All children and families will have access to quality, affordable child care services

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.

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Transforming Early Childhood Education Together

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.

Early Care and Education Professionals

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Trainings, Seminars, Educational Workshops, Opportunities for Professional Growth Hours
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Workforce Stipends and Build Capacity
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Child Care Program and site development
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Individual Consultations and Technical Assistance
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Quality Start Riverside County Support

Early Care and Education Professionals

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Trainings, Seminars, Educational Workshops, Opportunities for Professional Growth Hours
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Workforce Stipends and Build Capacity
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Child Care Program and site development
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Jobline

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Individual Consultations and Technical Assistance
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Quality Start Riverside County Support

Public and Private Agencies

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Child and family related community events

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Child care zoning, ordinance and regulation issues
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Collecting, analyzing and sharing child care data, needs, quality and quantity

Public and Private Agencies

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Child and family related community events

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Child care zoning, ordinance and regulation issues
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Collecting, analyzing and sharing child care data, needs, quality and quantity

Families

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General child care information about affordable, accessible, and programs with wrap around child care services.
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Community events
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Parent/Family education
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Community resource information

Families

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General child care information about affordable, accessible, and programs with wrap around child care services.
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Community events
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Parent/Family education
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Community resource information

Our Events

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.

LPC Meeting

Next Meeting – Save the date

March 4, 2025

9:00am-12pm

In Person meeting Location:
TBD

Stan Little Conference

January 25 @ 7:00 am – 12:45 pm – $35

Please call the office to register,
we are having some difficulties with the website 951-778-5003 ext 507

Mix delivery flyer

UPK training event flyer

RCOE UPK EVENT

Get Involved with Our Mission

Charitable donations can now be made to the Consortium for Early Learning Services through PayPal or United Way pledges. 

Our Programs

LPC

The primary mission of the local LPC is to plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families.

LPC

The primary mission of the local LPC is to plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families.
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Workforce Pathway

This program gives financial rewards to early childhood educators in Riverside County for completing training,

Workforce Pathway

This program gives financial rewards to early childhood educators in Riverside County for completing training,
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FCCH

Supporting our Family, Friend and Neighbors become Family Child Care Home (FCCH)

FCCH

Supporting our Family, Friend and Neighbors become Family Child Care Home (FCCH)
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Advocacy

CELS is the leading agency in Riverside County to support Early Care and Education field

Advocacy

CELS is the leading agency in Riverside County to support Early Care and Education field
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Professional Growth

CELS recognizes the importance of Professional Growth Development to our Early Care and Education (ECE) workforce

Professional Growth

CELS recognizes the importance of Professional Growth Development to our Early Care and Education (ECE) workforce
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UPK

Connecting Families to Early Learning Preschool Programs in Riverside County

UPK

Connecting Families to Early Learning Programs in Riverside County
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CELS Community Impact 2021-2024

Delivered 945 hours of ECE Trainings

A total of $1,044,872.97 paid out to the ECE workforce in stipends to 645 ECE professionals who completed the QCC WP Stipend Program.

588 participants completed professional development (PD) through the QCC WP Stipend Program

FFN received 54 new FCCH CCL bringing 432 New Child Care slots to the county

24 small FCCH expanded to large FCCH CCL bringing 120 additional Child Care slots to the county

Partnerships

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.

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