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Welcome to the Early Childhood Council of La Plata County

Nurturing the future today!

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Creating authentic partnerships, investing in our local early education workforce and leveraging every dollar available to address local needs of children from birth to kindergarten.

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Our Services

From training programs for educators to resource connections for families, we are here to help.

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Upcoming Events

  • 15 Annual Southwest Early Childhood Conference at Fort Lewis College
    15 Annual Southwest Early Childhood Conference at Fort Lewis College
    Sat, Sep 26
    Fort Lewis, Student Union Ballroom
    Sep 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM MDT
    Fort Lewis, Student Union Ballroom, 1000 Rim Drive, Durango, CO, USA
    Keynote Speaker Dorothy Shapland-Rodriguez $65 per participant Catered Breakfast & Lunch Breakout Sessions 6.5 Professional Development Hours Regional Networking Bilingual Translation Available
  • Trauma-Responsive Care Training (1)
    Trauma-Responsive Care Training (1)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 03
    Early Childhood Council Suite #201
    Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
    Early Childhood Council Suite #201, 701 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301, USA
    Earn 18 hours of professional development on how to incorporate trauma responsive care practices in your work with children and families. You must complete all three days of training to receive a professional development certificate.
  • CPR/First Aid Training
    CPR/First Aid Training
    Sat, Oct 10
    Location is TBD
    Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
    Location is TBD

Community Partners

Join us in supporting early childhood initiatives. Together, we can make a difference.

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