To provide advocacy and resources in the establishment and support of quality, affordable and accessible child care services for children and families in Riverside County.
The Consortium for Early Learning Services (CELS) empowers communities to create high-quality, affordable child care for children from birth to age 12. By uniting leaders, organizations, and resources, CELS drives impactful change, ensuring every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our children and families.
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Child and family related community events
Collecting, analyzing and sharing child care data, needs, quality and quantity
Child and family related community events
Collecting, analyzing and sharing child care data, needs, quality and quantity
Invest in Your Future: Discover Professional Development Opportunities. This resource hub connects you with relevant events and training in Riverside County, your region, and statewide. Enhance your skills, expand your knowledge, and gain a competitive edge in the Early Care and Education field. Advance your career and improve your earning potential with targeted professional development.
Workgroup Meetings
We invite all our UPK Mixed Delivery System partners, workforce, UPK/ECE leaders and community voices at our local UPK Mixed Delivery Workgroup.
The California Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) Overview and Workshops
Professional Growth Training Series
4th Training Day – May 3rd, 2025
9:00am to 2:30pm, Menifee Campus
Get ready to explore innovative strategies and technologies that will shape the way we teach and learn in the coming years. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve!
April 14, 2025, 4:00 amto 6:30 pm
Learn how you can be a part of the Youth for Change Alliance and help your community through policy advocacy.
FREE tacos for the first 30 registrants who RSVP!
April 26, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
UPK in Both Riverside and San Bernadino Counties.
Pros, Cons, What Is Happening, Resources for You
Are you looking to strengthen your workforce with skilled ECE professionals? Visit our new website:
Charitable donations can now be made to the Consortium for Early Learning Services through PayPal or United Way pledges.
The Consortium for Early Learning Services provides leadership, coordination and professional development opportunities to promote quality early care and education in Riverside County.
Partners with many local agencies to provide support services to the ECE programs throughout Riverside County. Present to past partners include Riverside County Department of Public Social Services, Riverside University Health Systems, Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, Community Action Partnership of Riverside County, First 5 Riverside County, Riverside County office of Education, cities, school districts and higher learning institutions.
If you’ve earned your Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education between May 1, 2024, and now, get ready for some exciting news!
