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SUBJECT: PROCEDURES FOR ESTABLISHING A CHILD CARE AFFORDABILITY FUND
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION•
Approve the County Administrator's proposed procedure for using
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue from the Embassy Suites
Hotel to establish a Child Care Affordability Fund.
BACKGROUND:
On December 18, 1990, the Board ordered that $20, 000 of TOT
revenue from the new Embassy Suites Hotel be earmarked for child
care services provided by the Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating
Council . In its discussions of this item, the Board directed
that the County Administrator report on a procedure for
establishing a Child Care Affordability Account from the TOT
generated from the New Embassy Suites Hotel .
On February 12, 1991, the Board referred the County
Administrator' s proposed procedure to the Finance Committee for
review. On the same day the Board reaffirmed the allocation of
$20,000 in TOT revenue from the Embassy Suites Hotel to the
Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating Council for child care
services .
CONTINUEVION ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S): Nancy Fanden Tom Torlakson
ACTION OF BOARD ON April 16 1991 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
Supervisor Robert Schroder V.bted::NO;,, stating that in light of the uncertain financial
situation at this ti.me he dial not feel it was appropriate to fund a new program.
Supervisor Nancy Fanden ABSTAINED from voting, stating that while she supports the
concept of the Child Care Affordability Fund, she believes the program should be
delayed until final budget figures are available.
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: I, I V, V NOES: I I I AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: I I OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: CAO ATTESTED
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Auditor's Office PHIL BAT HELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Community Services SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Housing Authority
Child Care Council
BY DEPUTY
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On March 11, the Finance Committee heard lengthy testimony from a
variety of community interests. The testimony generated
questions which require further research and discussion in the
areas of children services and priorities, child care facility
needs and coordination with cities and school districts . As a
result, the Committee requested staff to collect additional
information and set March 25 as a meeting date to discuss the
information. The information developed is attached.
In view of recent Board action on child care and the March 11
Finance Committee deliberations, staff proposed that the
Committee consider establishing a Child Care Affordability
Funding, using the procedures listed below.
1 . Establish a Child Care Affordability Trust Fund.
2 . Designate 50% of the TOT revenues from the Embassy Suites
Hotel for allocation to the trust fund, not to , exceed
$250, 000 annually.
3 . Effective January 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992, allocate
the revenues deposited in the fund as follows :
a) $20,000 to the Pittsburg Pre-School Coordinating
Council for matching private foundation funds; and
b) $200, 000 to the County Housing Authority for the North
Richmond Child Care project for capital construction;
C) The remaining amount for assisting parents with child
care affordability needs .
4 . Beginning July 1, 1992, and thereafter, monies from the fund
shall be allocated for the purpose of assisting parents with
child care affordability needs . However, the Board, by a
four-fifths vote, can redirect revenues from the fund to
address emergencies .
5 . Require a quarterly reporting of the status of the fund.
The Committee heard lengthy testimony on the establishment of a
Child Care Affordability Fund. Representatives from Employee
Union Local One and the Taxpayers Association opposed the fund,
arguing that new programs are not appropriate during a budget
crisis . Others testified that there are more pressing needs in
providing services to youth, such as child protective services,
probation services and health services .
Representatives from the Child Care Council supported the fund,
stressing that child care is in keeping with the Board's priority
of prevention programs designed to reduce crime, improve
nutrition, reduce child abuse and strengthen social skills .
Child Care Council spokesperson also indicated that child care
programs strengthen the family unit. Other persons indicated
that a County fund will be a valuable tool to leverage other
Federal and State monies .
After deliberation on the issues, the Committee decided to
support the proposed procedures, with the conditions presented
below:
1 . Monies allocated from the Affordability Fund be closely
linked to Health Services and Social Services' needs .
2 . The Housing Authority and the Community Services and
Community Development Departments work together in securing
funding for capital needs .
3 . The Community Development Department prepare a report on
developer contributions to child care.
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4 . The child care providers be informed that monies flowing to
the Fund will not reach $250,000 this fiscal year.
Additionally, the Committee proposed that future child care
efforts include:
1 . The County Child Care Council re-emphasizing efforts to gain
support from new and existing employers;
2 . The County re-examine child care needs for County employees;
and
3 . The Council and County explore child care facility needs in
the Oakley and Martinez areas and the potential for
leveraging available sources of funds .
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60CIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT Contra Countv
TO Tony Enea DATE March 20, 1991
FROM Jim Rydingsword -Y cc Board of Supervisors
SUBJ REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REGARDING PRIORITIES FOR CHILDREN'S
SERVICES
REF Your memo to Jerry Buck, Mark Finucane, Richard Rainey and me on this subject dated
March 12, 1991
The referenced memo requests information from us regarding needs of Children's
Services, the cost to restore/improve services, a break out by geographic area and
priority for financing such services. We have listed below the pressing needs in
priority order.
GEOGRAPHIC
PRIORITY COST AREA
1. Recruitment for fost-adopt homes Approximately Predominantly East and
with an emphasis on African- $70,000 (salary and West County
American homes. benefits)
2. Contract for additional Probation $50,000 Countywide
staff time to complete 232 actions
(freeing a child from parents).
3. Respite care for relative caretakers $50,000 Countywide but
and foster parents. predominantly East and
West County
4. Child care for CPS cases. $50,000 Countywide
5. Contract with Health Department $40,000-$50,000 Countywide,
for additional drug testing clinic- predominantly West
evenings. County
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• Prbbatian Department Contra Gerald S. Buck
County Probation officer
Administrative Offices Costa
10th Floor County
Administration Building
651 Pine Street
Martinez,California 94553-1289 � SE:-LL
(415)646-2700
To: Date:
Tony Enea, >;;T__ :: 3/15/91
Deputy County Administrat
From: Gerald S. Buck, Subject: Needs and Priorities
County Probation Officer for Children' s Services
Children are grossly under served by our communities and
service agencies from prenatal care through emancipation and
preparation for adulthood. It seems that whatever society' s
problems, be they economic, housing, health, family breakdown
or crime, children suffer the consequence more dramatically
than do adults. There is a tremendous need to not only
reassess government' s priorities, but to also put into practice
the values we articulate that children and youth are our most
valued resource. I support examination of the needs of
children by the Board of Supervisors.
More specifically, the Juvenile Justice System has unfortun-
ately become the bottom line safety net for children not
adequately served in other service delivery systems
including Education (many youth we see are functionally
illiterate and ill prepared to enter the world of employment
or higher education) , Health Services (we see the long term
impact of poor nutrition, substance abuse and lack of family
health planning) , Protective Services (a substantial number
of youth in the Juvenile Justice System are "graduates" or
"kickouts" of the Protective Services system. It is
estimated as many as 800 of delinquents were victims of
physical, sexual or psychological abuse before coming to our
jurisdiction) , Mental Health (more than ever before a
substantial number of delinquents suffer serious mental
health problems which make our task more complex and our
effectiveness suffers as a result) , and substance abuse.
(This, of course, is a big factor in delinquency and crime.
There is a paucity of outpatient and inpatient services for
youthful substance abusers and since illegal use of drugs
and alcohol or crime resulting from drug and alcohol use
accounts for 80% of delinquency, this is a major factor for the
Probation Department. )
Contra Costa County
RECEIVED
Office. o`
Tony Enea -2- 3/15/91
To provide adequately for all these needed services for
youth and children is far beyond the fiscal ability of the
County. There will be a major commitment of resource
allocation to children's services by the Federal and State
Governments before we can hope for any substantive change.
I have no idea how much money would be needed, but I expect
it would easily be in the. ten digit area for our County.
