Council Member Vacancies

The Early Childhood Council of Kern has several current vacancies. If you are interested please contact the Council office at 636-4444 for more information.

Child Care Consumer - Kern County Superintendent of Schools (2)
Child Care Consumer - Supervisor McQuiston's District

Community Member - K. C. Superintendent Appointment Applications

Applications for Appointment KCSOS Application
Board of Supervisors Application

Council Membership

The Early Childhood Council of Kern is comprised of 20 members with half each being appointed by the Kern County Board of Supervisors and the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Council members are selected to represent specific areas of the community:

20% Child Care Consumer
20% Child Care Provider
20% Public Agency Representative
20% Community Representative
20% Appointed at the discretion of the appointing entity

Monthly General and Committee Meetings are open to the public. Community members are encouraged to participate with all committees. A Schedule of Child Care Council Meetings is available.

Early Childhood Council Responsibilities
To conduct an on-going assessment of the child care delivery system in Kern County.

To educate the County at large regarding child care issues
To continue strategic planning in order to be responsive to changing child care trends.
To expand the availability of and access to quality child care services for Kern County families

Children, Families and Child Care: A report on their status in Kern County

Children, Families and Child Care: A report on their status in Kern County offers a snapshot of child care in Kern County during 2003. The report provides countywide data about the relative need for services and the supply of child care available to families. The report displays specific data on the nine regions in which Kern County residents live and work, as well as the county as a whole

Just Released: Kern County Child Care Needs Assessment 2008.pdf
The 2008 Child Care Needs Assesment provides an overview of the early childhood field and supervised after school programs including the availability of services throughout Kern County.

Executive Summary: Child Care Needs Assessment 2008 Executive Summary (pdf)

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