2011 - 2012 Membership Applications

MHDCCA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

MHDCCA ASSOCIATE MEMBER APPLICATION

MHDCCA INDIVIDUAL MEMBER APPLICATION

If you are interested in becoming a member of Medicine Hat and District Child Care Association, please contact Jennifer Usher, Coordinator to initiate the process.

Why Become a Member of the MHDCCA?

Networking

• Meet other child care professionals and share information and experiences

• Benefit from a partnership with Southeast Alberta Child & Family Services Authority, community groups, and the Alberta Child Care Association

• MHDCCA newsletter available to all members

Advocacy

• Promote the importance of quality child care to community stakeholders and to the government

• Promote community awareness that child care staff are professionals in their field

Funding

• Program Administration/Inclusive Support

• Professional Development

• Inclusive Programming

Professional Development

In the past, the association has hosted various professional development activities:

• Body Wise (Gross Motor Skills Development)

• Fine Fun (Fine Motor Skills Development)

• 7 Habits for Highly Effective People

• Help Me Fit in (Behaviour Management)

• Good Sense (Sensory Integration)

• "Celebrating Inclusion Together” Conference

• New PD opportunities are being planned for the upcoming year

Staff Recognition, Recruitment and Retention

• Staff recognition events

• 20th Anniversary Child Care Center Tour and Celebration (2010)

• Tuesday Nite Fever Charitable/Social Event (2010)

• Other Staff recognition initiatives are being planned for the upcoming year

• Representation of the child care profession at community career days

Licensing and Accreditation

Helpful resource for programs going through licensing and accreditation processes- referral to support agencies

If you have questions and/or would like to become a member, please contact:

Jennifer Usher, Coordinator
Medicine Hat and District Child Care Association
403-504-1245 mjusher@telus.net