Our organization began meeting at the University of Idaho Preschool Lab in 1979. MPTC's basic philosophy is to provide a family oriented program with an equal emphasis on a support group for positive parenting and a quality play group experience for children. We currently rent facilities at the Latah County Fairgrounds. MPTC is an autonomous, self supporting group, organized and maintained by the parents whose children are enrolled.
MPTC employs up to three directors who facilitate and coordinate the program. There is also a treasurer and a secretary on staff. Together with the directors, these 4 or 5 officers constitute the executive board. We elect a Board of Directors, which include past and present members of MPTC. The Board of Directors serve as a policy making board and meet monthly throughout the year. All Board meetings are open to the full membership. In all other areas, parents' participation is required by serving on various committees.
