History:

     The Home Day Care Providers Association was

first known as the Home Day Care Mother's Association.  The first records kept date back to 1979.  The association was formed to provide support and training for Family Child Care providers.  The Association's goals and purposes were to support

one another, provide training opportunities and

advance the quality of child care in licensed child care homes, as well as uniting licensed providers for

greater recognition in Springfield and surrounding communities.

     Today the Home Day Care Providers Association has  upheld its original intent and has grown to

become a professional association that helps licensed Family Child Care providers with every aspect of their business.



Services Provided:

• Access to Members Only Facebook Page (one    of our most used services)

• Access to Members Only Buy, Sell, Trade Facebook Page

• Networking Opportunities for members of the association to gather together and enjoy fun and engaging activities (to help prevent provider stress and burnout)

• Educational Training (certificates for clock hours are issued that count towards DCFS licensing standards)

• Up-to-Date Information on child development and best business practices, including taxes, record keeping, DCFS licensing standards, Food Programs and insurance needs.  Knowledge is power!

• Mentoring (our Mentor Committee will help you find ways to grow professionally)

• Friendship, Confidence, Encouragement and Comradery and support that is gained from one another

• A collective voice and educate legislation on child care issues

• Discounted (group) registration fees for select trainings

• Newsletters