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History

The Consortium for Early Learning Services (Consortium) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing leadership and assistance in the establishment of quality, affordable and accessible child care programs.  Founded in 1982 and incorporated in 1987, the Consortium  was initiated through funding made available by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, the City of Riverside, the Press-Enterprise, the Riverside Community Hospital, the City of Moreno Valley, and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments.

Currently four local regions comprise the Consortium.  The Eastern Region serves the nine cities and surrounding communities of the desert area. The Southwestern Region serves the communities of Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake and surrounding communities. Mid Region serves Beaumont, Banning, Perris, Hemet, San Jacinto, Wildomar and surrounding communities. The Western Region serves the cities of Riverside, Corona, Norco, Moreno Valley and surrounding communities.

The Consortium Regions are comprised of members representing city/county government, business, education, community service agencies, child care organizations and community leaders.  Region members assess Early Care and Education (ECE) needs at the local level and address those needs through collaborative partnerships.  The Consortium does not own or operate child care programs. Instead, it provides leadership and assistance to local communities to establish affordable, quality Early Care and Education programs.

The accomplishments of the Consortium include developing new centers and family child care homes; sponsoring community awareness events; assisting employers with employee child care issues; providing community ECE resources; assisting planning departments with zoning, ordinance and regulation issues; providing scholarships to assist families with the cost of child care; and training ECE providers.

In 1992, the Consortium was appointed the Local Planning Council to assist with priorities for Federal Block Grant Child Development funding in Riverside County.  In that capacity, the Consortium reviews funding, conducts needs assessments and makes recommendations based on identified priorities.

The Consortium accomplishments are made possible because of community support at the city, county, state and federal levels.  Accomplishments are also made possible due to special partnerships with the Riverside County Office of Education, Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Riverside County Department of Public Health and First 5 Riverside.

Contact Us

Address:
21250 Box Springs Road, Suite 113
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
Phone: (951) 778-5003
Fax: (951) 248-9293
Comments? Questions?
We want to hear from you!
Email us at:
staff@consortiumels.org

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Every other Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Closed Weekends and Holidays
(See Office Calendar for details)
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Upcoming Events

Thu 26

ECERS

April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 28

Day of the Young Child

April 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
May 01

ASQ-3 – Spanish

May 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
May 02

ASQ: SE-2 – Spanish

May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
May 12

DRDP-Palm Desert

May 12 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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