Cena de Recursos para Hogares de Cuidado Infantil Familiar y Prekindergarten Universal
2026-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Mecca Family & Farmworker’s Service Center, 91275 66th Avenue, Suite 600, Mecca, CA, 92254, United States
Descubra valiosos recursos del condado, conéctese con otros proveedores y comparta experiencias para mejorar la experiencia de cuidado infantil para todos los involucrados.
El registro de entrada será de 6:00 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. La reunión comenzará puntualmente a las 6:30 p.m.
Por favor póngase en contacto con Jocelyn Ramirez en jramirez@consortiumels.org para ayuda en español.
*No hay alojamiento disponible para niños. Por favor, organice planes de cuidado infantil antes de su asistencia.

Presentadora principal: Marisela Blancas – Coordinadora de proyecto de Vision y Compromiso™
Tema: Apoyando a Quienes Cuidan | La importancia del autocuidado
Hora: 6:00 p.m. – Registro de entrada y cena servida

6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Reunión

Day of the Young Child / Dia Del Nino
2026-04-11 | 25664 Madison Avenue, Murrieta, California, 25664 Madison Avenue,, Murrieta, CA, 92562, United States
Day of the Young Child is Back in Southern Riverside County
All Families Welcome
We would like to invite you to participate in
Day of the Young Child/South Riverside County,
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.,
at Murrieta Valley Unified School District, Early Learning Center,
25664 Madison Avenue, Murrieta, California.
Vendors distribute important information to parents and provide child/family activities.
This free and fun event is always a community favorite; here’s what you can expect:

Parenting resources
Children activities
UPK Mixed Delivery Systems Information
Preschool information: (parent-pay and subsidized), family child home providers
Giveaways and more!

Fore more information click here.
VENDORS: Please contact us here for more information on how to participate

Early Math Summit
2026-04-18 07:00 - 15:00 | RCOE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Join the Early Education Programs for an engaging day of professional development focused on Mathematical Development in Early Childhood.
In partnership with the California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) and Count-Play-Explore, the Riverside County Office of Education is proud to offer a comprehensive training designed to equip educators with practical tools and strategies to support the youngest learners across Riverside County.
This full-day event will explore key topics, including:
Spatial Thinking
Mathematics within the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations
M5 Early Math Approach
And additional evidence-based practices to enhance early learning environments
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your impact in early childhood education.
This training is FREE for all educators within Riverside County!
Chances to win raffle prizes!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
RSVP HERE
Questions? Reach out to the UPK team.
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, mcenteno@rcoe.us
Maria Escobedo-Madrid, Program Development Specialist, mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us
Jessica Valentin, Office Secretary, jvalentin@rcoe.us

Riverside County LPC Quarterly Meetings (2025-2026)
2026-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Riverside County Local Child Care and Development Quarterly Meetings (2025-2026)
Meetings will be from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Light Breakfast will be provided
When: Tuesday, May 4, 2026
Where: More Info coming soon

Planting the Seeds of Change
2026-05-07 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR EARLY LEARNING LEADERS
Join us for Planting the Seeds of Change, a dynamic Community of Practice (CoP) designed for Pre-K, Pre-K Special Education, and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) leads across our district partners. This CoP will provide a collaborative space to share best practices, resources, and strategies that promote developmentally informed instruction, rooted in the California Department of Education’s guidance and the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations.
Together, we’ll grow our collective knowledge, explore innovative implementation practices, and strengthen our efforts to build equitable, engaging, and effective early learning environments. Let’s come together to cultivate meaningful change—one seed at a time.
Audience: Early Learning Leaders, Teachers, and Administrators within Riverside County.
Register at:
https://events.bizzabo.com/745830
No deadline to register, remains open during the duration of the series.
Virtual Series (Zoom)
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Dates:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Thursday, February 12, 2025
Thursday, May 7, 2025

Questions? Contact the UPK Team.
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, mcenteno@rcoe.us
Maria Escobedo-Madrid, Program Development Specialist, mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us
Jessica Valentin, Office Secretary, jvalentin@rcoe.us

UPK/UTK Network Meeting
2026-05-15 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join the Riverside County UPK/UTK network
Click here for the registration link
The Riverside County Office of Education will email the link directly once you have signed up.

Universal Prekindergarten Institute
2026-05-16 08:00 - 15:00 | RCOE Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501, United States
Audience: Educators and Leaders of Prekindergarten through 3rd grade within Riverside County.
Join Early Education Programs, in partnership with 21CSLA, for a full day of workshops to study leadership skills and more to support fair and positive early learning instruction.
This training is FREE to all educators within Riverside County!
RSVP HERE
Questions? Please contact:
Mallory Centeno, Program Development Specialist, mcenteno-dominguez@rcoe.us
Maria Escobedo-Madrid, Program Development Specialist, mescobedo-madrid@rcoe.us
Jessica Valentin, Office Secretary, jvalentin@rcoe.us

Universal Prekindergarten Institute
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Save the Date: Universal Prekindergarten Institute hosted by Riverside County Office of Education

Consortium For Early Learning Services Board of Directors & Partners Quarterly Meeting
2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Temple Beth El Child Development Center, 2675 Central Ave, Riverside, CA, 92506, United States
Light Breakfast will be provided.’
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact LPC Coordinator Kate Hamaker at khamaker@consortiumels.org.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Riverside County Mix Delivery System (MDS) Workgroup Meeting
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:30 | CA
Lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Andrea Del Valle (adelvalle@consortiumels.org), UPK Coordinator Consultant

Event Hosted by Palm Springs Unified School District
2026-06-13 08:30 - 15:00 | CA
Details to be determined.

Meaningful Observation Training
2026-06-13 08:30 - 17:30 | CA
Trainers: Jennifer Haessly & Tunesia Stewart
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.
Participants will have an hour for lunch.
*Lunch not provided.
*No accommodations for children available. Please arrange childcare plans prior to your attendance.

Local Child Care & Development Planning Council (LPC) Meeting
2026-06-16 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-09-15 09:30 - 11:30 | CA
Meeting agenda and related documents will be posted on CELS website 72 hours prior to meetings.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
For any questions or concerns, please contact LPC Coordinator Kate Hamaker at khamaker@consortiumels.org.
