Officers & Coordinators... New Officers 2008 President: Carla Freel "Aunt Carla's House" Vice President: Jodi Bishop "Jodi's Little Stars" Event Coordinator: Yulanda Ball "L Bee's Childcare" Public Relations: Sharon Raeder "Daycare by Sharon Past Officers: President: Michelle Rhoads Vice President: Carla Freel Treasurer: Carla Freel Ann Morris Gina Hartman Secretary: Carla Freel Ann Morris Yulanda Ball Jodi Bishop |
ECDCA (Elkhart County Day Care Association) www.elkhartfamilychildcare.com
"Working Hand In Hand With Licensed Family Childcare Providers"
| Who We Are: The Elkhart County Day Care Association was formed in 1992, and reestablished in 2002. We are a non profit organization representing & serving all Licensed Family Childcare Providers of Elkhart County. |
| “Believing in Family Childcare" We believe it’s important for a child's social & mental growth to remain with one provider throughout early childhood. The relationships children make are very important to their future choices and values. In Licensed Family Childcare a child learns a hands-on curriculum with educational activities, as well as experiences natural environments. Children in family care will make life long friends of all ages, while upholding family values and receiving the Early Childhood Education they need to start school and build relationships. |
Member Benefits: ~ Support and Trainings that apply to Family Childcare ~ Marketing Techniques and Promotion of your business. (Referring all Licensed Childcare above all) ~ Annual CPR and First Aid ~ Firsthand knowledge of laws, and regulations effecting your childcare ~ Annual Recognition in Celebration for all Licensed Family Childcare Providers in Elkhart County ~ Annual “December Dinner” for members. ~COME RELAX AND SHARE CONVERSATION WITH FELLOW PROVIDERS! |
| “Purpose & Objectives” ~ To promote quality, educated, & affordable childcare. ~ To be advocates for licensed family providers at the county and state level. To advocate for the safety, health, and education of children in childcare. ~To educate the community of the benefits in Licensed Family Childcare. ~ Reaching out & reducing the isolation of family providers. To connect family providers with resources through educational workshops, & support meetings. ~ To encourage provider appreciation and to give recognition of all provider achievements. (Provider Appreciation Day is nationally recognized as the Friday before Mothers Day!) ~To assist families in need of childcare. ~To support and inspire the highest quality of care, through education, resources, and advocacy. . |
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| ~ECDCA meetings are held the 1st Tues. of each month. ~Location: First Presbyterian Church 200 East Beardsley Ave. Elkhart ~Time: 6:30 pm Membership Dues are Presently 30.00 per year Save Money! 75.00 gives you a full year membership to your "Indiana Childcare Association" and the ECDCA. (Contact Carla Freel 293-7865 or Jodi Bishop 295-2492) |
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