Spring Arts & Crafts for the Classroom

Spring Arts & Crafts for the Classroom

Springtime is a delightful opportunity to explore the connection of seasons with art. Encouraging creativity, enhancing fine motor skills, and inspire self-expression for young minds can give children the chance to understand the world around them. The following...
Susy Child Care: Esperanza Gaona

Susy Child Care: Esperanza Gaona

Educator Spotlight Esperanza Gaona Esperanza Gaona is the owner of Susy Child Care in Washington County. As a small business, Esperanza has been developing and structuring her program to support the community’s needs while maintaining balance between work and...
Immigration Resources and Protection for children in your care

Immigration Resources and Protection for children in your care

January 30, 2025 Dear Educators Below, we have compiled resources to help you navigate and implement “safe space” policies that safeguard early childhood programs against immigration enforcement. A “safe space” policy is a plan or set of protocols to mitigate the harm...
Free Counseling and Therapy services to OCCA members!

Free Counseling and Therapy services to OCCA members!

The Oregon Child Care Alliance is excited to announce Canopy Wellness as a free service to our members! One of their main specialties is connecting you with mental healthcare—every employee and family member has access to 5 sessions with a Master’s level licensed...
5 Simple Ways to Retain Employees

5 Simple Ways to Retain Employees

One of the best ways to keep your preschool or child care program growing is employee retention. Here are five ways to keep your best teachers in the classroom. It costs time and money to replace employees, especially good ones. Having experienced teachers leave your...
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