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Read more about these 2009 initiatives:  (PDF documents)

10,000 Kids have been
turned away from Childcare 12/2/09

Arizona Republic, 10,000
waiting for state child-care aid

ABC 15, Why Arizona’s child care system has hit troubling milestone (12-4-09)

FOX 10, DES Cuts Affecting Kids, Daycare (12-4-09)

CBS Ch5, Child Care System
Hits Grim Milestone (12-4-09)

Public News Service, 10 Thousandth AZ Kid Turned
Away From State Child Care
Help (12-4-09)

Letter to Governor Brewer
09/14/09

Letter to all members of the House & Senate on 09/23/09




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helpful links from National to State resources. ACCA Links


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The Arizona Child Care Association (ACCA) is a
non-profit professional trade organization governed by membership through a representative Board of Directors.

ACCA is the ONLY organization supporting the specific interest of licensed, private childhood care and education communities in Arizona. Join ACCA today to become better informed about issues that make a difference in your business or organization, gain access to money saving opportunities, great networking and professional development opportunities.

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How to Reduce
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Licensing Fees



Learn more about Empower Pack

What is an
“Empower Center”


10 Ways to Empower
Children to live
Healthy lives


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New updated fee
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Our Mission|Board Members|Executive Director|ACCA's History
We have added three very important links for our members

Information on how to apply to Quality First through First Things First

Information on Emergency Scholarships

New DES Provider Rates

*New updated fee structure from DHS*


In the Media

Phoenix Ch3 Licensing fees revised

Phoenix Ch12 "Not Enough State Aid"

Phoenix Ch5 State Admits Child Care Fee Estimates Too High

Phoenix ch10 agreement on licensing fees.

Ch12 NBC State announces new grants and Empower Pack to help

Ch15 ABC (interview with Kay Woods from Precious Treasures)

Arizona offers subsidy on child-care fee

KGUN, Tucson, Child Care fees revised

KVOA, Tucson, ADHS announced fees for all licensees

Advocates protest $25M child care cut Feb. 19th

Desperate times for parents on childcare subsidy March 1st

Arizona lawmakers reacting to child care crisis March 12th

Brewer signs bill that preserves child care subsidies March 19th

Arizona Republic, 10,000 waiting for
state child-care aid





Use this link to find the State Senators and Representatives in your district.

•   Your district legislators make decisions
     regarding child care issues.

•   It is very important to get involved.

•   Your voice counts.

•   Get Involved!



Welcome New Members,
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Trinity United Methodist Preschool
The Learning Curve
Karen’s Kare Bears
The Gingerbread House
Cave Creek Montessori School
Imagine Early Learning Center
Children’s Academy
Happy Days Learning Center



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Arizona Security, Sign Hear

HPS Janitorial

Ryan Austin and Associates, Bill Adams, health insurance

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