Child Care

 In 2021, MCDC partnered with Zero to Five Montana to spearhead the Montana Community Child Care Innovation Pilot. 

As a result of the pilot, we developed a deep knowledge of all childcare cooperative models, from parent-owned childcare centers to employee-owned investment cooperatives. 

We worked with different communities across the state, exploring these models and guiding them through the cooperative development process. 

Additionally, we developed a toolkit, which helps communities decide which cooperative model is right for them, what first steps to take, and how MCDC can help.