As our mission states: we are a community working together to ensure quality prenatal and early care and education for children and families in the San Luis Valley. If you would like more information on meeting times and joining the Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley please review the information below.

The Early Childhood Council Steering Team meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month.

–» Officers of the SLV District of CAEYC
Beth Dillon - Chair
Robin Leist - Vice Chair
Shon Davis - Secretary / Treasurer
Mary Ellen Fleming - Member
Tom Scarlett - Member
Lori Smith - Member

The Early Childhood Council is governed by an Executive Committee which currently consists of :

–» Steering Committee Council Members
The Early Childhood Council Steering Committee is our advisory group. As they represent a variety of family services and geographic areas, this committee communicates the needs, and direction of the implemented programs. The steering committee has representation from: Licensed Child Care Centers and Programs; Trinidad State Junior College; Adams State College; Department of Social services; County Departments of Nursing; Family Literacy Programs; Board of Cooperative Services.

The Early Childhood Council Steering Council membership is open to anyone who is interested and meets membership criteria (attends 3 meetings and expresses a desire to join).

Please contact Sherri Valdez, Director of Operations for meeting time and location.