Fact Sheet (click here for PDF format)

Why were we formed?

Established by legislation in 1997 (AB1542), Local Planning Councils meet to provide a forum for the identification of local priorities for child care and the development of policies to meet the needs identified within those priorities.  Local Planning Councils are located in each county throughout California.

Who we are?

Stanislaus Child Development Local Planning Council consists of sixteen community members who are interested in all matters concerning child care issues.  In a joint effort both the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors and the Stanislaus County Superintendent of Schools make appointments to the Stanislaus Child Development Local Planning Council.  Members represent child care providers, consumers, public agency representatives, and interested representatives from the community.

Our Mission:

The mission for the Stanislaus Child Development Local Planning Council shall be to provide leadership in supporting the development and availability of quality child care for children in Stanislaus County.

What have we been working on?

  • Countywide child care needs assessment

  • Assisting programs with resources to obtain funding for child care

  • Centralized child care eligibility/waiting list

  • Community representation on child care issues

  • Recruitment and retention of qualified workers in the child care and child development field

  • Assist in efforts to increase the capacity of non-state subsidized child care providers to serve children with disabilities as related to activities in Senate Bill (SB) 1703

  • Development and implementation of Assembly Bill (AB) 212

  • Child Care and Development Economic Impact Report

  • Annual County Service Coordination Plan (CSCP) Review

  • Child Care Priority Review/Update

  • Data Collection

Active Committees:

  • Executive Committee

  • Countywide Child Care Priority & Assessment

  • Workforce Development & Child Care Retention

  • Community Coordination, Outreach & Resources

Coordinator:  April Befumo

Chairperson:  Tom Changnon

Vice-Chairperson:  Myrna Lebert

Finance Chairperson:  VACANT