The Benefits of Provincial Chapters
Empowering Local Advocacy
- Provincial Chapters offer localized representation to address regional childcare challenges.
- Connect local priorities to national strategies for a strong collective voice.
Membership Benefits
- Access to province-specific resources.
- Regional discounts and partnerships
- Extended Benefits to support ECE’s and staff.
- Business supports through CFIB for Legal, HR, Advocacy.
Enhanced Collaboration
- Collaborate, share resources, and implement best practices within each region.
- Localized networks strengthen membership community
- Allow successful initiatives to be shared nationally
Starting a Provincial Chapter
Organize a founding team of operators
Establish Connection with the National Association
Engage Local Members, recruit members in your province
National Association of Childcare Entrepreneurs (ACE)
National Board of Directors overseeing national advocacy efforts and membership
Provincial Representation
The Provincial Chair for each chapter would form a National Committee. Provincial Chapters would follow ACE Bylaws and Code of Conduct.
ACE Membership
Full membership is required to be held by members in provinces where there is a chapter. Members are required to follow Code of Conduct, each membership would hold voting rights.
National Membership (No Chapter)
The basic membership ($25) would be available to members in provinces without Chapters. There would be no voting rights or benefits attached to this level of membership.
Legacy Membership
Basic membership would be phased out in provinces with Chapters by October 2025. Full membership upgrade options are available once a Chapter is established.
