The Benefits of Provincial Chapters

Empowering Local Advocacy

  • Provincial membership and Committees provide localized . representation to address regional childcare challenges.
  • They connect provincial priorities to national strategies, ensuring a strong, united voice for childcare operators across Canada.

Membership Benefits

  • Access to province-specific resources.
  • Regional discounts and partnerships.
  • Extended Benefits to support ECEs and staff.
  • Business supports through CFIB for Legal, HR, Advocacy.
  • Access to the NECPA Accreditation Program.

Enhanced Collaboration 

  • Collaborate, share resources, and implement best practices within each region.  
  • Localized networks strengthen membership community. 
  • Allow successful initiatives to be shared nationally.

National Association of Childcare Entrepreneurs (ACE)

National Board of Directors overseeing national advocacy efforts and membership.

Provincial Representation

Provincial Committees will represent the provincial advocacy efforts of that province and will have a Chair who sits on a National Committee, ensuring every region has a voice.
Committees operate under 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.