Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Advocating for Quality Child Care in Winnipeg
Founded in 1974, we are Manitoba's largest provincial child care association and a leading voice for early learning and child care professionals. Our mission focuses on advancing early childhood education as a respected profession while providing comprehensive support to over 5,000 members. Through strategic advocacy, we work to embed diversity and inclusion in all aspects of child care while promoting high standards of practice across Manitoba. Our services include liability insurance programs, group benefits plans, and professional development opportunities designed specifically for early childhood educators. We maintain financial independence while offering province-wide resources that empower child care providers to deliver exceptional care.As an affiliate of the Canadian Child Care Federation, we advocate non-partisanly at all government levels for quality child care systems. Our initiatives include quarterly publications, peer-to-peer networks, and specialized training programs that reflect truth and reconciliation principles. With decades of experience, we provide resources that support human development in early learning environments while educating the public about child care as both a profession and essential service.
Services
Professional Development
Liability Insurance
Group Benefits Plan
Advocacy Services
Resource Library
Peer Networking
Awards Programs
Publications
Volunteer Opportunities
Policy Development
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience advocating for quality child care in Manitoba
- We provide exclusive group benefits plans designed specifically for child care professionals
- Our liability insurance programs meet provincial licensing requirements with $5M coverage
- We offer specialized professional development resources tailored to early childhood educators
- We maintain financial independence while serving as Manitoba's largest child care association
What people say
Exceptional advocacy
Affordable insurance
Valuable training
Professional support
Member benefits
Services
Professional Development
We offer specialized workshops, conferences, and educational resources for early childhood educators. Our programs include ethics training, leadership development, and curriculum enhancement initiatives. Participants gain access to the latest research and best practices in early childhood education through our annual provincial conferences and specialized institutes.
Liability Insurance
Our liability insurance programs provide $5 million coverage for licensed child care centres and family providers. Policies include contents coverage options and directors & officers liability protection. We offer competitive rates through partnerships with insurance providers while meeting provincial licensing requirements for Manitoba child care operations.
Group Benefits Plan
We administer comprehensive group benefits plans through Canada Life for child care professionals. Coverage includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits with options for individual and family plans. The program includes special features like maternity leave extensions and out-of-country coverage for Manitoba child care providers.
Advocacy Services
We advocate for quality child care systems at all government levels while promoting diversity and inclusion in the profession. Our initiatives include policy development, sector representation, and implementation of truth and reconciliation principles. We work to improve working conditions and recognition for early childhood educators across Manitoba.
Resource Library
Our extensive collection includes books, publications, and multimedia resources on early childhood education topics. The library supports professional development with materials covering curriculum development, child development theories, and best practices in child care management. Resources are available to members through our Winnipeg headquarters and online platforms.
People
Jodie Kehl
Executive Director
Leading Manitoba Child Care Association's strategic initiatives with over 20 years of experience in early childhood education policy and advocacy.
Karen Kowalski
Assistant Executive Director
Managing professionalism programs and workshop certifications with expertise in early childhood education standards development.
Mandeep Sharma
Finance & Accounting Manager
Overseeing financial operations and member payment systems with 15+ years in non-profit financial management.
Kayla Mauricio
Program Services Administrator
Coordinating educational programs and conference logistics with specialization in professional development delivery.
Debbie Crampton
Membership Administrator
Managing membership services and payment processing with extensive knowledge of member benefits and insurance programs.
Questions
What membership options are available for child care professionals?
We offer six membership categories including Professional Members, Child Care Assistants, Family Child Care Providers, and Centre Members with varying rates based on employment status.
Do you provide insurance programs for child care providers?
Yes, we offer liability insurance with $5 million coverage and group benefits plans through Canada Life specifically designed for child care professionals.
What professional development resources are available?
We provide workshops, annual conferences, ethics training, and a comprehensive resource library covering early childhood education best practices.
How does MCCA support child care centres?
We offer liability insurance, group benefits plans, HR support services, and advocacy resources specifically tailored for licensed child care centres.
What advocacy initiatives does MCCA prioritize?
We focus on embedding diversity and inclusion, implementing truth and reconciliation principles, and advocating for quality child care systems at all government levels.
How can I access MCCA's resource library?
Members can access our extensive collection of books, publications, and multimedia resources on early childhood education topics through our Winnipeg headquarters or online platforms.
