Together We Do Great Things

One membership. Your center. Your team.

Center Plus is GCCA's premier membership for child care programs that want to strengthen both their business and their workforce.

For $499 per year, your center receives all GCCA Center Membership benefits plus individual professional memberships and professional development benefits for up to 50 eligible employees.

Annual Membership: $499

Everything in Center Membership

Your center receives:

• Statewide advocacy and representation

• Regulatory and compliance member assistance

• Access to THRIVE Workplace Benefits, allowing eligible centers to offer affordable health and supplemental benefits to employees

• Timely industry, legislative, regulatory, CAPS, and Georgia Pre-K updates

• GCCA representation and engagement with DECAL and state leaders

• Member pricing for eligible owner and director conferences and events

• Peer networking and leadership connections

• GCCA partner discounts and member benefits

• Affiliation with the National Child Care Association

PLUS: Bring Your Team With You

Center Plus extends GCCA beyond the owner or director and gives your employees access to their own professional membership benefits.

Your membership includes:

• Individual GCCA professional memberships for up to 50 eligible employees

• Up to 10 hours of complimentary BFTS-approved training each year for participating staff

• Teacher-focused professional development and resources

• Access to eligible individual member benefits and discounts

• Professional organization membership that may support educators working toward CDA professional membership requirements

• Eligibility for qualifying GCCA teacher recognition opportunities

• Opportunities for teachers to connect with Georgia's larger early childhood professional community

Support Your Business. Invest in Your People.

With Center Plus, GCCA helps you:

ADVOCATE for your business.

NAVIGATE regulatory and industry challenges.

CONNECT with Georgia's child care community.

SUPPORT your employees with access to THRIVE Workplace Benefits.

DEVELOP your team through professional membership and complimentary training.

The Value Is Simple

Center Membership: $159

Center Membership + 9 Individual Teacher Memberships: $510

Center Plus: $499 for your center + memberships for up to 50 eligible employees.

And Center Plus includes access to complimentary professional development for participating staff.

GCCA's Best Value for Child Care Employers

If you simply want your center represented, informed, and connected, choose Center Membership.

If you want GCCA working for your business and your people, choose Center Plus.

Your center deserves a voice, support, and access to benefits that strengthen your business.

GCCA Center Membership is designed for licensed child care centers and child care organizations in Georgia.

The center is the GCCA member and designates one owner, director, or senior leader as its primary GCCA representative.

Annual Membership: $159

Center Membership Includes

• Statewide advocacy and representation on legislation, funding, regulations, CAPS, Georgia Pre-K, and other issues affecting Georgia child care businesses

• Member assistance with regulatory and compliance questions

• Access to THRIVE Workplace Benefits, giving eligible centers the opportunity to offer affordable health and supplemental benefits to employees

• Timely GCCA member alerts, industry updates, and information

• GCCA representation and engagement with DECAL and other state leaders

• Member pricing for eligible GCCA owner and director conferences, events, and professional development

• Peer networking with child care owners, directors, and leaders across Georgia

• Access to eligible GCCA partner discounts and member benefits

• Affiliation with the National Child Care Association

This Membership Covers Your Center

Center Membership establishes your licensed child care center or organization as a GCCA member.

Employees of the center do not receive individual GCCA memberships or complimentary GCCA training hours through this membership level.

Want to Invest in Your Entire Team?

Choose Center Plus.

For $499 per year, Center Plus includes everything above plus individual GCCA professional memberships and complimentary training for up to 50 eligible employees.

For centers focused on recruitment, retention, professional development, and building a stronger team, Center Plus is GCCA's best value.

GCCA's Early Educator Professional Membership is designed specifically for Georgia's classroom teachers and other early educators working directly with children.

For $39 per year, educators can connect with Georgia's early childhood professional community while accessing teacher-focused professional development, resources, training opportunities, and individual discounts.

Who is eligible?

This membership is available to individuals whose primary role is providing direct care, instruction, or classroom support to children in an early learning program.

Owners, directors, administrators, consultants, trainers, vendors, coaches, business owners, and other individuals representing or providing services to child care programs are not eligible for this membership category.

This is an individual professional membership. It does not establish GCCA membership or affiliation for the individual's employer, child care program, business, consulting practice, or other organization.

Individuals seeking GCCA membership on behalf of a child care program should select a Center or Center Plus Membership.

Businesses and professionals seeking to engage with or provide products or services to GCCA members should select the appropriate Industry Partner membership.

GCCA reserves the right to verify eligibility and correct memberships purchased under an ineligible membership category.

Annual Membership: $39

Membership begins on the date you join and continues for one year. Memberships automatically renew annually through AutoPay unless canceled.

Early Educator Benefits

Members receive:

• Teacher-focused professional development and resources
• Up to 10 hours of BFTS-approved training each year
• Access to four virtual Saturday training opportunities
• Individual discounts through GCCA benefit partners
• Connection to Georgia's statewide early childhood professional community

Important: Early Educator Professional Membership does not include Center, Center Plus, Industry Partner, owner, director, or organizational member benefits or pricing.

The Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA) helps child care owners run strong and successful programs. One way we do this is by connecting our members with trusted businesses and community partners who understand the child care industry.

Our Industry Partners provide helpful services, tools, and guidance. They know the real challenges child care leaders face every day. These partners support our members as they work to grow their programs, care for children, and serve families across Georgia.

When child care businesses have the right support, they are stronger. And when child care is strong, Georgia’s children, families, and workforce all benefit.

Why GCCA Industry Partners Matter

GCCA has built relationships with organizations that are experienced, reliable, and committed to helping child care programs succeed.

Our Industry Partner Program gives members one trusted place to find support for:

• Business services like payroll, insurance, and finances
• Classroom supplies and operational tools
• Technology and training
• Workforce and community resources

We encourage members to connect with GCCA partners first when they need help. With many types of partners across the state, members can feel confident they will find the support they need.

This program is about more than selling products. It is about building real relationships that help child care businesses grow and stay strong.

Partnership Levels

GCCA offers three partnership levels so organizations can choose how they want to engage:

1. Industry Partner – A starting level focused on connection and visibility
2. Preferred Partner – A higher level with more chances to engage with members
3. Premier Partner – A leadership level with strong recognition and statewide exposure

Each level gives partners meaningful ways to connect with child care leaders and support the future of early learning in Georgia.

Working Together for Georgia’s Children

When businesses and community groups partner with GCCA, they are investing in the success of child care. Together, we can strengthen programs, support families, and build a stronger workforce for our state. Strong partnerships create strong child care. And strong child care builds strong communities.

Partnership Levels

Bronze - $625 Annually

• Welcome Email News Blast Introducing Your Company to GCCA Members
• One Year GCCA Membership
• Directory Listing with Logo & Advertised Partner Discounts for Members 
• Networking at our Virtual Town Hall (8-10 times/year)
• Exclusive Event Exhibitor Rates
• Industry Partner Badge & Success Guide
• Access to Membership Portal & Directory

Silver - $1,550 annually

• All Industry Partner Benefits
• 2 Engagement Credits ($1000 value) & Access to More
• Newsletter Spotlight & Link 
• Facilitated Access to GCCA Members

Gold - $3,610 Annually

• All Preferred Partner benefits
• 4 Engagement Credits Total ($2000 value) 
• Homepage Logo Placement
• Board Meeting Exclusive Access
• Priority event recognition

Engagement Credits

Engagement Credits may be used for:

• Dedicated Member Email Communication
• Educational Webinar Hosted and Promoted by GCCA
• Exclusive Newsletter Feature
• Town Hall Recognition
• Conference Advertisement
• Sponsored Resource Distribution