The Council

Mission

The mission is to serve as a catalyst in mobilizing resources designed to meet child care needs in Sierra County.

Vision

Sierra County provides quality child care services appropriate to each child's needs.

Guiding Principles

The guiding principles of the SCCCC are to:

  • be a well-informed Local Child Care Planning Council that values teamwork, professionalism, accountability, diversity, personal and professional development, commitment and dedication, innovation and leadership;
  • respect and value the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual child and family;
  • focus the public's attention on the rights and needs of children;
  • bring into active collaboration all individuals and groups concerned with children;
  • promote a well-qualified, well-compensated core of child care and early education professionals who care for children;
  • encourage continuous professional growth of child care and early education providers;
  • commit to a high quality child care and early education system that is inclusive, diverse, flexible, and which involves parents; and,
  • establish resources to help all parents access quality child care.

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