I' ll now address children' s services needs as related to the
Contra Costa County Probation Department.
The two most pressing needs are our ability to provide
services .commensurate with the nature and number of youth
referred to us by law enforcement and others. . Unmet needs
have resulted from not only an inability to keep pace with
rising population of the County, but an increase in cases
referred and the seriousness and complexity of problems
facing the children and families. This, coupled with actual
loss of resources over the past decade, has resulted in
diminishment of service delivery.
Pressing needs fall roughly into three areas: ( 1) Investiga-
tive Services for the Juvenile Court; (2) In-Community
Supervision and Treatment; and ( 3) Residential Care Services.
1. Juvenile Probation Services
This group of services includes investigation of youth
referred in order to make initial and long term
determination of needs to protect both the welfare and
safety of the child and protection of the community from
children who are a danger to others.
Currently we are authorized 52 Deputy Probation Officer
positions to provide these services. By way of our
classification system, we know the degree of risk and
need of each youth on Probation. This can be translated
to hours of service needed. This, coupled with service
hoursneededto conduct investigations, can then be
expressed in terms of deputies needed to adequately
perform these services. As of January 1, 1991, we were
in need of 95 deputies. To provide these additional
staff there is a need for an annual budget increase of
approximately $3,345,000.
Geographically, Juvenile Probation -service needs are
roughly distributed as follows:
West County - 420
Central County - 400
East County - 180
Tony Enea -3- 3/15/91
2. Juvenile Probation Residential Care
This grouping of service activities includes:
a. Juvenile Hall Detention
b. Juvenile Correctional Commitment Facilities
C. Juvenile Placement Services (Group Homes)
d. Status Offender Crisis Shelter Services
Currently, residential services are lacking in each of
the types of residential care noted above.
a. Juvenile Hall:
Current budgeted capacity is 140 but actual
population frequently exceeds 160 which is
unsafe and unhealthy for residents. Staffing
for an additional living unit is needed and
would cost about $600,000 per year.
Architects, planners and engineers have
indicated the Juvenile Hall should be replaced
with a new structure at a cost ranging from $7
to $10 million.
Population is projected to average nearly 200
per day by the mid 1990' s.
b. Commitment Facilities:
In the past two years two facilities with a
total of 39 beds were closed due to budget
cuts. The remaining facility, Byron Boys'
Ranch, increased its capacity to 74 beds and
typically has a waiting list of from 10 to 25
boys in Juvenile Hall.
To reopen the closed facilities would require
an expenditure of about $650,000 to $700,000
each per year.
The Boys' Ranch is in need of increased
treatment, education and vocational services,
as well as intensive follow-up services upon
release. There is a need for approximately
;$1,000,000 in enrichments needed at the Boys '
Ranch.
Tony Enea -4- 3/15/91
C. Juvenile Placement Services:
Court wards in placement have risen from 180 in
1986 to 250 and until recently there has been
no increase in staff. By July 1, 1991 four
positions will be added, two through our budget
and two from Federal Title IV-E funds. At
least two more deputies and a supervisor are
needed to adequately carry out this service at
an annual cost of approximately $170,000.
d. Status Offender Crisis Shelter:
These services are provided by contract with
the Children's Home Society at Sherman House, a
County owned six bed home. Last year over 200
referred youth were turned away due to all beds
being occupied. To adequately serve minimal
needs of runaway youth, this program should be
doubled at an approximate cost of $200, 000 to
$300,000 plus cost of adding to the facility or
securing a second facility.
The geographic breakdown for residential care needs is
approximately the same as Juvenile Probation. services .
In all, the Probation Department budget would need
augmentation of about $6,815, 000 to provide minimally
adequate services for children and another $10,000,000 is
needed to replace and add facility beds for residential
care.
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cc: Judge Minney
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SHERIFF-CORONER'S .DEPARTMENT
Contra Costa County
Administration Division
646-2404
Date: 3/21/91
To: Tony Enea, Deputy County Administrator
From: Richard K ainey, riff Coroner
BY: Wa r p st. Sheriff
Subject:: Chil n Services-Project DARE.
Based on the number of elementary schools in the unincorporated area of the county,
project the program would require five full time deputy positions with attendant
vehicles and support equipment.
Project D.A.R.E. is a cooperative project between law enforcement and the
educational system addressing the subject of drug abuse resistance education.
Traditional drug abuse programs .teach students the harmful effects of drug abuse.
Project D.A.R.E. expands this information to include recognizing and resisting various
pressures to use drugs and alcohol, and positive reinforcement to self-esteem,
communication skills, and positive alternatives to drug abuse behavior.
Sworn police officers are required because the children recognize their experience,
expertise and offered credibility. Project D.A.R.E. is a structured program that has been
proven effective in other communities. A uniformed officer in the classroom has a
proven success in obtaining the attention of the students and being more effective in
establishing drug abuse resistance skills. The uniformed officer enhances the
relationship between our youth and the law enforcement community.
The estimated first year cost of this program is $485,000. Subsequent annual
operating cost would be:approximately $400,000.
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Child Care Council
March 20 , 1991
Mr. Tony Enea
Deputy County Administrator
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street , 11th Floor
Martinez , California 94553
Dear Mr. Enea:
Enclosed please find information you requested regarding the
contributions of cities and school districts in Contra Costa County
toward child care for the Finance Committee.
I hope this information proves useful to you. If I may be of
further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Vivian Harper
Child Care Broker
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RANK ORDERED UNMET CHILD CARE NEED BY CITY
(December 1990 Figures)
Total # of Age Breakdown of Need
City Slots Needed Infant Preschool Schoolage
1 . Concord 3 ,763 1 ,039 Adequate 2 ,724
2 . Richmond 3,029 864 Adequate 2 ,165
3 . Antioch 2 ,227 593 Adequate 1, 634
4. Walnut Creek 2,124 717 Adequate 1, 407
5. Pittsburg 1,504 409 Adequate 1 ,095
6. Danville 1,271 450 Adequate 821
7 . Pleasant Hill 1 ,243 374 Adequate 869
8. San Ramon 1,126 360 Adequate 766
9. Martinez 1 ,081 310 Adequate 771
10 . Lafayette 11019 331 Adequate 688
11. E1 Cerrito 991 318 Adequate 673
12 . Orinda 890 298 37 555
13 . Oakley 783 26 Adequate 757
14 . Pinole 723 247 72 404
15 . Moraga 659 219 Adequate 440
16. San Pablo 642 156 Adequate 486
17 . Alamo 600 203 3 394
18 . Rodeo/Crockett 481 135 Adequate 346
19. Hercules 464 172 28 264
20 . E1 Sobrante. 347 131 Adequate 216
21. Clayton 283 103 Adequate 180
22 . Brentwood 198 76 Adequate 122
TOTAL 25 , 448 7 ,531 140 17 ,777
B. The following cities have not contributed funds for child care
largely due to the unavailability of funds:
Brentwood
Clayton
Lafayette
Moraga
Orinda
Pinole
Pleasant Hill
Pittsburg
San Pablo
C. Contributions school districts have made toward child care:
School District Contribution
Mount Diablo Unified YMCAs are operating school age
programs on some sites
Richmond Unified Space is being made available
for school age care in Richmond,
Pinole, E1 Cerrito
Pittsburg Union Space for child development
centers on school sites
San Ramon Valley Space for school age care in
San Ramon and Danville
John Swett Unified Space is being made available
for school age care in Rodeo
D. City/Foundation Partnership:
An RFP was requested by the Cowell Foundation to help build
child care supply in the Brentwood area.
CONTRA C C C . COSTA
Child Care Council
contra Costa C, (t.
