The Del Norte Child Care Council is a private nonprofit corporation following applicable state and federal regulations. The Council is audited on an annual basis by an independent certified public accountant. Donations and contributions to Del Norte Child Care Council are tax deductible. Funding is provided by the California Department of Education, Del Norte County Department of Social Services, Del Norte Superior Court, Administrative Offices of the Courts, F5 Del Norte, fees for services and private contributions. We invite you to join with us to serve Del Norte County children and families.The Board of Directors sets policy and provides general direction for the Del Norte Child Care Council. Members bring to the board experience in the areas of education, law, counseling, social services, child care and community involvement. The board meets once a month, and members of the community are welcome to attend.

Contacting Us

Our Location:
212 K Street, Crescent City, CA 95531
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Mailing Address:
PO Box 1350, Crescent City, CA 95531
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 AM - Noon
1 PM - 5 PM
Toy Lending Library Hours:
Tuesday - 9 AM - Noon
Thursday - 9 AM - Noon
Phone & Fax:
Phone - 707-464-8311
Fax - 707-464-8313
Our Staff

Del Norte Child Care Council Staff Directory
Main Office
Cris McCollum, Executive Director -X15
Joy Grant, Deputy Director -X23
Valerie Machado, General Account Clerk -X14
Noemi Robinson, Administrative Support -X16/10
Subsidized Child Care Programs
Maggie DeArman-Nunneley, Program Director -X19
Cynthia McCasland, Case Manager -X21
Resource and Referral Programs
Charlene Blackburn, Program Director -X20
Shelagh Carrick, Community Educator -X22
Sarah Noll, Community Educator -X12
Kathleen Smith, FCCHEN, Food Program -X27
Christina Jager, Spanish Interpretor, CCIP -X25
Debbie Williams, Community Educator, Trustline -X24
Crystal Salyer, Supervised Visitation, CAPIT - X11
Parent Education
Melodee Waggener, CAPIT
(707) 464-5500 X121
Child Care Programs
Mary Peacock Latchkey 464-4433
Pine Grove Latchkey 464-7412

Board of Directors

DNCCC is overseen by a Board of Directors. The members of the Board volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that the programs and services provided are in accordance with the Council's mission. Without their dedication and commitment, DNCCC would not exist.
Board Members:
- Phil Freneau, Board Chair
- Carol J. Leuthold, Vice Chair
- Mia Dawn Ansell, Treasurer
- Michelle Clemann, Secretary
- Billie Kaye Gavin-Tygart
- Stephanie Disrude
- Michael Mazzei
Board of Directors Meetings are open to the public and are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, unless otherwise posted. Beginning in August of 2007 meetings will be on the 3rd Thursday of the month.
Employment Opportunities

Printable Application Form - Click Here Print and fill out the employment application and:
- Apply in person at:
212 K
Street
Crescent City CA 95531 - Send with your résumé to:
DNCCC Personnel
PO Box 1350
Crescent City CA 95531.
The following positions are currently available:
- Volunteers Always Welcomed
Do you have a couple of extra hours each week? Maybe you could devote that time to assisting in our toy room or in some other capacity. Give us a call for more information. Thank You!