2025 Nevada County Early Learning & Care Facilities SurveyDear Nevada County Stakeholders
The Local Planning Council for Child Care Development (LPC) in Nevada County is requesting your input on the status of early learning and care (ELC) in our community. We encourage you to take part in this vital countywide survey about early education providers, ELC facility needs, the working condition of early educators, and ELC’s importance to working families and employers.
Survey Extended: Please complete the survey by Friday, July 18, end of day at the latest.
All individual responses will be kept confidential and not shared publicly or with licensing or oversight agencies.
What is Early Learning & Care (ELC)?
The term “Early Learning and Care” encompasses what is often referred to as child care or early education and care. For this study, ELC encompasses programs and services that support the early care, education, and development of young children – from birth through age 5 – before they enter kindergarten. ELC includes a wide range of settings from licensed to license-exempt care and, for this purpose, also includes Transitional Kindergarten.
Why Your Input Matters
Early learning and care is an essential part of the economy, allowing families to work while fostering children’s learning and growth. Currently, Nevada County faces a shortage of ELC facilities, spaces, and workforce needed to serve children aged 0 to 5 years. In preparation for our 2025 Early Learning and Care Facilities Study, the LPC is surveying a diverse range of stakeholders in the County to gather various perspectives and experiences regarding ELC. Your participation in this survey is essential to assist the LPC in developing effective public policies and program support for ELC, including UPK efforts.
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