RECEr:VEC
1 1991
March 14 , 1991
Office of
Mr. Tony Enea County Zministrator
Deputy County Administrator
County Administration Building
651 Pine Street, '11th Floor
Martinez , California 94553
Dear Mr. Enea:
I am enclosing drafts of child care fact sheets for each city in
Contra Costa County as per our telephone conversation of March
13, 1991 . I hope these fact sheets will be of help to you in
preparing your report to the Finance Committee of the Board of
Supervisors .
If I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Vivian Harper
Child Care Broker
' I ADMINISTRATION WEST BRANCH i I EAST BRANCH Ll SOUTH BRANCH CI CENTRAL BRANCH
3020 Grant St. 3727 oar,eit Avenue 300 East Leland#106 2682 Bisnoo Drive#110 3020 Gran!S;.
Concord,CA 94520 Richmond.CA 9:805 Pinburg,CA 94565 San Ramon,CA 94583 Concord.CA 94520
(415)676--r-:42 (415)233-KIDS. (415)427-KIDS (415)675-KIDS-Rescli!:
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CHILD CARE IN ALAMO
Characteristics of Child Care in Alamo
There are 5 child care centers and 6 Family Day
Care homes in Alamo with a total of 299 slots.
86% of available care is center-based; 14% is in
Family Day Care home settings .
Average ages served: 2 to 5 years with a range
of 3 months to 12 years.
Average child care center operates 6 hours/day,
10 months/year.
60% of child care centers offer nutritional
programs ; 0% accept children with special needs .
Average cost of child care in Alamo is $90/week
for center-based care. 0% of center-based slots
are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Alamo?
There are 5 child care centers serving 257 children and 6 Family
Day Care homes serving 42 children. These 299 slots represent
about 33% of the '894 actually needed. When comparing the need for
child care with existing slots , the need for infant and school age
care far exceeds supply. For example, 214 infant slots are needed;
approximately 11 exist . Likewise, 442 school age slots are needed;
approximately 48 exist . The Child Care Council estimates that 25%
of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are
filled by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of
care for these two age groups exists .
Alamo Need/Supply Data Total Child Care Need
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How affordable is child care in Alamo?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $N/A,
$90 for preschool care and $2.80/hour for school age care. Average
cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds that' of center-based care
for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant
family day care is less than center-based care inContra Costa
County.
Average annual household income in Alamo is $91,500 .
Income needed for one child in child care in Alamo--
Infant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ N/A
Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 46,800
School age. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 34, 636
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-
based care, assuming that child care costs typically comprise 10%
of a family's income second only to housing and food costs
(according to national statistics) . The lower the family income,
the higher the percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need
care for more than one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word about Quality . . .
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized.
Many children spend more of their waking hours in child care
settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios, group sizes , teacher turnover and caregiver
wages ultimately impact the child's experience. Child care is
costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers are
among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field.
Child caregiver wages are closely tied to quality of care and in
order to attract well-trained, well-educated professionals , wages
must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educatd
professionals in other fields . The cost of good quality care is
far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
(L',ontroom (L,oSitcal (child (Dare Council
CHILD CARE IN ANTIOCH
Characteristics of child care in Antioch
There are 21 child care centers and 145 Family Day Care homes in Antioch with a total of
2176 slots. 53%of available care is center-based;47%is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 2 yrs to 9 yrs with a range of 0-13 years.
. Average child care center operates 11 hours/day, 12 months/year.
• 67% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 38% accept
children with special needs.
• Average cost of child care in Antioch is $97/week for center-based care;
9% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Antioch ?
There are 21 child care centers serving 1144 children and 145 Family Day Care homes serving
1032 children. These 2176 slots represent about 54% of the 4018 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 949 infant slots are needed; approximately 356 exist.
Likewise. 2015 school age slots are needed; approximately 381 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that 25%of Famiiv Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15%are
filled by school age children. Even then,a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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How affordable is child care in Antioch?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$111, $83 for preschool care
and $55 /week for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care far preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Antioch is$43,100.
Income needed for one child in child care in Antioch:
• Infant...........$57,720
• Preschool.....$43,160
• School age....$28,600
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
Costa C,,hiid (L,are Council
Contra&"
CHILD CARE IN BRENTWOOD
Characteristics of child care in Brentwood
There are 8 child care centers and 20 Family Day Care homes in Brentwood with a total of
432 slots. 71% of available care is center-based;29% is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 2.6 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 4mon.-13 years.
. Average child care center operates 11 hours/day, 11 1/2 months/year.
• 88% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 43% accept
children with special needs.
• Average cost of child care in Brentwood is $99/week for center-based
care; 50% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Brentwood?
There are 8 child care centers serving 306 children and 20 Family Day Care homes serving
126 children. These 432 slots represent about 85% of the 510 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 120 infant slots are needed; approximately 44 exist.
Likewise,255 school age slots are needed;approximately 113 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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How affordable is child care in Brentwood?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$115, $82 for preschool care
and$2.75/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Brentwood is: $41,100.
Income needed for one child in child care in Brentwood:
• Infant...........$59,800
• Preschool.....$42,640
• School age....$32,760
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income;the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. .Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
C,ontr"&'m (,ostaift (,hiid (Dare Council
CHII.D CARE IN CLAYTON
Characteristics of child care in Clayton
There are 3 child care centers and 12 Family Day Care homes in Clayton with a total of 246
slots. 66% of available care is center-based; 34% is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 2.5 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 3mon.-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 11 hours/day, 11 months/year.
66% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 33% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Clayton is$75/week for center-based care;
10% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Clayton?
There are 3 child care centers serving 162 children and 12 Family Day Care homes serving
84 children. These 246 slots represent about 47% of the 521 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 124 infant slots are needed; approximately 21 exist.
Likewise,259 school age slots are needed; approximately 79 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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meets only 47%of the current need.
How affordable is child care in Clayton?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$NA,$75 for preschool care and
$2.50/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds that of
center-based care for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant family day
care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Clayton is$62,000.
Income needed for one child in child care in Clayton:
• Infant........... NA
• Preschool.....$39,000
• School age....$30,925
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10%of a family's income second only to housing and food
costs(according to national statistics).The lower the family income,the higher the percentage
of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than one
child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact the
child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers
are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver wages
are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated profes-
sionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated profes-
sionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of good quality
care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
Co nt
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CHILD CARE IN CONCORD
Characteristics of child care in Concord
There are 46 child care centers and 275 Family Day Care homes in Concord with a total of
4264 slots. 54%of available care is center-based;46%is in Family Day Care home settings.
• Average ages served: 2 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 6 weeks-13 years.
. Average child care center operates 10 hours/day, 111/2months/year.
. 64% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 22% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Concord is$97/week for center-based care;
21% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Concord?
There are 46 child care centers serving 2320 children and 275 Family Day Care homes
serving 1944 children. These 4264 slots represent about 60% of the 7048 actually.needed.
When comparing the need for child care with existing slots, the need for infant and school
age care far exceeds supply. For example, 1649 infant slots are needed; approximately 610
exist. Likewise,3529 school age slots are needed;approximately 805 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that 25%of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15%are
filled by school age children. Even then,a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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How affordable is child care in Concord?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$116, $77 for preschool care
and$2.30/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Concord is: $44,200.
Income needed for one child in child care in Concord:
* Infant...........$60,320
• Preschool.....$40,040
• School age....$28,451
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult..ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's ekperience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
ontra (costa C h i i d Gare C,ound
CHILD CARE IN DANVELLE
Characteristics of child care in Danville
There are 17 child care centers and 53 Family Day Care homes in Danville with a total of
1221 slots. 71%of available care is center-based;29%is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 2.6 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 6 weeks-12 years.
