Consortium for Early Learning Services

Zoom Workshop: Culture & the Care of Young Children (Day 4)
2026-06-03 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshop focuses on the impact of culture in the lives of children, families, and child care providers. Participants will explore their role in establishing daily routines and practices that support development and help each child form a healthy cultural identity.
Presented by: Michelle Banh, WestEd
Intended audience: Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshops are intended for

licensed and license-exempt home-based child care providers
family, friend, and neighbor providers; and other providers who care for children in mixed-age groups.
Workshop content centers on children ages birth to five in home care settings.

**Workshops do not fulfill pre-licensure requirements or provide ECE units.
This workshop will be presented via Zoom, in English. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the workshop.
For More Information: Please call Kim Sato at (510) 399-9551 or email ksato@wested.org.
To register for this NO COST workshop, click the link here.

Universal Prekindergarten Resource Dinner for Family Child Care Home Providers | Cena de Recursos para Hogares de Cuidado Infantil Familiar y Preescolar Universal
2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00
Universal Prekindergarten Resource Dinner for Family Child Care Home Providers
Discover valuable county resources, network with other providers, and share experiences to enhance the childcare journey for everyone involved.
Information:

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Location: Desert Hot Springs Family Resource Center
14320 Palm Drive
Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92240
Main Presenter: Dr. Anisha Green, PhD – “Strengthen Family Child Care Through Higher Education”
Meeting content will be delivered in English and Spanish.
Check-in is from 6:00pm-6:30pm. The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm.
Please contact Elda Hurtado EHurtado@CosnrotiumELS.org for any questions or problems with registration.
*No accommodations for children available. Please arrange childcare plans prior to your attendance.

Cena de Recursos para Hogares de Cuidado Infantil Familiar y Preescolar Universal
Descubra valiosos recursos del condado, conéctese con otros proveedores y comparta experiencias para mejorar la experiencia de cuidado infantil para todos los involucrados.
Información:

Fecha: 4 de junio de 2026
Hora: 6 – 8 p.m.
Ubicación: Desert Hot Springs Family Resource Center | 14320 Palm Drive | Desert Hot Springs, CA. 92240
Presentadora principal: Dr. Anisha Green, PhD
Tema: “Fortalecer el cuidado infantil familiar con acceso a la educación superior”

El contenido de la reunión será en español e inglés .
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 Elda Hurtado en ehurtado@consortiumels.org para cualquier pregunta o problema con la inscripción.
*No hay alojamiento disponible para niños. Por favor, organice planes de cuidado infantil antes de su asistencia.

OFFICE CLOSED
2026-06-05 08:00 - 17:00

Health Fair & 3k Color Run/Walk
2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00
The STTP Santa Rosa Site would like to invite you to attend the 2026 Health resource fair event. We believe in providing as many resources as possible to our Tribal families and feel that your organization has valuable information to share. If you are able to attend, please complete the vendor booth registration form attached to this email and send the completed forms to Xochiquetzal (Xochi) at: XSmithAmador@soboba-nsn.gov.

Below is the information for the event:
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00pm (Vendors can set up at 09:00 am)
Location: 65199 State highway 74 mountain center, California 92561

Zoom Workshop: Scientific Inquiry for Young Children (Day 1)
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:30
This Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshop examines ways to provide a rich science environment for children. Participants will explore everyday science and practice principles of inquiry and documentation to enhance discovery and scientific learning.
Presented by: Cori Schmidt, WestEd
Intended audience: Family Child Care at Its Best (FCCB) workshops are intended for

licensed and license-exempt home-based child care providers
family, friend, and neighbor providers; and other providers who care for children in mixed-age groups.
Workshop content centers on children ages birth to five in home care settings.

**Workshops do not fulfill pre-licensure requirements or provide ECE units.
This workshop will be presented via Zoom, in English. The Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one week prior to the workshop.
For More Information: Please call Kim Sato at (510) 399-9551 or email ksato@wested.org.
To register for this NO COST workshop, click the link here.

Zoom Workshop: Scientific Inquiry for Young Children (Day 2)
2026-06-11 18:00 - 20:30

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

Meaningful Observation Training
2026-06-13 08:30 - 17:30 | 21250 Box Spring Road, Suite 214, 21250 Box Spring Road, Suite 214, Moreno Valley, CA, 92557, United States
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 | 25664 Madison Avenue, Murrieta, California, 25664 Madison Avenue,, Murrieta, CA, 92562, United States
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.

2026 Perris Valley Juneteenth Community Celebration
2026-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Perris City Hall Campus, 101 N D St,, Perris, CA, 92570, United States
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Honoring our past
Celebration our present
Inspiring our future

Brought to you by Think Big Dream Big Foundation
Location: Perris City Hall Campus | 101 N D Street, Perris, CA 92570

Consortium for Early Learning Services Board of Directors Annual Planning Meeting
2026-07-20 09:30 - 15:00 | 585 Technology Drive, Riverside, California, 585 Technology Drive, Riverside, CA, United States
For any questions or concerns please contact LPC Coordinator Kate Hamaker at khamaker@consortiumels.org

Local Child Care & Development Planning Council (LPC) Meeting
2026-09-15 09:30 - 11:30 | RCOE Indio Conference Center, 47336 Oasis Street, Indio, CA, 92201, United States

Supporting Positive Behaviors
2026-09-19 08:30 - 15:30 | Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92567, United States
A day of training with practical tools to help support positive behaviors. Learning sessions will offer opportunities to learn and practice skills that promote environments that support healthy and positive behavior development.

Consortium for Early Learning Services Board of Directors Regular Meeting
2026-10-15 09:30 - 11:30
Location: TBA
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
For any questions or concern, please contact Kate Hamaker, Executive Director at khamaker@consortiumels.org

Self-Care Practices
2026-11-07 08:30 - 15:30 | Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center, 4280 Brockton Avenue, Riverside, CA, 92567, United States
An interactive day filled with opportunities to learn about and practice self-care. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and practices to nurture their own self-care practices.
