Quote Originally Posted by cfred View Post
I don't think it will be a case of 'everyone' jumping on board with the Coop. Like I mentioned briefly, we have a specific demographic that will be our more likely group. So far as pushing out the poor providers, I'm not stating that the Coop is going to be the sole reason for pushing them out. BUT, it will be another blow against them. CICPO isn't just about the Coop. We've also spearheaded a major public awareness campaign to (for lack of a better term) clear the names and reinforce the reputations of all ICPs. The video presentation I just put together will also be going out on social media (FB, Twitter, Youtube, etc) to further promote our sector. The coop will help with that. If everyone came on board, it would undoubtedly push them out, but as it stands, that likely won't happen...but every little bit helps. And after the Coop is either granted or not, there will, I'm sure, be even MORE public awareness and media coverage.

Don't start looking at this as an US vs YOU thing. It isn't. We're on the side of all dedicated ICPs. But the coop is something many of us want and we feel it's a good alternative to have. However, it would be nice if all providers, even if not affiliated with the Cooperative, lent their support to the group as a whole, as they've certainly lent their support to all of us. This is much bigger than the Cooperative. It' about combating the negative image put out there by the government, the agencies and the childcare advocates.
I do not think its you vs. us. That is clearly not the case. As I said, I am happy that someone is trying to find a solution for us. I personally, just see problems with this and I'm just stating my point of view on it. Some providers will be excited about the co-op. Some will not be.