We Are Missouri’s Childcare Providers.

United. Empowered. Unstoppable.

“When childcare providers are empowered, children thrive, families succeed, and communities grow stronger. That’s why I built MCPAU—to make sure we are never overlooked again.”

— LaDonna Smith, Founder of MCPAU

Meet the Team

  • LADONNA SMITH

    FOUNDER/DIRECTOR

  • ALKESHA ANDERSON

    DIRECTOR

  • JACKIE LINDSEY

    DIRECTOR

  • SAMANTHA CROSS

    DIRECTOR

  • I’Zaiah Gillard

    Assistant Director