In the early 1980s, a small group of licensed providers in Douglas County, Colorado started a coffee clutch to provide a support system for each other. As the number of licensed providers in Douglas County increased, the providers decided to form the Douglas County Child Care Association (DCCCA) in 1984. That same year, DCCCA was officially formed. It is amazing that something as simple as a coffee clutch among 4-5 people can lead to an association that has had membership as high as 150.

Douglas County Child Care Association is a private, non-profit organization. We are not affiliated in any way with the State of Colorado, Douglas County, or any of its' organizations. The purpose of DCCCA is to serve and act on behalf of all members who are licensed in-home family childcare providers in Douglas County. We provide education and training to childcare providers and others.

Benefitting our members (providers who are licensed and in good standing with the state), we provide newsletters, educational training, support, and maintain a database of information on these members who have childcare openings, so that we can give their names out to parents in need of childcare. For parents, we provide free referrals to licensed providers who reside in their geographic area, as well as information about choosing the right childcare environment and the benefits of choosing a licensed home daycare.