Who we are
Minnesota Parents and Community Coalition for Childcare
Our Mission: We are the Parents and Community Coalition for Childcare. We’re a group of parents and community members from the metro area, committed to making early childhood education accessible, affordable, and high-quality in Minnesota. We’re advocating for young children by driving immediate legislative action and building a long-term plan to invest in high-quality childcare while supporting our providers and teachers.
We are creating simple opt-in actions for parents, providers, and community members who want to be involved
Our advocacy is focused on three pillars:
Better Pay + Support for Child Care Teachers and Caregivers
Affordable Child Care for All Families
High-Quality Child Care that Supports Children’s Development.
How You Can Get Involved
We’re looking to connect with parents who are ready to lend their voice to this cause.
You don’t need hours to make a difference. Every small action—signing, sharing, showing up—builds momentum. And for those ready to do more, we create pathways for deeper involvement and real, lasting impact.
Join Us: By signing out petition, you’re standing with a growing community committed to making child care work for all of us. We’ll never share your email. You’ll receive one short monthly update from our parent volunteer team, highlighting progress and offering easy, opt-in ways to stay engaged.
Our Story
Coming soon…
Why We Joined
Real parents sharing why this work matters to our families
Our family is new to Minnesota and doesn’t have family or close friends nearby, so like many transplants, we’ve had to build our village from scratch. For us, our toddler’s childcare center became that village and a place of support, connection, and community when we needed it most. I was first introduced to this group through a letter‑writing campaign at my kiddo’s childcare center. What stood out right away was how approachable it felt to learn about the issues and take small steps to make an impact.
With both myself and my spouse working full-time, time is always limited. But this issue matters. Our early childhood educators are highly skilled professionals who care for our kids during their most important years, yet they are paid far too little. At the same time, families are already stretched as far as we can go. The math isn’t mathing. This system is failing both families and providers. And that’s exactly why our voices as parents, partnered with our amazing providers, are so important.
Julie E.
Plymouth, MN
I have been so energized in joining this work. We all know the reality- childcare is a huge financial burden for families. For early childhood educators, they are not being paid nearly enough in doing the critical work of raising the next generation of children. We don't have much extended family close to us - our schools and daycares are our extended family. My children have gained so much from their education - important socialization, problem solving skills, starting to learn to read and becoming comfortable in a classroom environment. And teachers deserve the credit and the pay for this hard work. I want to see all Minnesota families able to make the choice that is right for them and this group is the start of that.
I feel such a sense of purpose and action in this work. I am proud to be learning more about our political and legislative systems than ever before. If you are looking to get involved and make a difference for all Minnesotans, this is the place to start!
Nina D.
Crystal, MN
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By joining, you’re standing with a growing community committed to making child care work for all of us.
We’ll never share your email. You’ll receive one short monthly update from our parent volunteer team, highlighting progress and offering easy, opt-in ways to stay engaged.