Our mission is to foster and sustain a comprehensive, high-quality, and accessible early childhood system that supports families and the community in order to prepare children for academic and personal success in life.

Agendas are posted on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084750166429

Executive Director Laura Mijares has worked her entire career in education.  Ms. Mijares has a Bachelor’s Degree in Latin American Studies, a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Early Childhood Education.  She has taught and served as a building principal at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.  Ms. Mijares is currently certified as an Educational Administrator and, through the Department of Early Childhood, as a Large Center Director, and is excited to bring educational opportunities to our preschool members in Archuleta County.
Email: director@eccarchuletacounty.org

Quality Improvement Navigator Michelle Carpenter has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Denver. She has spent the last 20+ years dedicated to Early Childhood Education. Michelle has been a toddler and preschool teacher, early care and education program director, and early childhood college facility member. Michelle has spent the last 15 years in SW Colorado and has passion for supporting rural ECE programs with professional development and coaching.
Email: coach@eccarchuletacounty.org