Mission The goal of the Calgary Preschool Teachers Association is to unite preschools, owners, directors, teachers, and parents, and to provide them with a forum for communication, understanding and acceptance of Early Childhood practices. Through the Association, we hope to increase understanding, awareness and professionalism within the preschool field, and provide its' members with a forum to present ideas and feedback. Our mandate first and foremost is to support quality programming for young children in Calgary and the surrounding area.