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 Placer County Child Care Council (LPC)

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 Welcome

The Placer County Child Care Council was established in 1991 in accordance with state law AB 2141 to provide a forum fo​​​r the identification of local priorities for child care.    

The Placer County Child Care Council information found on this site should provide you with the information and resources you are looking for. If you don't find the information you need, our staff is available to assist.

 Mission Statement

The purpose of the Placer County Child Care Council is to ensure the availability of and access to quality child care for all Placer County children who need it, through advocacy, education, and public awareness.

 Information

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 Overview

Placer County Child Care Council

The Placer County Child Care Council was established in 1991 in accordance with state law AB 2141 to provide a forum for the identification of local priorities for child care and to develop policies to meet the needs identified within these priorities.  

The Council​ is comprised of 20 members who represent consumers of child care, child care providers, public agencies and community members. Members are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and the Placer County Superintendent of Schools. The California Department of Social Services provides funding for the work of the Council, which includes the following:

  • ​Conduct Local Needs Assessment:  identify and plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families in Placer County.
  • Adv​ocate for the needs of families in the County with respect to early care and e​ducation.
  • Promote public participation in the planning process.
  • Support the existing child care infrastructure by coordinating services that are locally available.  Foster partnerships designed to meet local child care needs.
  • Serve as a forum to address the child care needs of all families in the community and all child care programs.
  • Advise the Board of Supervisors and Board of Education with respect to the early care and education needs of families in Placer County.​​

The Placer County Child Care Council meets on the first Wednesday​​ of January, March, May, September and November from 3:00pm - 4:30pm via Zoom.

For additional information regarding the Placer County Child Care Council or if you are interested in applying for a seat on the Council please contact Darcy Roenspie, Program Manager at: 916.740.1641 or Email.

 Meeting Dates

2023 Council Meeting Dates:

  • Wednesday, January 4, 2023
  • Wednesday, March 1, 2023​
  • Wednesday, May 3, 2023

 Agendas and Minutes

​Agendas and Minutes from the Placer County Council meetings are kept on file at the Early Childhood Education office: 1229 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Roseville, CA 95678. If you would like to view or have copies of the documents, please contact Darcy Roenspie, Program Manager at 916.740.1641 or Email.

 Council Membership

Council Membership​​​​​​​

 FAQ's


How Can I become a council member?

Contact: Darcy Roenspie at 916.740.1641 or Email.

What are the local priorities for child care services in Placer county 

Local Priorities​



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 Quotations

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“The best education is not given to students; it is drawn out of them." 

― Gerald Belcher​