• Average child care center operates 11 hours/day, 11 1/2 months/year.
. 47% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 18% accept
children with special needs.
• Average cost of child care in Danville is $107/week for center-based
care; 0% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Danville?
There are 17child care centers serving 861 children and 53 Family Day Care homes serving
360 children. These 1221 slots represent about 53% of the 2292 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 548 infant slots are needed; approximately 98 exist.
Likewise, 1135 school, age slots are needed; approximately 314 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that 25%of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15%are
filled by school age children. Even then,a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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The existing child can; supply in both
centers and family day care homes
meets only 53%of the current need.
How affordable is child care in Danville?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$114,$100 for preschool care
and$2.80/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Danville is: $76,500.
Income needed for one child in child care in Danville
• Infant...........$59,280
• Preschool.....$52,000
• School age....$34,636
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
Contra (costa Cuhiid Gare Coundi
CHILD CARE IN EL CERRITO
Characteristics of child care in EI Cerrito
There are 12 child care centers and 46 Family Day Care homes in El Cerrito with a total of
808 slots. 50%of available care is center-based;50% is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 3 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 0-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 10 hours/day, 11 months/year.
. 33% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 17% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in El Cerrito is $89/week for center-based
care; 8% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in El Cerrito?
There are 12 child care centers serving 406 children and 46 Family Day Care homes serving
402 children. These 808 slots represent about 45% of the 1795 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 419 infant slots are needed; approximately 101 exist.
Likewise,907 school age slots are needed;approximately 234 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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The existing child can; suppiy in both
centers and family day care homes
meets only 45%of the current need.
How affordable is child care in El Cerrito?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$NA, $89 for preschool care
and$2.50/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care forpreschool and school age children.Average cost of infantfamily
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in El Cerrito is: $49,100.
Income needed for one child in child care in El Cerrito
• Irifant...........$ NA
• Preschool.....$46,280
• School age....$30,925
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care,assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than.the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
CHILD CARE IN EL SOBRANTE
Characteristics of Child Care in E1 Sobrante
* There are 7 child care centers and 13 Family Day
Care homes in E1 Sobrante with a total of 488
slots . 78% of available care is center-based;
22% is in Family Day Care home settings .
Average ages served: 2 .5 to 7 years with a range
of 0 to 12 years.
* Average child care center operates 10 hours/day,
11 1/2 months/year.
* 43% of child care centers offer nutritional
programs; 14% accept children with special needs .
* Average cost of child care in E1 Sobrante is
$74/week for center-based care. 0% of center-
based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is - child care in E1 Sobrante?
There are 7 child care centers serving 380 children and 13 Family
Day Care homes serving 108 children. These 488 slots represent
about 73% of the 672 actually needed. When comparing the need for
child care with existing slots , the need for infant and school age
care far exceeds supply. For example, 158 infant slots are needed;
approximately 27 exist . Likewise, 337 school age slots are needed;
approximately 121 exist . The Child Care Council estimates that 25%
of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are
filled by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of
care for these two age groups exists .
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How affordable is child care in E1 Sobrante?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $N/A,
$74 for preschool care and $2 . 50/hour for school age care. Average
cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds that of center-based care
for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant
family day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa
County.
Income needed for one child in child care in E1 Sobrante--
* Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ N/A
* Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 38 , 488
* School age. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30 , 925
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-
based care, assuming that child care costs typically comprise 10%
of a family's income second only to housing and food costs
(according to national statistics) . The lower the family income,
the higher the -percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need
care for more than one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word about Quality. . .
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized.
Many children spend more of their waking hours in child care
settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios , group sizes , teacher turnover and caregiver
wages ultimately impact the child's experience. Child care is
costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers are
among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field.
Child caregiver wages are closely tied to quality of care and in
order to attract well-trained, well-educated professionals , wages
must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educatd
professionals in other fields . The cost of good quality care is
far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
CHILD CARE IN HERCULES
Characteristics of Child Care in Hercules
* There are 3 child care centers and 29 Family Day
Care homes in Hercules with a total of 495 slots .
58% of available care is center-based; 42% is in
Family Day Care home settings .
* Average ages served: 2 to 7 years with a range
of 3.. months to 12 years.
* Average child care center operates 11 hours/day,
11 months/year.
* 100% of child care centers offer nutritional
programs; 67% accept children with special needs.
* Average cost of child care in Hercules is $65/week
for center-based care. 0% of center-based slots
are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Hercules?
There are 3 child care centers serving 285 children and 29 Family
Day Care homes serving 210 children. These 495 slots represent
about 52% of the 955 actually needed. When comparing the need for
child care with existing slots , the need for infant and school age
care far exceeds supply. For example, 225 infant slots are needed;
approximately 53 exist. Likewise, 480 school age slots are needed;
approximately 216. exist. The Child Care Council estimates that 25%
of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are
filled by school ,age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of
care for these two age groups exists .
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How affordable is child care in Hercules?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $N/A,
$65 for preschool care and $2. 30/hour for school age care. Average
cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds that of center-based care
for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant
family day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa
County.
Average annual household income in Hercules is $59 , 600 .
Income needed for one child in child care in Hercules--
* Infant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ N/A
* Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 33, 800
* School age. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 28 ,451
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-
based care, assuming that child care costs typically comprise 10%
of a family's income second only to housing and food costs
(according to national statistics) . The lower the family income ,
the higher the percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need
care for more than one child must face the affordability challenge .
A Word about Quality. . .
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized.
Many children spend more of their waking hours in child care
settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios , group sizes , teacher turnover and caregiver
wages ultimately impact the child's experience. Child care is
costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers are
among the lowest paid professionals. in the human services field.
Child caregiver wages are closely tied to quality of care and in
order to attract well-trained, well-educated professionals , wages
must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educatd
professionals in other fields . The cost of good quality care is
far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
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CHELD CARE IN LAFAYETTE
Characteristics of child care in Lafayette
There are 14 child care centers and 8 Family Day Care homes in Lafayette with a total of
1091 slots. 95%of available care is center-based; 5% is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 2 yrs to 7 yrs with a range of 3mon.-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 10 hours/day, 11 months/year.
. 64% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 43% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Lafayette is $106/week for center-based
care; 0% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Lafayette?
There are 14 child care centers serving 1031 children and 8 Family Day Care homes serving
60 children. These 1091 slots represent about 64% of the 1704 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 403 infant slots are needed; approximately 72 exist.
Likewise,8 school age slots are needed;approximately 164 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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centers and family day care homes
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How affordable is child care in Lafayette?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$113, $98 for preschool care
and$2.55/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in is: $68,200.
Income needed for one child in child care in Lafayette:
• Infant...........$58,766
• Preschool.....$50,960
• School age....$31,540
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
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` CHILD CARE IN MARTINEZ
Characteristics of child care in Martinez
There are 18 child care centers and 57 Family Day Care homes in Martinez with a total of
1407 slots. 63%of available care is center-based;37%is in Family Day Care home settings.
• Average ages'served: 2 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 0-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 10 hours/day, 11 months/year.
• 65% of child. care centers offer nutritional programs; 47% accept
children with.special needs.
• Average cost of child care in Martinez is$98/week for center-based care;
23% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Martinez?
There are 18 child care centers serving 977 children and 57 Family Day Care homes serving
430 children. These 1407 slots represent about 63% of the 2227 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 526 infant slots are needed; approximately 213 exist.
Likewise, 1117 school age slots are needed; approximately 346 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are
filled by school age children. Even then,a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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meets only 63%of the current teed.
