Member Benefits
The importance of having representation with legislators, advisors and policy makers goes without saying.
But there are MANY other benefits to membership...
EVEN MORE IMPORTANT: members will have access to its database of tools for ECE owners and directors related to all aspects of providing and managing high quality programs. HR policies, sample handbooks, assessment tools, job descriptions, curriculum, literacy materials ... the list is endless.
But there are MANY other benefits to membership...
Licensing Support
- We are experts at knowing and interpreting the statutes and regulations, and if we don't know the answer,
we'll ask on your behalf. - When one member has a question, it generally affects us all. We will communicate these issues to members.
ECE Shared Resource
As a result of a grant from one of our members, we're excited to bring you this truly unbelievable benefit! CCCA members will have access to a National Organization's arranged discounts with numerous providers of supplies to child care centers (for example: 20% at Discount School Supply and free shipping).EVEN MORE IMPORTANT: members will have access to its database of tools for ECE owners and directors related to all aspects of providing and managing high quality programs. HR policies, sample handbooks, assessment tools, job descriptions, curriculum, literacy materials ... the list is endless.
Premiere Reach
ALSO, we're pleased to announce that we've also partnered with Premiere Reach ... another national provider of discounted services for the childcare industry. They provide group negotiated pricing for food service, office supplies and business equipment, housekeeping, credit card processing and more.Private Members Only Facebook Page
Have a question? Post it to our facebook page and you'll have answers from other members. Recent topics include:- Wage and hour questions - when is overtime paid? Who can be salaried? How do you handle employees working from home?
- Who do you use for fencing? Bark Mulch? Accountant? insurance agent?
- What software packages do you use?
- What are van licensing requirements?
- What are your policies on your employees use of social media?
- What is your dress code?
More Benefits
- Free hotline support for employment issues with a national HR firm that has a specialized understanding of our industry
- Three hours of free continuing education training from among the over 100 courses offered by Childcare Education Institute (CCEI), the leading provider of online training courses in our industry
- Negotiated discounts with more vendors, including S&S Worldwide
- Playground certified Bark Mulch - Lowest price in CT
- Member discounts to CCCA sponsored training conferences
- Access to mentors that will support and assist members with accreditation, credentialing, management issues and in other areas that members may feel they need assistance
- Networking opportunities - is there a better way? How do others deal with the same problems that you're facing.