Choosing Quality Care - When You Can't Be With Your Child

Mission Statement

The Medicine Hat and District Child Care Association will support
the child care community by promoting quality outcomes for
children 0-12 years of age.

Values of the Association

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Accountability/financial stewardship
• Respect for diversity
• Commitment to quality

MHDCCA Goals

• To promote best practices in early childhood environments
• To raise awareness that quality childcare is a vital asset to
the community
• Continue to provide professional development opportunities
• further develop the financial viability of the organization

Commitment to Quality Care

Since 1989, the Association has had a proactive voice in promoting excellence in child care and bringing related concerns to the political forefront.

The Association has been an advocate for the child care community in the following ways:

• Hosted various National Child Day events

• Organized and presented a variety of workshops to child care professionals

• Recognized outstanding child care professionals in a monthly newsletter and at various social events.

• Represented the child care field at community resource and employment fairs.

• Provided feedback to local politicians regarding current child care issues and how to improve the level of care provided.

• Partnered with the Southeast Alberta Child & Family Services Authority, Alberta Child Care Association, Alberta Resource Center for Quality Enhancement (ARCQE), Community Employment Services, Parent Link, Alberta Health Services, and the Medicine Hat Volunteer Center.