How affordable is child care in Martinez?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$116,$80 for preschool care
and$2.25/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in is$46,100.
Income needed for one child in child care in Martinez:
9 Infant...........$60,320
- Preschool.....$41,600
- School age....$27,300
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's expi-rience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained And educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
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CHILD CARE IN MORAGA
Characteristics of child care in Moraga
There are 5 child care centers and 9 Family Day Care homes in Moraga with a total of 464
slots. 83% of available care is center-based; 17% is in Family Day Care home settings.
• Average ages served: 2 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 6 weeks-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 9 hours/day, 11 months/year.
. 60% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 20% accept
children with special needs.
• Average cost of child care in Moraga is$97/week for center-based care;
0% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Moraga?
There are 5 child care centers serving 386 children and 9 Family Day Care homes serving
78 children. These 46.4 slots represent about 44% of the 1049 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 249 infant slots are needed; approximately 30 exist.
Likewise,524 school age slots are needed;approximately 84 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children:; Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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How affordable is child care in Moraga?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$104, $89 for preschool care
and$2.75/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Moraga is: $72,000.
Income needed for one child in child care in Moraga
• bifant...........$54,080
- Preschool.....$46,280
• School age....$32,780
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For furrher information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
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CHILD CARE IN OAKLEY
Characteristics of child care in Oakley
There are 4 child care centers and 77 Family Day Care homes in Oakley with a total of 630
slots. 18% of available care is center-based; 82% is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 2.5 yrs to 7 yrs with a range of 2-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 10 hours/day, 111/2months/year.
100% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 50% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Oakley is $77/week for center-based care;
18% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Oakley
There are 4 child care centers serving 114 children and 77 Family Day Care homes serving
516 children. These 630 slots represent about 49% of the 1290 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 155 infant slots are needed; approximately 129 exist.
Likewise,859 school age slots are needed;approximately 102 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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How affordable is child care in Oakley?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$NA,$77 for preschool care and
$35/week for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds that of
center-based care for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant family day
care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Income needed for one child in child care in Oakley:
• Infant..........: NA
• Preschool.....$40,004
• School age....$18,200
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10%of a family's income second only to housing and food
costs(according to national statistics).The lower the family income,the higher the percentage
of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than one
child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact the
child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers
are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver wages
are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated profes-
sionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated profes-
sionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of good quality
care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
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CHILD CARE IN ORINDA
Characteristics of child care in Orinda
There are 8 child care centers and 6 Family Day Care homes in Orinda with a total of 483
slots. 89% of available care is center-based; 11% is in Family Day Care home settings.
• Average ages served: 2.4 yrs to 6 yrs with a range of 3mon.-11 years.
. Average child care center operates 8 hours/day, 10 months/year.
. 63% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 13% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Orinda is $93/week for center-based care;
0% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Orinda?
There are 8 child care centers serving 429 children and 6 Family Day Care homes serving
54 children. These 483 slots represent about 35% of the 1369 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 328 infant slots are needed; approximately 30 exist.
Likewise,677 school age slots are needed; approximately 122 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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How affordable is child care in Orinda?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $98, $92 for preschool care
and$3.00/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Orinda is: $91,300.
Income needed for one child in child care in Orinda:
• Infant...........$51,000
• Preschool.....$47,840
• School age....$39,000
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowestpaid professionals in the human services field. Childcaregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
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CHILD CARE IN PINOLE
Characteristics of child care in Pinole
There are 7 child care centers and 21 Family Day Care homes in Pinole with a total of 505
slots. 66% of available care is center-based; 34% is in Family Day Care home settings.
• Average ages served: 3 yrs to 9 yrs with a range of 0-12 years.
• Average child care center operates 10 hours/day, 11 months/year.
• 75% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 13% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Pinole is $68/week for center-based care;
49% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Pinole?
There are 7 child care centers serving 331 children and 21 Family Day Care homes serving
174 children. These 505 slots represent about 41% of the 1219 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 291 infant slots are needed; approximately 44 exist.
Likewise,606 school age slots are needed;approximately 202 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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centers and family day care homes
meets only 5496 of the current need.
` How affordable is child care in Pinole?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$NA, $68 for preschool care
and$2.60/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant
family day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Pinole is$49,400.
Income needed for one child in child care in Pinole:
. Infant...........$NA
. Preschool.....$35,360
. School age....$32,162
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
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CHILD CARE IN PITTSBURG
Characteristics of child care in Pittsburg
There are 14 child care centers and 87 Family Day Care homes in Pittsburg with a total of
1724 slots. 63%of available care is center-based; 37%is in Family Day Care home settings.
. Average ages served: 2 yrs to 7 yrs with a range of 0-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 10 hours/day, 11 months/year.
• 80% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 50% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Pittsburg is$86/week for center-based care;
49% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Pittsburg?
There are 14 child care centers serving 1094 children and 87 Family Day Care homes serving
630 children. These 1724 slots represent about 62% of the 2772 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 655 infant slots are needed, approximately 246 exist.
Likewise, 1382 school..age slots are needed; approximately 287 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that 25%of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15%are
filled by school age children. Even then,a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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How affordable is child care in Pittsburg?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $92, $79 for preschool care
and$2.75/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family-Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Pittsburg is:$35,400.
Income needed for one child in child care in Pittsburg:
• Infant...........$47,840
• Preschool.....$41,080
• School age....$28,600
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such ,
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
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CHILD CARE IN PLEASANT HELL
Characteristics of child care in Pleasant Hill
There are 16 child care centers and 64 Family Day Care homes in Pleasant Hill with a total
of 1314 slots. 63% of available care is center-based; 37% is in Family Day Care home
settings.
• Average ages served: 2.5 yrs to 8 yrs with a range of 0-12 years.
• Average child care center operates 9 hours/day, 11 months/year.
• 100% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 31% accept
children with special needs.
• Average cost of child care in Pleasant Hill is$94/week for center-based
care; 0% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Pleasant Hill?
There are 16 child care centers serving 822 children and 64 Family Day Care homes serving
492 children. These 1314 slots represent about 57% of the 2322 actually needed. When
comparing the need for,child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 547 infant slots are needed; approximately 173 exist.
Likewise, 1168 school age slots are needed; approximately 299 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15%
are filled by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age
groups exists.
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How affordable is child care in Pleasant Hill?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$103, $85 for preschool care
and$2.25/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant
family day care is less than center based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in is$47,000
Income needed for one child in child care in Pleasant Hill:
• Irifant...........$53,560
• Preschool,.....$44,200
• Schoolage....$27,830
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. 'Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
CHILD CARE IN RICHMOND
Characteristics of Child Care in Richmond
* There are 37 child care centers and 192 Family Day
Care homes in Richmond with a total of 3315 slots .
53% of available care is center-based; 47% is in
Family Day Care home settings .
* Average ages served: 2 .7 to 7 . 3 years with a range
of 3 months to 12 years .
* Average child care center operates 11 hours/day,
12 months/year.
* 70% of child care centers offer nutritional
programs; 41% accept children with special needs .
* Average cost of child care in Richmond is $80/week
for center-based care. 49% of center-based slots
are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Richmond?
There are 37 child care centers serving 1743 children and 192
Family Day Care homes serving 1572 children. These 3315 slots
represent about 60% of the 5480 actually needed. When comparing
the need for child care with existing slots , the need for infant
and school age care far exceeds supply. For example, 1303 infant
slots are needed; approximately 439 exist. Likewise, 2729 school
age slots are needed; approximately 564 exist . The Child Care
Council estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home 's1ots are filled
by infants and 15% are filled by school age children. Even then,
a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups exists .
