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Join Child Care Aware® of America, the leading voice for child care.

CCAoA is a national membership-based nonprofit organization working to advance a high-quality, affordable and equitable child care system that supports children’s growth, development, and early education. Founded in 1987, we advocate for child care policies that improve the lives of children and families, lead research that advances the child care and early learning field, leverage technology to help families make informed decisions about child care and provide professional development for child care providers.

CCAoA Member Benefits

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Individual

$90
  • Individual memberships connect you with information and resources that support child care professionals and leaders across the nation.
  • Individuals who may be interested in membership include child care providers or individuals who work for CCR&Rs or State Networks.

Organization

Starting at $119 (min of 2 seats)

  • Organizational memberships are a great way for your entire organization to stay connected at the national level. You may select the appropriate amount of ‘seats’ to meet your staffing needs.
  • Organizations that may be interested in membership include Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies, child care providers or nonprofits/government agencies that support child care initiatives.

Champion

Starting at $175

  • 2X the organizational staff seats.
  • A portion of your fees will go directly toward our advocacy and research efforts to impact the child care landscape.
  • Champion members are also invited to quarterly calls with CCAoA Leadership, where we discuss child care advocacy, research and strategy.
  • Champion members are recognized for their efforts in the child care field at CCAoA events.

CCAoA Member Benefits

Professional Development

Events
Attend CCAoA events at member-exclusive pricing.

Learning Center
Access our new Learning Center that provides resources to help you and your organization excel in the child care field.

Webinars
Receive exclusive invitations to child care and early education webinars.

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Organization
Champion

Career & Networking Resources

Career Center
Utilize our Career Center for both job seekers and employers.

Networking
Join our communities of practice to meet and collaborate with members across the nation.

Individual
Organization
Champion

Tools & Resources

Guides
Download exclusive resources such as guides to operating a child care center or child care home. Access an English-Spanish Glossary of Child Care Terms to provide equitable and inclusive services.

Marketing Resources
Explore our Marketing Toolbox that includes resources to help boost your marketing strategy.

Newsletters
Receive a monthly member-exclusive newsletter and stay informed on the latest news and developments with CCAoA and the child care industry.

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Organization
Champion

Exclusive Member Discounts
A CCAoA membership entitles you to discounts with some of our top child care and early education partners.

Individual
Organization
Champion

Technical Assistance & Special Projects
Receive technical assistance and support to ensure quality IT infrastructure within your agency.

Opportunity to apply for select funding opportunities or direct technical assistance from Child Care Aware of America to support community work.

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Organization
Champion

Additional Staff Seats

Organizational Members are eligible to have additional “organizational staff seats” for selected staff of their choice. The number of eligible seats is based on budget.

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Organization
Champion

PASS-THROUGH DOLLARS

Organizational members have access to apply for pass-through dollars (as available).*

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Organization
Champion

CCAoA Member Benefits

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Organization

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Professional Development

Events
Attend CCAoA events at member-exclusive pricing.

Learning Center
Access our new Learning Center that provides resources to help you and your organization excel in the child care field.

Webinars
Receive exclusive invitations to child care and early education webinars.

Career & Networking Resources

Career Center
Utilize our Career Center for both job seekers and employers.

Networking
Join our communities of practice to meet and collaborate with members across the nation.

Tools & Resources

Guides
Download exclusive resources such as guides to operating a child care center or child care home. Access an English-Spanish Glossary of Child Care Terms to provide equitable and inclusive services.

Marketing Resources
Explore our Marketing Toolbox that includes resources to help boost your marketing strategy.

Newsletters
Receive a monthly member-exclusive newsletter and stay informed on the latest news and developments with CCAoA and the child care industry.

Exclusive Member Discounts
A CCAoA membership entitles you to discounts with some of our top child care and early education partners.

Technical Assistance & Special Projects
Receive technical assistance and support to ensure quality IT infrastructure within your agency.

Opportunity to apply for select funding opportunities or direct technical assistance from Child Care Aware of America to support community work.

Additional Staff Seats

Organizational Members are eligible to have additional “organizational staff seats” for selected staff of their choice. The number of eligible seats is based on budget.

PASS-THROUGH DOLLARS

Organizational members have access to apply for pass-through dollars (as available).*

Individual

Organization

Champion

Get Started Get Started Additional Pricing Get Started Additional Pricing

Click here to learn more about Organizational and Individual Membership Benefits.

*Organizational staff members have access to the organizational member benefits, except being a voting member, access to pass-through funding and special projects and technical assistance.

Already a member?

We offer an online annual membership renewal process through a secure member portal, simply login to your membership account to renew. Additionally, members may opt in/out of our automatic renewal offering. For support, watch this renewal tutorial or contact our Membership team at membership@usa.childcareaware.org

NOTE: Members can access benefits in the quick links tab, after signing into their account.

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