My name is Carolyn Salvador and I am the new executive director  and I want to personally invite you to join the Georgia Child Care Association. As you may already be aware, the GCCA has been representing private child care provider’s interests and advocating for owners for over 30 years.   If you have been involved with GCCA before, you may noticed some excited changes taking place this year.  In addition to hiring the first executive director in 15 years, we have a new website, we have expanded the scope of services and increased our membership benefits.  Our membership has grown very strong over the past year and I am thrilled to be part of this organization and support business owners across the state.  
 
Due to all the proposed changes in regulations and upcoming statewide quality initiatives, it is imperative that child care center owners across Georgia come together to have a unified and strong voice.  GCCA IS THAT VOICE at the capitol and with state regulatory agencies. We have one of the top lobbyists in the state, Ellen Williams, who works with policy makers to emphasis our platform and keep us informed of proposed legislation that could affect your business. We impact regulation and ensure your perspective in accounted for in the process.

There are many other benefits of joining Georgia Child Care Association such as great savings and discounts from national and local vendors, networking opportunities, fax back criminal records checks, but perhaps the greatest benefit is knowing that you are helping to protect one of your most valuable assets.
Become a member and help us grow and strengthened our voice.  We need every center in this state to join forces and make sure that regulations stay in check and small business owners are kept in business!

GCCA MEMBER    BENEFITS

Discounts from vendors to save you money

GCCA exclusives such as "group health insurance"

Advocacy at the state and regulatory level to protect your business and ensure owner's voices are heard

Up to date information to become an informed owner

Legal legislative industry briefs

Criminal records checks fax back service 

Quarterly newsletter "Rhyme & Reason"

Email blast with important timely news updates

Automatic enrollment in National Child Care Association ( NCCA)

Networking events and meetings

Vendor partner advice on risk management, labor laws and Pre K audits to help you with your business

LOCAL VENDOR DISCOUNTS/BENEFITS

• PureFun – 25% off when you purchase 1 case from each of the following categories: juice, gloves and can liners.
• Phoenix Associates – Specializing in the child care industry.
• Pinnacle Credit Union – Lower your bus or personal auto loan by 2%*(certain restrictions apply)
• Sherry Carasik, CPA – 1 FREE hour of consulting on any relevant accounting/tax topic
• Becker School Supply – 15% off for orders of $250 or more & freight discounts
• Glover-Auten Foods – Special Rates for GCCA Members
• National Bus Sales & Leasing – Preferential Pricing for GCCA Members
• The Showcase Cleaning Company – 1 FREE month of cleaning with a year commitment.
• WEB Emergency Response Training – CPR/First Aid classes for only $20 / Fire Safety & Automatic External Defibrillation classes also offered.

NATIONAL VENDOR DISCOUNTS / BENEFITS

• Child Care Insurance Professionals –Limited Medical Employee Health Coverage starting at $80 per month exclusive to GCCA/NCCA members
• ABC School Supply - 13%off + free freight
• Discount School Supply - 15%off & Shipping Discounts
• Fingershield - 25% off
• Kaplan - 15% off and Free Freight on orders over $300
• Paychex - 15% off
• High Reach - 15%off
• Weekly Reader - 20% off