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How affordable is child care in Richmond?
, The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $88 ,
$72 for preschool care and $2.50/hour for school age care. Average
cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds that. of center-based care
for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant
family day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa
County.
Average annual household income in Richmond is $36 ,200 .
Income needed for one child in child care in Richmond--
* Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 45 ,760
* Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37 , 440
* School age. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 30 ,920
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-
based care, assuming that child care costs typically comprise 10%
of a family' s income second only to housing and food costs
(according to national statistics) . The lower the family income,
the higher the percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need
care for more than one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word about Quality. . .
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized.
Many children spend more of their waking hours in child care
settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios , group sizes , teacher turnover and caregiver
wages ultimately impact the child's experience. Child care is
costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers are
among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field.
Child caregiver wages are closely tied to quality of care and in
order to attract well-trained, well-educated professionals , wages
must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educatd
professionals in other fields . The cost of good quality care is
far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
CHILD CARE IN RODEO/CROCRETT
Characteristics of Child Care in Rodeo/Crockett
* There are 3 child care centers and 17 Family Day
Care homes in Rodeo/Crockett with a total of 289
slots . 46% of available care is center-based;
54% is in Family Day Care home settings.
Average ages served: 2 . 6 to 5 . 6 years with a range
of 3 months to 12 years.
* Average child care center operates 9 hours/day,
11 months/year.
* 33% of child care centers offer nutritional
programs; 66% accept children with special needs .
* Average cost of child care in Rodeo/Crockett is
$72/week for center-base care. 41% of center-
based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Rodeo/Crockett?
There are 3 child care centers serving 133 children and 17 Family
Day Care homes serving 156 children. These 289 slots represent
about 39% of the 740 actually needed. When comparing the need for
child care with existing slots , the need for infant and school age
care far exceeds supply. For example, 174 infant slots are needed;
approximately 39 exist . Likewise, 365 school age slots are needed;
approximately 19 exist. The Child Care Council estimates that 25%
of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are
filled by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of
care for these two age groups exists .
Rodeo/Crockett Need/Supply Data Total Child Care Need
1 r�� 114 3 q i 3 5 Fl-t NQaJ 39-L
Qrtrcka cQ 101 'z31
<30-) u^ N 61 Z
Sika deo 36 5 1�l 3 41c
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4•.+--S o.d
How affordable is child care in Rodeo/Crockett?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $N/A,
$72 for preschool care and $N/A/hour for school age care. Average
cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds that of center-based care
for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant
family day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa
County.
Average annual household income in Rodeo/Crockett is $39,500 .
Income needed for one child in child care in Rodeo/Crockett--
* Infant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ N/A
* Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 37 , 444
* School age. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ N/A
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-
based care, assuming that child care costs typically comprise 10%
of a family's income second only to housing and food costs
(according to national statistics) . The lower the family income,
the higher the percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need
care for more than one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word about Quality. . .
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized.
Many children spend more of their waking hours in child care
settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios , group sizes , teacher turnover and caregiver
wages ultimately impact the child's experience. Child care is
costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers are
among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field.
Child caregiver wages are closely tied to quality of care and in
order to attract well-trained, well-educated professionals , wages
must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educatd
professionals in other fields . The cost of good quality care is
far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
C,ontrca (',ostaz Chiid (mare Council
CHILD CARE IN SAN PABLO
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Characteristics of child care in San Pablo.
There are 6 child care centers and 55 Family Day Care homes in San Pablo with a total of
778 slots. 44% of available care is center-based; 56% is in Family Day Care home settings.
- Average ages served: 2 yrs to 9 yrs with a range of 0-12 years.
- Average child care center operates 11 hours/day, 11 months/year.
- 100% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 50% accept
children with special needs.
- Average cost of child care in San Pablo is $83/week for center-based
care; 49% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in San Pablo?
There are 6 child care centers serving 340 children and 55 Family Day Care homes serving
438 children. These 778 slots represent about 64% of the 1212 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 278 infant slots are needed; approximately 122 exist.
Likewise,626 school age slots are needed. approximately 140 exist. The Child Care Council
estimates that 25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15% are filled
by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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Sc 110 01 OL- (o a(0 140
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The existing child care supply in both
centers and family day care homes
meets only 64%of the current need.
How affordable is child care in San Pablo?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $95, $70 for preschool care
and$2.25/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in is$29,200.
Income needed for one child in child care in San Pablo :
. Irifant...........$49,400
. Preschool.....$36,400
• School age....$27,832
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality,indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
C,ontra,," (L,hiid (Dare Coundi
CHILD CARE IN SAN RAMON
Characteristics of child care in San Ramon
There are 11 child care centers and 70 Family Day Care homes in San Ramon with a total
of 1231 slots. 59% of available care is center-based; 41% is in Family Day Care home
settings.
. Average ages served: 3 yrs to 9 yrs with a range of 0-12 years.
. Average child care center operates 11 hours/day, 11 months/year.
. 82% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 18% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in San Ramon is $100/week for center-based
care; 0% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in San Ramon?
There are 11 child care centers serving 727 children and 70 Family Day Care homes serving
504 children. These 1.231 slots represent about 57% of the 2166 actually needed. When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. For example, 512 infant slots are needed; approximately 152 exist.
Likewise, 1084 school age slots are needed; approximately 318 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that-25% of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15%
are filled by school age children. Even then, a dramatic shortage of care for these two age
groups exists.
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�t�� 216b 1231 q35
The existing child care supply in both
centers and family day care homes
meets onlySI%of the current need.
How affordable is child care in San Ramon?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is $110, $90 for preschool care
and$2.50/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children. Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in San Ramon is$67,000.
Income needed for one child in child care in San Ramon:
o Infant...........$57,200
o Preschool.....$46,800
• School age....$30,925
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise 10% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than one
child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such as
child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages ultimately impact the
child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care workers
are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver wages
are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated profes-
sionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated profes-
sionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of good quality
care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
(Dontra-a Costa (L,hild (DareC
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CHILD CARE IN WALNUT CREEK
Characteristics of child care in Walnut Creek
There are 31 child care centers and 66 Family Day Care homes in Walnut Creek with a total
of 2370 slots. 78% of available care is center-based; 22% is in Family Day Care home
settings.
• Average ages served: 2.6 yrs to 7 yrs with a range of 6 weeks-12 years.
• Average child care center operates 9 hours/day, 111/2months/year.
. 65% of child care centers offer nutritional programs; 26% accept
children with special needs.
. Average cost of child care in Walnut Creek is $112/week for center-
based care; 0% of center-based slots are at least partially subsidized.
How available is child care in Walnut Creek?
There are 31 child care centers serving 1860 children and 66 Family Day Care homes serving
510 children. These 2370 slots represent about 60% of the 3958 actually needed When
comparing the need for child care with existing slots,the need for infant and school age care
far exceeds supply. Foi example, 909 infant slots are needed; approximately 192 exist.
Likewise, 2038 school;age slots are needed; approximately 631 exist. The Child Care
Council estimates that 25%of Family Day Care home slots are filled by infants and 15%are
filled by school age children. Even then,a dramatic shortage of care for these two age groups
exists.
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Scl,00lo. t 2v3g ta3i i4o1
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The existing child care supply in both
centers and family day ears homes
meets only 60%of the current need.
How affordable is child care in Walnut Creek?
The average cost per week of center-based care for infants is$134, $90 for preschool care
and$2.50/hour for school age care. Average cost of Family Day Care nominally exceeds
that of center-based care for preschool and school age children.Average cost of infant family
day care is less than center-based care in Contra Costa County.
