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.)
