Individuals who formulate or implement public policy are excluded from membership to prevent conflicts of interest among policy makers and those seeking to influence their decisions. All members of the Association are members of the Board of Directors. The association concentrates on impacting and monitoring regulations and legislation affecting programs serving children 0-12. Three regions in Missouri hold regular meetings of providers to network and discuss policy issues. The association is a membership organization.
Members pay annual dues that are based on their total child care budget.
The association has already supported child care legislation and worked closely with other advocay groups to create changes in child care policy. The Board of Directors is elected to serve two-year terms. The association proudly announces that its first Executive Director, George Thirsk, began his duties on June 12, 2000. Its purpose is to promote the interests of child care providers in Ohio while encouraging improvement in the quality of care available to the public. The organizaton promotes and supports child care providers including licensed child care centers and in-home providers.