Manitoba Child Care Association Our mission is to

Manitoba Child Care Association 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.

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. 2020 -09 -25 2

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

MCCA’s Strengths… Entirely funded through membership dues and funds raised through member services A majority of the child care workforce in Manitoba are MCCA members Work of the Association is done by 6 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

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!

Membership Benefits Advocacy Child Care Bridges Conferences Professional Development Resource Library Awards Resource Development www. mccahouse. org Every MCCA member is automatically enrolled as a joint member with the Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF) at affiliate member rates

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

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 Health. Source Plus group benefits plan for child care centres and licensed family child care providers

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. Cost containment strategies and 1000+ plan members help keep premium rates stable.

MCCA/CCCF Annual Membership Dues for Individuals Early Childhood Educators: Full Time $208. 00 Part Time $124. 00/year Child Care Assistants: Full Time $112. 00 Part Time $76. 00/year Students: $50. 00/year Associates: $116. 00/year (Includes $25. 00 CCCF Affiliate Fees)

MCCA/CCCF Annual Membership Dues for Licensed Facilities Family Child Care Provider: $140. 00/year Full Time Child Care Centre: $210. 00/year Part Time Child Care Centre: $122. 50/year Includes $25. 00 CCCF Affiliate fees

MCCA Members 2016 Full & Part Centres Family Child Care Providers Professionals (ECE’s) Child Care Assistants Associates Students 493 359 1675 1332 97 60 Total 4016

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

MCCA Provincial Board of Directors 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 Financial Advisor

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

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

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

MCCA Staff Executive Director Professional Development Administrator Professional Development Manager Finance & Accounting Manager Records & Registration Assistant Administrative Assistant

MCCA promotes early learning and child care through our work with other groups and agencies including: Manitoba Early Learning & Child Care Program Campaign 2000 CCCF Member Council Provincial Healthy Child Advisory Educaring Committee Provincial Council of Women Manitoba School Boards Association Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada ECE Advisory Committees Child Care Education Program Approval Committee

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.

How to learn more Read every issue of Child Care Bridges. Participate in member events. Visit our website often www. mccahouse. org Follow us on Twitter @MCCAHOUSE Call if you have comments or questions 1 -888 -323 -4676 or 204 -589 -8687

Manitoba Child Care Association Thank you for your support!