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

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Sat, Sep 26
15 Annual Southwest Early Childhood Conference at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis, Student Union Ballroom
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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
Multiple Dates
Sat, Oct 03
Trauma-Responsive Care Training
La Plata County Early Childhood Center
RSVP
Oct 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
La Plata County Early Childhood Center, 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.

Community Partners

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

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