Catherine Scott has operated a successful high quality childcare program in the city of Long Beach for 24 years (www.childcarelb.com). In addition, she is Vice President of Scott Marketing Group Inc., an organization dedicated to informing and training Family Child Care Providers in high quality care and financial stability. Her dedication to advocacy and high quality care is reflected in her deep involvement in Long Beach Childcare Network (LBCCN, www.childcarenetwork.org), where she has served since 2005 as Executive Director. Catherine holds a Site Supervisor Permit, a BA in Human Development (Specialization Early Childhood Education) from Pacific Oaks College, a Family Development Credential from Cornell University, and has completed the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Academy. Catherine is an Immunization Specialist for Family Childcare in the City of Long Beach. Her program was designated a Los Angeles Universal Preschool site in 2010 as well as a Steps to Excellence Project pilot site. Catherine has been a Mentor Teacher since 2006, the year in which she received both the Region 9 and the National Leadership Award from the National Association of Family Child Care. In 2005-2006, Catherine served as CAEYC Family Childcare Chair. She served as the Los Angeles Representative for the California Child Development Corps and is Past President of the Greater Long Beach Lakewood Family Association. She currently serves as a Regional Representative for the California Early Childhood Mentor Caucus Steering Committee.