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About MCCA - Membership Benefits

MCCA is proud to be the voice of child care in Manitoba, the largest provincial child care association in Canada, and an affiliate member of the Canadian Child Care Federation! Our members join MCCA to become better informed about issues, to gain access to services such as our insurance programs, for great networking and professional development opportunities. Highlights of member benefits include:

  • Group Benefits Plan for Early Childhood Educators, Child Care Assistants, Licensed Family Child Care Providers
  • Liability Insurance for Licensed Child Care Centres and Family Child Care Homes
  • Workshops, Conferences, Seminars
  • Advocacy
  • Child Care Bridges magazine, published by MCCA quarterly
  • Interaction magazine
  • Peer to Peer connections
  • Resource Library
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Awards

 

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.

Our Vision

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

 

Membership Benefits & Services

Advocacy

MCCA promotes child care as a service and a profession to senior government and elected officials at all levels, stakeholders, and the general public. We play a constructive role in shaping legislation, regulations, and issues that directly impact on our community of members.

Affinity Programs

Bulletins and Newsletters

MCCA members receive our quarterly publication Child Care Bridges and the Canadian Child Care Federation’s publication Interaction. Both publications will keep you informed of new trends, ideas, and resources in Manitoba, across Canada and internationally.

Conference

Our provincial conference has a national reputation for quality at a reasonable cost. This is your opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and network with colleagues. MCCA members register for half price!

Peer to Peer Connections

 We provide you with leadership and skill building opportunities to add to your resume or portfolio. Be a network leader, join a committee or board of directors, connect at regional meetings, mentor a colleague, meet new friends, be proud you belong!

Professional Development

 We are your link to new research, best practices and iInnovative ideas. MCCA members attend conference, and fall and winter workshops at half the regular price.

Research and Reports

 We watch for road signs about how child care is evolving provincially, nationally, internationally, and make sure you are informed about trends and changes that may affect you.

Resource Library

Our library is stocked with the latest information, curriculum materials, books, and research articles. We will mail resources to members upon request.

Group Benefit Plan

MCCA’s Group Benefit Plan is designed exclusively for early childhood educators, child care assistants, and family child care providers and provides the most comprehensive plan available to centre employees and family child care providers. The Plan includes individual or family coverage, which allows you to choose the appropriate level of protection whether you are single, have a family, or are integrating coverage with your partners plan. The Child Care Benefits Committee (a volunteer committee of the MCCA) monitors the plan to ensure it is comprehensive and affordable

Who is eligible?

  • If your centre participates in the MCCA Group Benefits Plan
  • You are a professional or child care assistant MCCA Member in good standing
  • You are a new employee
  • You have completed a minimum of three months of continuous service at your centre
  • You are employed for a minimum of 20 hours/week

    ** All of the above criteria must be met before enrolling in the plan -OR-
  • You are a family child care MCCA member in good standing
  • You provide care for a minimum of 20 hours/week

Group Benefit Plan Schedule or Benefits for Employees

  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death, Dismemberment
  • Short Term Disability Income Benefits (Weekly Income Insurance)
  • Long Term Disability Income Benefits

Employees and Departments

  • Healthcare/Dental Care
  • Vision care
  • Group Optional Life Insurance (Member or Spouse)

Refer to the MCCA Group Benefits Plan Brochure which presents features of the Group Benefits Plan or Contact:

Or The Manitoba Child Care Association: (204) 586-8587 ext. 226 or for more information go to our HealthSource Plus information page

 

 

Directors & Officers Liability Insurance

Your MCCA centre Commercial General Liability Insurance does not cover wrongful acts. This does not prevent board members from being sued. Directors & Officers insurance provides a legal defense and possible compensatory award to a claimant.

This insurance coverage agrees to reimburse the Boards of Directors for amounts they are legally obligated to pay for claims made against them for wrongful acts, including the cost of defending any such claim. Wrongful acts are usually defined as meaning any breach of duty, neglect, error, or other wrongful acts done or attempted. Such claims may be ruled by a court of law or settled "out of court".

  • You can obtain a premium quote and a proposal form from Cox Morris Insurance Brokers
  • This policy has a deductible of one thousand dollars
  • The limit of liability is dependant upon the limit of coverage purchased. The base limit is $ 1 million, 2 or 3 million is available

For more information on these insurance programs please contact:

Cox Morris Insurance Brokers: (204) 885-7582
Or The Manitoba Child Care Association: (204) 586-8587 ext. 226

 

 

Insurance Programs for Facilities

Commercial General Liability Insurance Program

For licensed child care facilities

MCCA offers all licensed child care centres and family child care homes the opportunity to enroll in the centre/family child care Commercial General Liability Insurance Program.

What is Commercial General Liability Insurance? (CGLI)

CGLI provides coverage for the bodily injury and property damage to a third party for which the facility is legally liable. In addition, associated legal costs are covered. The Community Child Care Standards Act requires a licensed facility to have $2 million general liability coverage. The MCCA program provides a $ 3 million limit. CGLI also offers coverage for the facilities contents.

Cox Morris Insurance Brokers: (204) 885-7582
Or The Manitoba Child Care Association: (204) 586-8587 ext. 226

 

 

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