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Join us & the Montana Chamber of Commerce June 5!
Join us and the Montana Chamber of Commerce for the Employer Forum for Child Care Solutions on June 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Delta Hotel in Helena. This event aims to build awareness of Montana’s growing child care needs and the critical role employers and community organizations play in providing employer-supported child care models and family-friendly practices. The summit will highlight policies and practical, locally driven solutions to increase child care access and support Montana families through recruitment and retention efforts.
Attendees will hear from state and national experts as well as Montana business-owners, and will have the opportunity to engage in table discussions about community public/private child care strategies. The agenda will be posted soon at the link below.
Registration is free and lunch is included but spots are limited!
Join the Montana Early Childhood Network:
Because Every Child Deserves a Strong Start!
We know early childhood is one of the most important chapters in a person’s life. The relationships, care, and support children receive in these critical years shape their future, and the future of our communities. That’s why Montanans from all walks of life are coming together to form the Montana Early Childhood Network, a growing movement including individuals, organizations, and coalitions working together to build a stronger, more connected early childhood system in our state.
Starting June 26, 2025, join us for a monthly opportunity for network members to connect! Register below.
Gov. Gianforte needs to hear your support for HB 924!
HB 924, a state finance law that establishes the Montana Early Childhood Account (a fiscally responsible, forward-looking trust that supports working parents, strengthens our workforce and lays the foundation for a thriving Montana for generations to come) has been signed by the Speaker of the House and is on its way to the governor!
You can still voice your support for this legislation by calling and emailing Gov. Gianforte at 406-444-3111 and governor@mt.gov.
Let the governor know you support his signature on this bill and the impact it will have on our state’s young children and families!
NEW on the MCCBC Blog!
In the early childhood education field, attracting and retaining talented professionals has long been a challenge.
Low pay, limited benefits, and a lack of recognition often drive qualified educators out of the sector. But what if one of the most underused strategies for workforce stability is simply showing educators the full value of what they already receive?
🌟Total Rewards Statements offer a compelling solution🌟
These personalized documents outline the full picture of an employee’s compensation package: base salary, bonuses (if applicable), paid time off, retirement contributions, health insurance, professional development support, and other perks. And while they don’t change the paycheck, they can transform how educators feel about their work and worth.
Check out the blog by Zero to Five Montana's Director of Operations, Lina Harvel.
2025 CONNECT Summit Call for Presenters
The 2025 CONNECT Summit serves as a powerful platform for child care program leadership, community stakeholders, employers, and other early childhood champions to come together and forge connections that strengthen our state's child care sector.
This year, we are focused on the early childhood sector in Montana is "stronger together." We're looking for engaging presentations around partnerships and innovation across all levels of Montana's early childhood system particularly focused on business, workforce supports, and sustainable community strategies in child care.
Submit your proposal below by June 30!
The 2025 CONNECT Summit is brought to you by Zero to Five Montana in partnership with Child Care Training, Child Care Resources, MT Early Childhood Project, SPARK Montana, and Family Connections Montana.
Shared Services
TELEHEALTH
Paying too much for medication? Have a large outstanding medical bill? AllyHealth's Saving and Transparency tool can help reduce medication cost up to 85% and also help negotiate medical bills over $500 to a reduced amount!
In addition, Telehealth and other services powered by AllyHealth support child care providers in Montana and their employees by offering multiple services to help ease daily tasks, all from the convenience of a smart phone 📲
If you'd like to learn more about AllyHealth and how you can get enrolled for $12/month, email us at sharedservices@zerotofive.org.
Please visit the Shared Services web page for more information and registration.
VENDOR DISCOUNTS
Vendor discounts are now available! See the website for more information.
ONLINE TRAININGS
Tiny Trainings Webinars
Struggling to keep up with the endless demands of running your child care business Time Management Systems for Business Efficiency is a powerful training series designed to help you get organized, reclaim your time, and reduce stress using proven methods like Time Blocking and the GTD Method.
Join us and learn practical, easy-to-implement strategies that will transform the way you work so you can focus on what truly matters!
- June 12: The 1-3-5 Rule
- June 26: The Getting Things Done Method (GTD)
Attendance in four classes will earn you 2 ECP credit hours.
Find recordings of our previous Tiny Training webinars on the MCCBC YouTube channel, or visit childcarebusinessconnect.com.
MCCBC is offering courses through www.ChildCareTraining.org!
We’ve partnered with ChildCareTraining.org to offer low-cost courses with ECP credits. Click below to enroll! Courses are $8 per ECP credit and you can take them at your convenience!
(Be sure to go to Montana Courses then “Other Free or Reduced-Fee Courses” from the CCT Course Catalog to find the Zero to Five Montana courses.)
PARTNER EVENTS
Save the Date - 2025 Great Beginnings, Great Families is Aug. 12-14, 2025.
The 2025 Call for Proposals is also open. If you are interested, please complete this survey by May 16.
Questions? Reach out to pete.lovette@umontana.edu.
This project is funded in whole or in part under a contract with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. The statements herein do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the department.
