1. Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for a quality system of child care, to advance early childhood education as a profession and to provide services to our members.

2. In the beginning…
Founded in 1974, in response to the creation of the provinces Child Day Care Program.
The purpose was to lobby for a child care system for children and parents
It was totally volunteer based and membership funded.
The early board included parents and caregivers.

3. Milestones along the way….
Group Benefit Plan introduced in 1979
First Executive Director hired in 1981
Liability insurance program introduced in 1983
Provincial government terminated funding support to MCCA in the early 1990’s
Amalgamated with the Family Day Care Association in 1998

4. MCCA’s Strengths…
Entirely self funded through membership dues and funds raised through member services
Work of the Association is done by 5 employees and over 100 volunteers
MCCA is the largest provincial child care association in Canada
Respected as the “voice” of child care in Manitoba and recognized throughout Canada for leadership and expertise

5. Our Vision
To promote and support an exceptional early learning and child care system fueling our members to be proud and excited to belong to a progressive, respected profession!

6. Our Values
Professionalism: respect, ethical practice, integrity, quality, high standards, best practice
Influence: government & other stakeholders and use it to advance child care as a profession and an inclusive, high quality, affordable, & publicly funded system
Inspiration: we are committed to innovation, learning, and the growth and development of ECE

7. Values……
Connection: we are informed & informative, provide opportunities to network & collaborate, and a trusted source of mentorship, education, knowledge
Inclusion: we respect & value all people, are committed to diversity, and respect the ideas & opinions of others

8. Membership Benefits Advocacy Child Care Bridges Conferences
Professional Development
Resource Library
Awards
Resource Development
Belonging
Every MCCA member is automatically enrolled as a joint member with the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) at affiliate member rates (excluding $10.00 student memberships)

9. Why Be An MCCA Member?
An MCCA membership demonstrates your credibility, commitment, and professionalism to early learning and child care.
MCCA is your link to information, advocacy, professional development, member services, and networking.
An MCCA membership enables us to advocate on your behalf for:
increased wages and benefits
the pension plan and retirement supports
workplace training and tuition support
enhancement to child care as a service and as a profession

10. Insurance Programs for Licensed Child Care Facilities
Liability insurance for licensed family child care homes and licensed child care centres
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance for licensed child care centres
HealthSource Plus group benefits plan for child care centres and licensed family child care providers

11. Group Benefits Plan Health Source Plus
For Professional and Child Care Assistant members whose employer contributes to the cost, and for licensed Family Child Care Providers. The MCCA plan includes life insurance, short and long term disability, extended health, vision, dental, Ceridian employee assistance plan PLUS travel health insurance & retiree plan. Cost containment strategies and plan members help keep premium rates stable.

12. MCCA/CCCF Annual Membership Dues for Individuals
Early Childhood Educators: Full Time $ Part Time $124.00/year Child Care Assistants: Full Time $ Part Time $76.00/year Students: $10.00/year (MCCA membership only) $35.00/year (MCCA & CCCF) Associates: $116.00/year

13. MCCA/CCCF Annual Membership Dues for Licensed Facilities
Family Child Care Provider:
$150.00/year
Full Time Child Care Centre:
$ /year
Part Time Child Care Centre:
$122.50/year
Includes $25.00 CCCF Affiliate fees

14. MCCA Members 2018
Full & Part Centres 522 Family Child Care Providers 368 Professionals (ECEs) 1733 Child Care Assistants 1243 Associates 111 Students 22 Total 3999

15. Regional Branches Active Branches South Central Parklands Thompson
Interlake
Inactive Branches
Eastman
Westman
Norman
MCCA provides a membership fee rebate to active branches to help fund local workshops and activities.

16. MCCA Provincial Board of Directors
President
President Elect
Past President
Secretary/Treasurer
Director of Board Operations
Director of Public Policy
Director of Branch Services
4 Directors at Large
3 Members at Large

17. MCCA’s Revenue
Membership Fees 58% Professional Development 36% Advertising/Resource Sales 4% Administration fees 2% Interest/Other 1% Thanks to our members, we are able to be self-funded!

18. Finances: Expenses Membership Services 79% Operational Expenses 20%
Funds (Capital, Project, Building) 1%

19. MCCA Committees Board Operations (Personnel & Nominating) Finance
Conference
Ethics
School Age
Family Child Care
Public Policy & Professionalism
Child Care Benefits
Editorial
Regional Branch Committee
Retirement Plan
Advisory

20. MCCA Staff Executive Director Professional Development Administrator
Professional Development Manager
Membership & Registration Administator
Administrative Assistant
Other: Accountant; Workshop Hostesses
IT Support, Design and layout

21. MCCA promotes early learning and child care through our work with other groups and agencies:
Child Care Qualifications & Training Committee
Canadian Child Care Federation
ECE Training Institutions
Nutrition for ELCC Advisory Committee
Manitoba Education and Training
Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care

22. Advocacy
MCCA promote child care as a service and as a profession to senior government and elected officials at all levels, opposition parties, stakeholders, and the general public.
We play an important role in shaping legislation, regulations, and influencing policy.

23. How to learn more Join MCCA! Read every issue of Child Care Bridges.
Participate in member events.
Visit our website often
Follow us on on Facebook (The Manitoba Child Care Association), on Instagram
Call if you have comments or questions or

24. Thank you for your support!