Chad Dunkley Advocates for Affordable and Accessible Childcare at MCCA Conference

On Tuesday, June 13th, New Horizon Academy CEO Chad Dunkley attended the 19th annual Minnesota Child Care Association (MCCA) Conference at Normandale Community College with New Horizon Academy directors and home office employees. The MCCA is a statewide organization that strives to make high-quality childcare both affordable and accessible for Minnesota families.

Dunkley joined Clare Sanford, New Horizon Academy Vice President of Government and Community Relations, to discuss the impact of Minnesota legislation on childcare centers across the state. They outlined how childcare assistance programs, early learning scholarships, and childcare tax credits can help allow childcare centers to meet the diverse needs of families in Minnesota.

New Horizon Academy Human Resource Director of Employee Relations and Recruitment, Kat Butler, also presented on the importance of effective employee communication for providing families with an exceptional childcare experience.

To conclude the conference, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan came to thank early childhood providers for the important role they play in the role of children.

New Horizon Academy is proud to support MCCA’s mission to make high-quality childcare an integral part of Minnesota’s early education system.