About CCPN
Our Mission
Child Care Professional Network (CCPN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, composed of certified child care professionals who are committed to providing quality, affordable, early care and education that is accessible to all families.
CCPN members maintain a commitment to quality in Early Childhood Education through: National Accreditation, Keystone STARS participation, CDA National Credential, well trained staff in ECE or similar education, First Aid certification, CPR certification, Fire Safety training, Emergency Preparedness training, ongoing professional development, CCW subsidized financial assistance, certification through the Bureau of Certification Services, and much more.
Our Goals
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Foster the understanding of the many services child care professionals provide and inform the public of the significant impact that early care and school aged education programs have on the development and future success of children.
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Communicate the needs and concerns of families to the appropriate individuals and agencies.
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Identify areas that create barriers for children, families, and ECE professionals, and offer positive solutions that better meets the needs of the children, their families, and the child care professionals.
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Support, develop and deliver professional development opportunities that will enhance the quality of the early care and school aged care practitioners.
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Ensure early and school age child care professionals receive their respected place as specialists among community, businesses, state agencies and other professionals.
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Educate the community of the positive outcomes of investing in high quality early care and education citing current research and statistics.
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Collaborate and share community resources, and engage in family and community partnerships.
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Support families by connecting them with resources and supports to enhance their overall quality of living.
Our Work
See some of the things CCPN and its network have been involved in on our Updates page.
Our Staff
Board of Directors
John Sperduto
President
Laura Dubois
Treasurer
Margie Sebastiani
Secretary
Special Committee Members
Anice Dickerson
Professional Development Specialist
Michelle Stevens
Family Child Care Liason
Barbara Orcutt
LICC Liason
Diane Weindel
LICC Liason
Staff
Bob Matthews
Programs Manager
Chris Dragan
CDA Instructor
Vincent Taddei
Pearson Professional Assessments Proctor
Anice Dickerson
CDA Instructor
Michelle Stevens
First Aid/CPR/Fire Safety Instructor
Laura McLaughlin
CDA Instructor