Average annual household income in Walnut Creek is: $53,300.
Income needed for one child in child care in Walnut Creek:
* Infant...........$69,680
• Preschool.....$46,800
• School age....$32,500
These estimates are based upon average cost per week of center-based care, assuming that
child care costs typically comprise iO% of a family's income second only to housing and
food costs (according to national statistics). The lower the family income, the higher the
percentage of income that goes toward child care.
Parents on the lower end of the income spectrum and those who need care for more than
one child must face the affordability challenge.
A Word About Quality
The importance of quality child care cannot be overemphasized. Many children spend more
of their waking hours in child care settings than they do at home. Quality indicators such
as child/adult ratios, group sizes, teacher turnover and caregiver wages,ultimately impact
the child's experience. Child care is costly because of its labor intensity. Yet child care
workers are among the lowest paid professionals in the human services field. Child caregiver
wages are closely tied to quality of care and in order to attract well-trained, well-educated
professionals, wages must begin to align with those of comparably trained and educated
professionals in other fields. Children bear the burden of substandard care. The cost of
good quality care is far less expensive than the fallout from poor quality or self-care.
For further information, contact Vivian Harper at 676-5442
Contra
The Board of Supervisors Costa Health Services Department
Tom Powers,1st District Court
Nancy C.Fandm 2nd District OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
RobM 1.Schroder,3rd District
Sunne Wright McPaak.4th District V.ph r. \ Mark Flnucane,Director
Tom Torlakson,5th District :
Administrative Offices
of J�S 20 Allen Street
County Administrator ,, Martinez,California 94553
Phil BatehNor r .. _ ;.��` (415)8d6.4Gi6 370�s0�
County Administrator
TO: Fina ce Comnitt e DATE: March 22 , 1991
FROM: Mar Finucarrt. CT: Needs and Priorities
for Children ' s Services
This memo is in',: response to your request for information on
the health services needs of children in Contra Costa County.
1 . infants Born to Families with Substance_Abuse_Problems
In addition to infants who have been exposed to crack
cocaine during pregnancy we are equally concerned about infants
exposed to other substances including alcohol , prescription
drugs , methamphetamines, heroin and methadone. Our experience is
that infants are often exposed to more than one substance.
We estimate there may be as many as 2000 births a year
affected to various degrees by drug or alcohol use. In addition,
in 1990 an estimated 500 children , 0 to 2 years old , were
involved in Children's Protective Services , most due to parental
drug use. The early intervention programs which serve infants at
risk for developmental delay are finding that 15-40% of their
caseloads are infants with problems related to substance
exposure. The problem is large and complex and distributed
throughout the County, with East and West County being especially
hard hit .
Despite these high figures , there is good news .
. We have just received notification of major funding from
the California- Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
which will support a residential treatment facility for
pregnant women and women with children ; two intensive
outpatient treatment programs to be located in East and
West County ; Tong- term case management for families
involved in the program; and recruitment of more African
American foster families to care for drug exposed infants .
. Several other programs have been or are being initiated
to coordinate intervention for the children with treatment
and recovery services for the parents . These include:
-- Born Free (Health Services)
-- Living Free .(Social Services )
-- Infant Bond (Early Childhood Mental Health Program)
-- Families ' First Medically Fragile Infant Project
(Social Services)
. The Interagency Council of Infant Services and the
Alcohol , Drug Abuse and Pregnancy Task Force are
interagency groups which are succeeding in coordinating
the development of new services for these families so
that effective comprehensive programs are designed .
Our priority is to continue to work with other county
departments and community agencies to implement and expand
coordinated, family-focused programs of perinatal substance abuse
intervention. We believe that programs which integrate substance
abuse treatment with; infant development, parenting, health care
and educational and vocational services are the key to positive
futures for drug exposed infants .
2. Teen Pre nanc
The .total number of teens ( under 18 years old) who give
birth each year in Contra Costa County has remained relatively
constant since 1981'-about 340 per year . The distribution by
area of the county ha.s shifted somewhat , with births to teens in
Central County declin=ing from about 60 per year to 50. However ,
births to teens in East County have increased from about 110 per
year to 130 per year:'. It is likely that much of the increase is
due to the overall growth in population in East County. The
overall distribution 'of births to teens by area is 14% in Central
County ; 47% in West County and 39% in East County .
Pregnant teens and teen parents are served by special school
programs as well as,: by the East Bay Perinatal Council ' s case
management services provided by Planned Parenthood, Family Stress
Center and West Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau. Chi ld care
for teen parents is in very short supply. It is essential for
completing school and: entering employment .
I
3. Children with AIDS
As of March, 1991, 29 women residing in Contra Costa County
have been diagnosed w.ith AIDS. HIV infection is on the rise and
spreading to heterosexual women , particularly to women of
reproductive age. In, 1990 alone 2,109 women of . reproductive age
( 14 - 45 - years ) tested for HIV through the Public Health
Laboratory. Of these women, 34 were found to be HIV positive for
the first time. This represents 1.6% or 16 HIV positive women
for every 1, 000 taking a voluntary test .
Blinded neonatal surveys conducted by the State Office of
AIDS in 1989 to assess the prevalence of HIV infection in
childbearing women showed for Contra Costa County the highest
infection level in California with one in every 362 women bearing
children being infected with HIV ( rate=2.76 per 1 , 000 births).
The rates vary by race: 7.3 per 1,000 births to African American
women , 2.82 per 1 , 000 births to White women , 2.66 per 1 , 000
births to mothers of undetermined race.
If these rates continued during 1990 and thereafter , it can
be expected that approximately 30 children will be born to
infected mothers every year. The CCS HIV Children's Program has
identified 26 children since 1988 who have tested HIV positive
due to perinatal transmission. (Current research suggests that
up to 60% of infants born to infected mothers will not develop
AIDS . )
Children' s Hospital , Oakland coordinates care for the
infected infants and ;works closely with other agencies to obtain
needed support services for the families. The CCS HIV Children's
Program, the AIDS Program and the Social Service Department work
together in this County to coordinate protocols, staff training,
services and future funding efforts .
The Department places a high priority on reaching women of
childbearing age and their partners to educate them about HIV
risk factors and what they need to do to prevent perinatal
transmission of HIV infection. In addition, we will be applying
for funds as they become available in order to insure that
sufficient services for HIV infected children and their families
are provided. Possible future funding includes monies to be
made available to the County through the Ryan White Comprehensive
AIDS Resource Emergency Act (CARE). The legislation specifies
that 20% is to provide services to families, women and children.
In our case the total estimated amount of funds is $130 , 000 in
September 1991, with .an additional $200,000 in February 1992-- for
all AIDS services .
i
4. , Drug Abuse Prevention
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department views the
prevention of alcohol and other drug problems as a initial link
in the continuum of health care services. All outpatient drug
programs include substantial components which address the
prevention needs of the surrounding communities. In addition ,
the TeenAge Program includes drug prevention and education as
part of its work in 17 High Schools in this County, as well as in
the County ' s Juvenile Detention facilities.
The Health Services Department has spearheaded the
development of the Countywide Drug and Alcohol Action Plan which
contains a strong prevention and education section. The
prevention aspect of the Action Plan recently received funding
support from the federal Office of Substance Abuse Prevention to
implement the prevention goals for the next 5 years in all areas
of the County.
Throughout all of the varied and numerous prevention efforts
is the underlying philosophy that chemical dependency is a family
disease. Prevention services need to be focused especially on
families living in communities where drugs are most prevalent.
In addition , it is important to back up prevention activities
with sufficient outpatient treatment services so that the
constellation of family needs can be addressed.
