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Commissioners will be updated on the City of South San Francisco's 2020-2030 Child Care Master Plan (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
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It is recommended Commissioners will be updated on the City of South San Francisco's 2020-2030 Child Care Master Plan
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In early 2024, commissioners voted to prioritize learning more about circumstances pertaining to families with young children who are in need of child care. In 2024, commissioners heard presentations from Youth Enrichment Services Supervisor, Kimberly Morrison, Preschool Supervisor, Diana Gonzalez, Parks and Recreation Director, Greg Mediati, and Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, Angela Duldulao. Each provided insight on the current offerings, challenges, and wait list status of the department's childcare services.
To educate commissioners on the future child care-related goals of the City, a presentation on the City's current, adopted Child Care Master Plan will be presented. The Child Care Master Plan was adopted in 2022 by City Council to understand the need to plan for the near, mid-term and long-term child care needs of residents and employers in South San Francisco. The purpose of the master plan is to improve and expand the reach, quality, and impact of early childhood education programs, child care, and youth services for South San Francisco residents. The Master Plan will be used as a resource for guiding future operations, priorities and the development and location of child care programs through 2030.
In May 2021, Parks and Recreation staff selected a consultant, Kathleen White, to assist staff in crafting a comprehensive Child Care Master Plan. Ms. White has spent decades studying and working in the education and child care field, most recently serving as a faculty member and department chair for the Child Development and Family Studies Department at City College of San Francisco. She has worked at both Skyline College and C...
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