers. Our members are dedicated to Promoting, Providing, and Supporting Quality Child Care.

 

With your paid membership you’ll receive many benefits. Please take this opportunity to become “Part of the Solution” as we work together to deliver quality child care. To join simply download and complete the Membership Application and return along with all the necessary documents as outlined in the application.

 

Thank You

 

What’s New

About Us

Become a Member

Contact Us

FREE Referrals

General Meetings

Calendar of Events

Health & Wellness

Developmental Resources

Safety

Contributions

State Licensing Forms

Public Policy - Legislation

School Readiness Programs

Immunizations

Resources & Links

Interviews

SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome & SBS: Shaken Baby Syndrome

Privacy Policy

 

 

 

Advantages of Membership

 

Newsletter

6 issues per year – topics and resources relating to family child care. Issues are released as follows:

 Jan/Feb, Mar/Apr, May/Jun, Jul/Aug, Sept/Oct, Nov/Dec

 

DSS Notification

DSS no longer sends updates to licensed providers. Each provider is responsible to ensuring that they are in compliance with maintaining up-to-date forms and postings. Our members receive e-mail notification regarding updates to LIC forms and other important information.

 

Public Policy – Legislation

Stay up-to-date on legislation relating to Family Child Care.

 

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: Drop off your extinguisher at a General Meeting and pick it up before you leave.

 

 

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 the County of Orange)

 

Discounts

Our members can receive discounts to the following. Just show your OCCCA Membership Card.

Special Rates for 24 Hour Fitness during open enrollment in 2007

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.)

 

 

 

Click here for

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

 

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JOIN TODAY…

Joining is easy…

Select a membership, download and complete an Application and return with your $35 fee for a

1-year membership.

 

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General Membership

This membership is for licensed family child care providers licensed in the County of Orange.

 

Click here for

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

or

CONTACT MEMBERSHIP CHAIRPERSON

FOR AN APPLICATION:

 

CYNDI CASUM

714-842-8630

 

 

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Associate Membership

Persons who support the purposes and objectives of the Association but do not reside in the County of Orange.

 

 

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Honorary Membership

Persons, firms, associations, organizations or representative who render a notable or unique service to their respective communities and who support the purpose and objective of this Association. This membership is conferred upon a person by vote of the Board of Directors without an applicant being submitted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange County  Child Care Association

PO Box 26769

Santa Ana,  CA 92799

714.893.0390