Contact:
Carol Simmons
Sonoma County Office of Education
5340 Skylane Blvd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95043
Phone: (707) 524-2792
FAX: (707) 524-2666
E-Mail: csimmons@scoe.org
Web Site: www.scoe.org/scccpc
Responsibilities:
The Coordinator is responsible to plan, organize and administer the programs and activities of the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County (CCPC) in meeting the mandates set forth in the Education Code; to develop and provide leadership to countywide initiatives related to early care and education, including promoting community education and involvement in early care and education; to collect analyze and disseminate date; to direct and supervise professional and clerical staff; to develop and administer program budget(s); and to perform other duties as required.
Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County:
The mission of the Child Care Planning Council of Sonoma County is to convene and inspire the community through collaboration, leadership and advocacy to promote and plan for quality child care and development for the benefit of all children (birth to 18), their families and Sonoma County.
The Council's 3-year goals are to: 1) Develop community recognition and awareness of the Council as a strategic leader, stakeholder and resource; 2) Increase community and local/state government awareness and mobilize action regarding issues in Child Care and Development; and 3) Develop and support responsiveness and inclusion (of diverse cultures, perspectives, ages, etc.).
Background:
Carol Simmons has been in the field of child care and development in Sonoma County since 1979. She previously worked for 27 years at a local non-profit agency, managing the Resource and Referral, Child Care Subsidy and Family Support programs.
Carol is a Registered Nurse, and has also intertwined working in various health settings throughout her early childhood career.
