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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 Catered Breakfast & Lunch Breakout Sessions 6.5 Professional Development Hours Regional Networking Bilingual Translation Available

Community Partners

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

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