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For Providers, By Providers

Unify Voices. Amplify Outcomes.

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Michigan Child Care Provider Collective

The Michigan Child Care Provider Collective is a child care provider membership organization which unifies and amplifies the voices of professionals who are the foundation of Michigan’s education system and economy. Our members and leaders bring diverse experiences from across Michigan’s child care landscape, united by a shared commitment to strengthening the profession, supporting providers, and advocating for meaningful change.

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Connect

To unify the voices of home, center, and school-based child care providers across the state in a membership organization.

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Advocate

To fight for public investment in child care and state policies that benefit providers and the families we serve.

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Amplify

To amplify and use the experiences of those providing care to develop resources, policy priorities, and advocacy campaigns.

Our Mission & Values

Our goal is to make child care a desirable career for providers and an accessible resource for families.

Collaboration

We believe meaningful change happens when providers, families, partners, and communities work together. By sharing perspectives, experiences, and expertise, we build stronger solutions and a stronger voice for Michigan’s child care profession.

Accountability

We are committed to acting with integrity, following through on our commitments, and representing the interests of providers with transparency and responsibility. We hold ourselves accountable to the members and communities we serve.

Dignity

We recognize the inherent value, expertise, and contributions of every child care professional. We advocate for a system that respects providers as essential professionals and honors the vital role they play in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Vision

We are guided by a shared vision of a child care system where providers are supported, empowered, and recognized as leaders. We work toward long-term solutions that strengthen the profession and create lasting positive change.

Joy

We celebrate the passion, creativity, and dedication that bring child care to life. Even as we address challenges, we remain grounded in the joy of supporting children, families, and one another, recognizing that joy is essential to a thriving community.