About Us

Mission Statement

To change and enhance the quality of life of women and children living in Nebraska and western Iowa through the provisions of a comprehensive range of services which are developed according to the needs of our clients. Our primary focus is on women’s self-sufficiency through self-employment, as well as increasing the quality of available, accessible and affordable child care.

History of Midwest Child Care Association

MCCA was founded by Janet White Phelan in 1979 as a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency and has for many years served as the Nebraska representative to the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (NACCRRA). http://www.naccrra.org/

In 1980, MCCA was approved to sponsor the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to licensed and approved child care homes across NE. In July of 2007 in addition to family child care homes, MCCA began to sponsor the CACFP to licensed child care centers.

The board of Directors of MCCA develops policies for the agency and the Executive Director and her staff carry out those policies as approved by the Board.

MCCA has always been considered a leader in the fields of early childhood development and child care. It has won many distinguished awards and staff has been called upon to serve on numerous committees and boards.

Our Primary Responsibility

Our primary responsibility is to monitor the USDA - Child and Adult Care Food Program in Nebraksa's child care facilities.  We have a membership of  800 providers throughout the state. We train these professionals in the business of child care and early childhood education.

Office Locations:

• Omaha, NE
• Grand Island, NE

Service Area

Midwest Child Care Association .
7701 Pacific Street . Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 551-2379 . (800) 876-1892

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, nation origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.