Mission
The mission of the Policy Roundtable for Child Care is to serve as the official County body on all matters relating to child care, working in collaboration with the Child Care Planning Committee and the Children’s Planning Council, to strengthen the child care system and infrastructure in the County by providing policy recommendations to the Board.
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Membership
The Policy Roundtable for Child Care (Roundtable) was established by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors on March 21, 2001. There are 22 Commission members, including 12 organizational representatives and 10 supervisorial representatives. All Commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors for their background, knowledge, expertise and/or experience in child care, early childhood education, or child development fields. Each member may serve up to four years.
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Members – Program Year 2007-08
Duane Dennis, Chair
Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles
Connie Russell, Vice Chair
Fifth Supervisorial District
Carolina Alvarez
Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP)
Maria Calix
Second Supervisorial District
Nancy Carter
Second Supervisorial District
Ann Franzen
Commission of Children and Families
Whit Hayslip
Los Angeles Unified School District
Carollee Howes, Ph.D
Third Supervisorial District
Jan Isenberg
Los AngelesCountyOffice of Education (LACOE)
Sheri Lewis
Department of Public Social Services
Jacquelyn McCroskey, D.S.W.
Third Supervisorial District
Joan McGowan
Fifth Supervisorial District
Terri Chew Nishimura
Fourth Supervisorial District
Holly Reynolds
Child Care Planning Committee
Matt Rezvani
Fourth Supervisorial District
Arlene Rhine
Southern California Association for the Education of Young Children
Lari Sheehan
County of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office
Peggy A. Sisson
Child Care Planning Committee
Esther Torrez
First Supervisorial District
Robert Wiltse
Department of Children and Family Services
Mika Yamamoto
Department of Parks and Recreation
Ruth Yoon
First Supervisorial District
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Meeting Schedule
The Roundtable meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. atthe Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration located at 500 West Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Roundtable meetings are open to the public. To confirm the meeting schedule and verify the meeting location as it may change, check this Web site or contact the Office of Child Care at (213) 974-4103.
July 9, 2008
Biannual Retreat
Agenda |
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
|
Eaton Canyon
1750 North Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107 |
September 10, 2008
Agenda |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 743
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
October 8, 2008
Agenda |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 743
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
November 12, 2008 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 739
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
December 10, 2008 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
January 14, 2009
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10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 739
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
February 11, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 739
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
March 11, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 739
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
April 8, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room 739
500 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
May 13, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
To be determined |
June 10, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
To be determined |
Meeting Minutes for 2007-08
September 12,2007
October 10, 2007
November 14, 2007
December 12, 2007
January 9, 2008
February 13, 2008
March 12, 2008
April 9, 2008
May 14, 2008
June 11, 2008
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Roundtable Committees
The Roundtable makes use of committees to delve into emerging policy issues and trends. In addition, the Roundtable participates in a joint committee with the Child Care Planning Committee to address federal, state and local policy legislative issues.
Joint Committee on Legislation
The Roundtable and the Child Care Planning Committee formed this joint committee to focus on federal, state and local policy initiatives as they impact the County of Los Angeles and child care and development services available for Los Angeles County families.
Chairs: Robert Wiltse and Patrice Wong
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Contact Information
Kathy Malaske-Samu
(213) 974-2440
kmalaske@ceo.lacounty.gov
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