Council Meetings and Memberships
Local Child Care and Development Planning Council
Each county in California has a Local Child Care and Development Planning Council. Tulare County's Council has a maximum of 25 members from five different categories. The members are jointly appointed by the Tulare County Superintendent of Schools and the Tulare County Board of Supervisors, and the membership categories consist of parents, child care providers, public agency representatives, community representatives, and discretionary representatives.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Council, please email Samantha Terry at samantha.terry@cc.tcoe.org.
The Council on Child & Youth Development conducts a needs assessment every five years and determines the priorities for child care services based on the needs assessment and current data for children ages birth through age 12.
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Council Meetings
The Tulare County Council on Child & Youth Development is governed by the Brown Act and therefore, the meetings are open to the public for anyone to attend. Please see below for the upcoming council meetings. The meetings take place in person, on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, located at 7000 Doe Ave., Visalia CA 93291.
Upcoming Council Meeting Dates
- August 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Willow Conference Room
- August 20, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Willow Conference Room
- October 8, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- February 18, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- April 8, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Elderwood Conference Room
- June 10, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
Executive Committee
The Council's Executive Committee is composed of an elected chair, vice chair, and secretary, as well as the past chair, and chair-appointed representatives from the Board of Supervisors and a chair-appointed representative from the Superintendent of Schools. The Executive Committee meets quarterly. Some of the Committee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: review documents for each Council meeting; review Council membership applications; and provide oversight of fiscal matters of the Council.
Executive Committee Meetings
The Executive Committee is also governed by the Brown Act and therefore, the meetings are open to the public for anyone to attend. Please see below for the upcoming Executive Committee meetings. The meetings are conducted using a hybrid model. The in person meeting location is at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, located at 7000 W Doe Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 and the Zoom link to access the virtual meeting option is located on the corresponding agenda below.
Upcoming Executive Committee Meeting Dates
- July 22, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- September 10, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- January 21, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- March 11, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- May 13, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
Council Events Subcommittee
The Events Committee is a subcommittee of the Council that meets regularly to plan the two annual advocacy events. For over a decade, the Council has hosted the Annual Legislative Event in the Fall and the Annual Collaborative Event in the Spring. The intent for both events is to highlight the importance of Early Care and Education Programs in Tulare County as well as educate community members on the long-term developmental benefits for all children that attend high-quality Early Care and Education programs prior to entering transitional kindergarten or kindergarten.
Council Events Subcommittee Meetings
The Events Subcommittee is governed by the Brown Act and therefore, the meetings are open to the public for anyone to attend. Please see below for the upcoming Events Subcommittee meetings. The meetings are conducted using a hybrid model. The in-person meeting location is at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, located at 7000 W. Doe Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291, and the Zoom link to access the virtual meeting option is located on the corresponding agenda below.
Upcoming Council Events Subcommittee Meeting Dates
- August 18, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- October 13, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Sycamore Conference Room
- January 26, 2027 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- March 9, 2027 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Sycamore Conference Room
- May 11, 2027 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Sequoia Conference Room
Council Events Subcommittee Agendas
Community Resource Subcommittee
The Community Resource Committee, a subcommittee of the Council, convenes regularly to discuss the needs of families in Tulare County and identify local resources to support children and families effectively. The committee engages with partnering agencies to enhance community support and address local needs. In addition, the committee will seek collaborative efforts to support children and families in Tulare County.
Community Resource Subcommittee Meetings
The Community Resource Committee is governed by the Brown Act and therefore, the meetings are open to the public for anyone to attend. Please see below for the upcoming Community Resource Subcommittee meetings. These meetings are conducted using a hybrid model. The in person meeting location is at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, located at 7000 W. Doe Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291 and the Zoom link to access the virtual meeting option is located on the corresponding agenda below.
Upcoming Community Resource Subcommittee Meeting Dates
- September 24, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Sycamore Conference Room
- November 19, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Sycamore Conference Room
- January 28, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- March 18, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
- May 20, 2027 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Tulare County Office of Education Early Childhood Education Program, in the Aspen Conference Room
Community Resource Subcommittee Agendas
