About Us
The Council's mission is that all children birth to 5 years old possess the foundation that will enable personal and school success. They will live in strong family units that are supported, strengthened and empowered within their communities.
History
The Oldham County Community Early - Childhood Council, OCC-ECC,formally named the Rural KIPDA Community Early Childhood Council, was organized in 2000 with many of the original board members still volunteering and collaborating.
We are supported annually by the KIDS NOW initiative through funding. We continue to support and collaborate within the early childhood community to bring quality care and education to young children. The Oldham County Community - Early Childhood Council’s non-profit arm is the 501c3 tax-exempt organization named Early Childhood Council Inc. EIN # 46-1288774.
We welcome guests and partners to our mission.
Donate:
Use the link below to find out how to donate funds to our organization or to support one of our projects. The link will open a "Donation Form" which will outline how and where to send your donations. Our "Donor Privacy" policy is also available for you to review and print.
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- $25 provides 2 children books for one year
- $50 provides a 4 children books for one year
- $75 provides 6 children books for one year
- $100 provides 8 children books for one year
- $125 provides 10 children books for one year
The Council Education Trainer:
Meet Carol Hughey, Ed S. the Rural KIPDA Community Early Childhood Specialist

Council Board Members:
Sandy Darst-Johnson~ Child Care-Kids Haven
Suzette Ertel ~ Early Childhood Advocate
Jessica Wolf/Jasmine Exum- OVEC Head Start
Jessica Kastin~ Oldham School District-Preschool
Christi Leonard ~ Commission for Children -First Steps
Brummal Murphy-Childcare Aware Kentucky
Shannon Kruer- Oldham County Public Library
Julie Murray- Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist- Children with Disabilities-Chatter Box
Erica Price ~ Metro United Way
Diane Stewart ~ HANDS-Oldham Health Dept.
Liz Burrows-Oldham County Health Dept.
Sherry Ragsdale-Oldham County Coop. Ext.
Elizabeth Jackson/Leigh Garrett-Seven Counties Services
Suzie Hernandez- Latino Advocate
Teresa Gamsky- Public Health
Let us know if you would like to join us at any of our monthly meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month 10:00am-11:30am. If you have a question please call or email us
Mailing Address:OCC-ECC
c/o Oldham County Health Department
1786Commerce Parkway, LaGrange, KY 40031
Phone: 240-718-4991
E-mail: KYReady4School@gmail.com


Oldham County Community -Early Childhood Council Copyright 2014