Supporting your journey

CCCI helps families become entrepreneurs, expanding child care options in Pierce County and supporting family economic stability.

CCCI has successfully supported numerous families in establishing child care businesses, enhancing access to quality care, and fostering economic stability within their communities.

By providing essential resources and support, CCCI has helped countless family entrepreneurs realize their vision, creating sustainable child care facilities that cater to local families' needs.

CCCI
Leadership Team

  • Ben Paganelli

    Executive Director, Key Peninsula Partnership

  • Diane Kroll

    Early Learning Expert

  • Elvin Bucu

    Director of Cross-Sector Partnership & Alignment

  • Gail Neal

    Executive Director, Multicultural and Family Hope Center

CCCI Leaders

  • Holly Hunt

    Director, Bamford Foundation

  • Janine Meyers

    Early Learning Services Director, BrightSpark

  • Kari Haugen

    Director of Partnerships, Workforce Central

  • Juanita Salinas-Aguila

    Senior Program Director​ Pacific Northwest, Enterprise

Our Story

Founded in response to community needs, CCCI has been supporting homegrown entrepreneurs since its inception, helping countless families build quality child care solutions.

CCCI Support Team

  • Karinda Harris

    Project Manager, First 5 Fundamentals

  • Maya Washington

    Child Care Voice coordinator, PCECN, First 5 Fundamentals

"Inspiring quote from a partner who communicates the unique vision and impact of CCCI."

How we effect change...

Tailored Support

We offer customized resources and guidance to meet the unique needs of family entrepreneurs in the child care industry.

Collaborative Network

Our initiative fosters partnerships among child care providers and families, ensuring a strong support system for success.

Sustainable Growth

CCCI focuses on building long-term viability for child care business, supporting families to create stable and thriving environments for children.

Thank you to our funders!

  • Pierce County Community Action Programs-Birth to 25 Initiative

  • Foundation for Tacoma Students

Reports

Learn more about the outcomes and activities of the Child Care Capacity Initiative.

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