FORCLOSURE. LOOMS OVER HOTEL, OFFICES CONTRA COSTA TIMES 3-14-91
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o County bears 100% of General Assistance Program by State
mandate:
CREASES IN M&MATED SERVICES
Geneml Assistance Program
1984-5 1988-9 % Increase
$4,035,139 $8,959,668 122%
25,187 cases 41,298 cases 63.9%
FDC Pro am
1984-5 8-9 o Ingease
$60,340,864 $85,245,942 41%
139,228 cases 158,966 cases 14%
:::
o Health Services staff estimate that each year a minimum of 500 Contra Costa
infants are positive for exposure to dru s at birth.
P P g .
.,;. . . o Currently,dyer.40 drug-exposed infants in placement,have such special needs that
;•t?;.i4 !.their foster families.receive"difficulty of,care"date increases.of up to$422 per
month over the basic foster.carerate of$29,�per:month.
o The number of foster care placements for infants and Young children(0-6 years
old mcreased.89 from•1985 to 1988-from'Z10 children to'402. .Parental
drug and lcobol.use is the.Major reason;for`th gigwth in placement of young
children.
o Over 1400 women a year-6 callers a day--seek treatment from the county's 15-bed
residential facility for alcoholic women and their children. Sixty percent of
the callers are primarily drug users and must be referred to a smaller drug
program which cannot accommodate children.
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APR— 3-91 WEA S : S2 SUP TOM TORI.- AKSON
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Every year,one out of every 750 babies Is born with'Total Alcohol Syndrome',the
only birth defect that is 100%preventable!
P g for Peri atai Substance Abuse Intervention-&Treatment estimates of
Z�I.�Y�c�stsl •
o $50 a day to provide residential treatment for a pregnant or newly-delivered
woman and her infant.
o $8 a day to intervene and provide intensive outpatient substance abuse counseling
for a pregnant or newly delivered woman.
o $17 to provide intensive,counseling for 6 weeks to help a family resolve porblems
and avoid foster care placement.
ftewz far the C=sgquences of Polinatai Substance Abuse
o $3000 a day for an intensive care nursery for the seriously ill substance-exposed
infant.
o $25 a day to provide special education for a child with learning and behavior
4.??; _ problems due to drug or alcohol exposure. Special services will be needed
from preschool through 12th grade.
o $17 a day to provide lifetime medical and rehabilitative services to a fetal alcohol
AY'
f, syndrome baby..(Assumes 65 years duration.) .
o $10.24 a day to plce a drug or alcohol exposed Infant in foster care. The average
` g Is 2 W months.
length of placement 9 •:;• :,:: r �-=
o $16 a day for Intensive&roily support and ltiticrVeritlon serviues for al-Infant.
i' handicapped or'at risk of handicaps due to pienatal driig'or alcohol eicposure.
r,. Additional Imp$bnHee jth Services:
�. Although alcohol and drug£abuse'problems are at gin ' time high,the
State has cut funding iri critical areas while couiities`experience an increased
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demand for services. Over the last 10 years the state has greatly reduced the
State Hospital program from the 36,000 beds available 10 years ago to the less
than 5,000 beds available today.
During last year's state budget process,Governor Deukmejian initiated
a budget item that resulted in a$25.million reduction in Mental Health
Services funding stattewidw-Although More.spVi,e'6 tshad been an cipated,
:the reduction seriously impactda counties'ab ltty'to provide,a aqua a�menfal
health care services.
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o $200 million of the$600 million County budget deals with substance
abuse problems.
0 70%of inmates are in custody for drug or alcohol related criities.
o '60%of the referrals to the High Risk Infancy Program are di-isg-
related.
o Approximately 80%of homeless and other emergency assistance
cases are due to drug and alcohol abuse.
0 25%of the child welfare intake referrals are specified as drug-
related,
o One-third to one-half of the caseload in the Social Service
Department is related to drug and alcohol abuse.
o Last year(1989),there were680 cases reported to the Child
Protective Services Unit- 19°lo of these cases were a result of
substance abuse problems.
a In the last 2-1/2 years,Protective Services custody cases increased
from 350 to 756 county-wide(116%increase).
Another area of challenge that is currently facing the Health
Departmii i is the area of.itceati,ig medically indigent adults..J� f0K,the
State"dumped"d1ohe counties the responslbihty to administer the program
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to provide medical services for tridigent adults: The'':State guaranteed that if
the counties would administer the program, the State would fully fund it.
However,State funding has continued to decrease in each of the last five
years. It is estimated that in 1988-89 the counties,statewide, funded over
55 percent of the cost of the MIA Program.
In 1982,the State spent$13.5 million to run the MIA program in Contra
Costa as part of their Medi-cal Program. Since the County has taken over the
administration of this program pet St e.Cmanda%'N the State,allocation his
fallen"' "o$ib million=-
3-611i Coni. r ' ;s ta,Couiriy'pligr by over$3 million.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DATE: April 11, 1991
TO: Finance Committee
FROM: Karl Wandry
Deputy Directo
SUBJECT: CHILD CARE MITIGATI N
In a report to the Internal Operations Committee on December 27, 1989, we reported a total of
$412,000 having been obtained for child care facilities and training to that date. This amount
has been revised to $395,044 reflecting an increase in one training grant and a decrease of
$25,000 which was a letter of credit and not a direct grant.
During 1990, a total of$179,000 was obtained for child care facilities and training through the
provision of the Child Care Ordinance. In addition, several child care mitigations have been
proposed but are not yet,final. The total value of the proposed mitigations is $179,351. Thus
to date the total contributions for child care facilities and training has been $574,044. When the
pending mitigations are finalized, the total will be $753,395.
The mitigations under the Child Care Ordinance have provided for child care facilities well
beyond the value $753,395. In several cases the mitigation did not pay for the full cost of the
facility but facilitated the development of a child care center.
The following projects have been approved:
Child Care Need
Project Units (# of Children) Mitigation
SD 7188 & SD 7308 470 55 $140,000 to build a
Bettencourt Ranch Child Care Center
Dame' at Golden View
Elementary School
(San Ramon)
SD 7234 Northcrest 83 16 $24,000 toward
Homestead Development equipment for Acorn
Company Learning Center
(San Ramon)
SD 7163 50 10 $8,000 to Child Care
Council to recruit and
train home day care
providers (Oakley)
SD 6969 53 11 $7000 to Child Care
Council to recruit and
train home day care
providers (Oakley)
The following mitigations have been proposed:
Child Care Need
Project Units (# of Children) Miti ag tion
Alamo Summit 37 7 $9051 to the YMCA to
Alamo Summit, Inc. help develop Child Care
Facilities at Rancho
Romero Elementary
School (Alamo)
7115 Blackhills 37 7 $5000 for fencing,
sandbox and indoor
cabinetry for the
Growing Room at
Golden View Elementary
School in San Ramon
and$5000 for child care
needs in County
SD 6867 & SD 6980 88 23 Revised Miti ation
(Reported in 1989)
$14,700 toward
establishing a child care
center for 150 children
at Cypress Square
Shopping Center in
Oakley and $10,300
toward another child
care project to be
determined
SD 7330 100 33 $24,000 for Child Care
California Homes Center at Cypress
Square Center in Oakley
SD 7385 164 33 $36,300 for Child Care
Morrison Homes Center at Cypress
Square Center in Oakley
Contra Costa Centre Commercial $100,000 toward the
GBW Child Cane Center
in the Pleasant Hill Bay
Area
SB 7001 GBW 882 60 Development Plan
provides for the
Construction of a Child
Care Project in the
Pleasant Hill Bart area.
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