The Goals of Mentoring Pairs for Child Care

Support recruitment, retention and career development in the sector by:

1. Strengthening peer to peer relationships between Supervisor's who have been in their position for 5 years or greater alongside Supervisors new to their position.
2. Offering professional learning modules and opportunities to practice strategies and gain new perspectives and understanding alongside a peer.
3. Increasing leadership skills, level of job satisfaction, and use of reflective practice.
4. Supporting Supervisors in feeling a greater connection to the larger early learning community by reducing a sense of isolation for those who may work independently.
5. Revitalizing Supervisor enthusiasm for working in the early learning and child care field.
6. Supporting the development of communities of practice for ongoing engagement.

The benefits of Mentoring Pairs for Child Care:

1. Enhanced Quality of Care: By Improving the skills and knowledge of child care supervisors, the program contributes to better care and educational outcomes for children.
2. Networking Opportunities: Participants gain access to a new network of peers, fostering ongoing support and collaboration beyond the program.
3. Increased Job Satisfaction: Mentees often report higher levels of job satisfaction and a greater sense of professional fulfillment as a result of their mentoring experience.
4. The MPCC program represents a significant investment in the professional development of child care supervisors, ultimately benefiting the children and families they serve.