Purpose

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Mississippi Early Childhood Association is a chartered, non-profit, educational organization with affiliates in many local areas. It is an association for all persons concerned about the care and education of young children that:

Makes possible growth as a professional worker with young children
Proposes constructive legislation to safeguard the welfare and enhance the educational opportunities of our youngest citizens
Cooperates with local, state, and national organizations in the interest of young children
Utilizes and develops talents of parents, teachers, administrators, social workers, medical personnel, and other persons interested in young children
Supports quality education and child care for all children regardless of ethnicity, creed, or gender