About
Established by an act of the State Legislature in 1991, the Local Early Education Planning Council (LPC) of Santa Clara County is a collaborative association of representatives from the early care and education field, including parents, child care providers, businesses, and government.
Mission
The primary mission of LPC’s are to plan for child care and development services based on the needs of families in the local community. The LPC’s are intended to serve as a forum to address the child care needs of all families in the community for all types of child care, both subsidized and non-subsidized.
The mission of the LPC of Santa Clara County is to assess, represent, and promote the early care and education needs of children and families.
Vision
- Every Child a Learner
- Every Teacher a Professional
- Every Family Connected
Core Values
- Accountability
- Honesty and Integrity
- Children and Families
- Inclusion and Collaboration
- Innovative, strategic thinking
- Cultural and geographic diversity
- Leadership