Committees of the Council are organized to further the goals of the Strategic Plan. Membership includes both Council members and interested community members. Committees generally meet prior to the full bi-monthly Council meetings, and they may also meet at other times if necessary.
Leadership and Impact
Provides information and policy strategy to the Council on local, state and federal public policy as it relates to early learning and care with the goal that the early learning and care infrastructure in San Mateo County is sustainably funded, improved, and aligned with other sectors serving children and families. Chair: Michelle Blakely
Workforce
Supports recruitment, retention, professional development, and higher wages for the early learning and care workforce with the goal that San Mateo County has a robust, well-trained and well-paid early learning and care professional workforce with the competencies necessary to provide high-quality experiences for children. Chair: Heather Cleary
Quality
Focuses on supporting the ongoing implementation of Quality Counts San Mateo by considering quality in early learning and care settings holistically with the goal that every child thrives socially, emotionally, and academically because they attend quality early learning and care programs. Chairs: Mary Browning and Edirle Menezes
Access
Works to increase the supply of high-quality early learning and care for children birth through age 13, identifying and recommending solutions to remove access barriers, with the goal that families of all socioeconomic levels have access to high-quality child care. Chair: Christine Padilla
Executive
The Executive Committee acts for the Council between regular meetings of the Council on urgent matters. It also reviews and advises the Council on governance, membership of the Council, and membership and duties of the committees. The Executive Committee is chaired by the Council Co-Chairs, Nancy Magee, and Dave Pine.
