Mission Statement

The Early Care and Education Planning Council of El Dorado County is a public-private partnership of business, education, child care providers and consumers, community and governments.  The mission is to serve as the focal point for the planning and development of accessible, affordable, quality child care and development programs for children and families in El Dorado County.

Vision:

Through community investment, the Early Care and Education Planning Council will address the economic, educational and societal values of child care and development programs in the County.

Strategic Priorities for 2002-2003:

Assist in the development of:

1. Recruitment and orientation plan for incoming Council members.

2. Strategic plan to meet the needs of children with special needs and/or at risk of abuse or neglect.

3. Centralized Eligibility List.

4. Updated 2000 Needs Assessment.

5. Pre-test licensed providers as to their participation in the CCW Survey.

6. Develop a Communication plan to effectively distribute information to the Public.

7. Procedures that meet new mandates of the council as needed.