The Council was established in 1991 in accordance with state law Assembly Bill 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. Increased funding and expanded mandates were awarded in 1998 during the implementation of CalWORKS and Assembly Bill 1542. These mandates include:
- Conducting a local child care needs assessment
- Submitting a countywide comprehensive child care plan to the County Superintendent of Schools, County Board of Supervisors, and State Department of Education
- Establishing local priorities for child care funding, according to State policy and guidance
- Enhancing collaboration and partnerships in the child care community to meet local needs
The local planning council (LPC) is sanctioned by the Napa County Board of Supervisors and Napa County Superintendent of Schools, and is governed by State mandates, Council Bylaws, and the Brown Act (external website, new window). The LPC endeavors to convene all those concerned with child care issues in community forums and meetings in order to improve and sustain valuable, quality child care programs and opportunities for families.
LPC By-Laws (new window) – PDF
Napa County UPK Forum – May 17, 2022 (external website, new window)
Supports for Early Educators
Learn more about the critical supports and services NCOE’s Early Childhood Services Department provides to early educators throughout Napa County. Questions? Contact Emily Darlington
2023-24 ECS Grant Programs (new window) – PDF
Appointed by Board of Supervisors
Term Expires 6/30/25
Appointed by County Superintendent of Schools
Term Expires 6/30/24
Appointed by Board of Supervisors
Term Expires 6/30/27
Coordinator
Appointed by County Superintendent of Schools
Term Expires 6/30/24
Appointed by Board of Supervisors
Term Expires 6/30/25
Appointed by County Superintendent of Schools
Term Expires 6/30/25
Appointed by County Superintendent of Schools
Term Expires 6/30/25
Appointed by Board of Supervisors
Term Expires 6/30/24
Advisory Member
Appointed by County Superintendent of Schools
Term Expires 6/30/25
Appointed by Board of Supervisors
Term Expires 6/30/27
Meetings are public and held the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 433 Soscol Ave., Napa 94559. There are no meetings in July, August, December, January. April is executive session only.
LPC 2024-25 Agendas
November 6, 2024 Agenda (new window) – PDF
October 2, 2024 Agenda (new window) – PDF
September 4, 2024 Agenda (new window) – PDF
LPC 2023-24 Agendas
May 1, 2024 Agenda (new window) – PDF
March 6, 2024 Agenda – PDF
February 7, 2024 Agenda – PDF
December 6, 2023 Agenda – PDF
November 1, 2023 Agenda – PDF
October 4, 2023 Agenda – PDF
September 6, 2023 Agenda – PDF
LPC 2022-23 Agendas
June 7, 2023 Agenda – PDF
May 3, 2023 Agenda – PDF
March 1, 2023 Agenda – PDF
February 1, 2023 Agenda – PDF
October 5, 2022 Agenda – PDF
September 7, 2022 Agenda – PDF
November 2, 2022 Agenda – PDF
LPC 2021-22 Agendas
September 1, 2021 Agenda – PDF
October 6, 2021 Agenda – PDF
November 3, 2021 Agenda – PDF
February 2, 2022 Agenda – PDF
March 2, 2022 Agenda – PDF
May 4, 2022 Agenda – PDF
June 1, 2022 Agenda – PDF
LPC 2020-21 Agendas
May 6, 2020 Agenda – PDF
June 3, 2020 Agenda – PDF
September 2, 2020 Agenda – PDF
October 7, 2020 Agenda – PDF
November 4, 2020 Agenda – PDF
February 3, 2021 Agenda – PDF
March 3, 2021 Agenda – PDF
May 5, 2021 Agenda – PDF
June 2, 2021 Agenda – PDF
Week of the Young Child
Napa County Board of Supervisors Proclamation 2022 (new window) – PDF
The Napa County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation in support of Week of the Young Child in April 2022 . The proclamation states:
“Thanks to the great work of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) … jurisdictions across the nation dedicate a week in April to promoting and inspiring high-quality early childhood experiences for our nation’s youngest citizens, that can provide a foundation of learning and success. Parallel to the NAEYC, Napa County Child Care and Development Planning Council works to achieve a collective vision: one that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their fullest potential.”