Solutions
Solutions Briefs for Cities, Developers, School Districts, and Faith-Based Organizations
Developer_One_Pager_05-24-18.pdfCities_One_Pager_05-24-18.pdfSchool_District_One_Pager_05-23-18.pdfFaith-Based_One_Pager_05-24-18.pdfBrion Economics' Recommended Financing Strategies
SMC FINAL Fin Strat Memo 2.21.17.pdfResponding to Child Care Facilities: A Practical Guide for City & County Planners
The Low Income Investment Fund's guide for planners. Defines and describes different types of child care. Provide guidance for reviewing child care planning applications. Suggests policies to support child care facilities. http://www.liifund.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/3-Responding_to_Child_Care_Facilities.pdf
Child Care Solutions Convening and Hackathon
Summary of Redwood City 2020's Hackathon event
CCConvening_Summary 2018.02.06.pdfU.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Early Childhood Education Initiative
Building an Early Learning System that Works: Next Steps for California
Learning Policy Institute Policy Brief
Building_Early_Learning_System_Works_CA_BRIEF.pdfThe Learning Policy Institute recommends the following two facilities-related immediate next steps:
- Provide funding for facilities to providers who are willing to serve more infants and toddlers.
- Increase funding for the Revolving Loan Fund.
The recommendations also include a long-term goal of raising reimbursement rates for programs providing child care and preschool for low income children. Higher reimbursement rates would allow these programs to invest in their facilities.
Resources from the Child Care Law Center
The Child Care Law Center has compiled a FAQ page to help planners understand local governments’ obligations under state law and how family child care administrative policies can be streamlined. They have also provided information for Homeowners' Associations on Family Child Care.
High Quality Child Care Facilities Design
Early-Learning-Facilties-Checklist-September-2017.fillable.pdfEarly-Learning-Facilities-Guide-September-2017.fillable.pdf