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“Investment in early childhood programs
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on investment based on increased school
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T Lab Childcare Research Shareout
- 1. Child Care Quality &Affordable RESEARCH SHAREOUT
- 2. ”The only difference between someonewho is homeless and me is that I got an education, and I could only do that because I had child care.” Monique Villagran, Single Mother of Two, Senior Program Officer, Low Income Investment Fund
- 3. “Quality care driveseconomic growth in communities— children become ready for school, parents to work, and employers to have reliable workers because their children’s needs are being taken care of.” Jerry Cutts, President, First Children’s Finance
- 4. James Heckman, NobelPrize-Winning Economist “Investment in early childhood programs [which starts at infancy] shows a 7% to 10% per year return on investment based on increased school and career achievement as well as reduced costs in remedial education, health and criminal justice system expenditures.”
- 5. !5 Prenatal - 3yrs 4-5 yrs School Post-School ReturnstoaUnitDollarInvested Returns to a Dollar Invested James Heckman
- 6. “Child care shouldbe viewed as part of the education spectrum, because it is.” Janet Zamudio, Director of Parent Services, Children’s Council of San Francisco
- 7. in cut fundingthe last five years $1 billion
- 8. in cut fundingthe last five years $1 billion lost to kids who could have gotten a spot = 110,000 spaces
- 9. in cut fundingthe last five years $1 billion lost to kids who could have gotten a spot 110,000 spaces= ”Every space lost lll has ripple effects.”
- 10. Child Care Children Parents Providers Public Health Criminal Justice WelfareHousing Employers Businesses Neighborhoods Taxpayers Economy Society EducationSchools Social Justice Families Employment
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- 14. Child Care Children Parents Providers Public Health Criminal Justice WelfareHousing Employers Businesses Neighborhoods Taxpayers Economy Society EducationSchools Social Justice Families Employment
- 15. of a Californiasingle mom’s salary is spent on infant care 49%
- 16. of a Californiasingle mom’s salary is spent on infant care 49% of kids who qualify for subsidized care receive it 8%
- 17. of a Californiasingle mom’s salary is spent on infant care 49% of kids who qualify for subsidized care receive it 8% kids waiting for subsidized care in San Francisco 4,000
- 18. A lack ofaffordable, quality child care prevents low-income parents from pursuing a strong, sustainable future for themselves and their children. The Challenge
- 19. A lack ofaffordable, quality child care prevents low-income parents from pursuing a strong, sustainable future for themselves and their children. How might we make quality, affordable child care more accessible for low-income parents? The Challenge
- 20. QUALITY P Defining Success A successful opportunitywould take into account these four areas: SUPPLY COST $ ACCESS
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- 22. TODAY ! • Present researchfindings • Discussion and feedback on initial insights • Generate ideas Agenda
- 23. Elena Monica DilsaAlicia Vanessa Bini Lupita Meredith Carolyn Sarah Parents
- 24. Nina Gwen Raj SusanBeiling Rebeca Cheryl Providers
- 25. Natalie Tercero SeptemberJarrett Dr. Marcy Whitebook Martina Ayala Dan Trimble Monique Villagran Claudia Quinonez Phillip Warner Janet Zamudio Michael Williams Dr. Monica BarczakCandace Wong Jerry Cutts Elise Crane Grace Meregillano Experts and Supports
- 27. SECONDARY SOURCES TON POST-ITS (Thankfully onlyless than 1% of a tree) 1802 HUGS FROM ADORABLE BABIES 21 PARENT INTERVIEWS 12 PROVIDER INTERVIEWS 11 CHILDCARE SUPPORTERS 16 Research Totals
- 28. Process Terminology INSIGHTS ACTIONSHOW MIGHT WE? Daylight Design
- 29. OPPORTUNITIES ! • Connect theDots • Scale the Workarounds • Build Bridges Framing
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- 32. “What? I haven’t appliedfor anything yet!” Monica, Mother of a 4-Month Old, Upon hearing about waitlist lengths
- 33. Sarah, Mother ofTwo “I wish I could find out if there is state assistance for child care. I don’t know if there is any.”
- 34. ”When parents reachout for resources, they’ve already had their child, and need child care immediately.”
- 35. Insight New parents assumechild care will be available when they need it and are left in a bind when they find out how difficult it is to secure affordable care.
- 36. Help parents strategizeearly on so they have affordable child care options when needed. Action New parents assume child care will be available when they need it and are left in a bind when they find out how difficult it is to secure affordable care.
- 37. How might we makeplanning for child care more like college or retirement planning? How might we make it easier for parents to find comprehensive resources anywhere (á la Children’s Council)?
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- 39. “My favorite partof the day is in the classroom. What bogs me down is the paperwork. There is a lot of reporting. And it takes hours.” Gwen, Site Director, 24 Hour Children’s Center
- 40. Monique Villagran, Former SiteDirector, Senior Program Officer, Low Income Investment Fund ”We all care about kids, but, if ultimately you can’t run a business, you’re not serving the kids.”
- 41. Survival Mode Start Build OverburdenedStay for the Kids Growth Development Innovation
- 42. Survival Mode Build Overburdened Stayfor the Kids Growth Development Innovation Start
- 43. Survival Mode Overburdened Stay for theKids Growth Development Innovation Start Build
- 44. Survival Mode Stay for the Kids Growth Development Innovation StartBuild Overburdened
- 45. Growth Development Innovation Start Build OverburdenedStay for the Kids Survival Mode
- 46. Growth Development Innovation Start Build OverburdenedStay for the Kids Survival Mode
- 47. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build
- 48. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build PAPERWORK
- 49. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Burnout PAPERWORK
- 50. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Burnout PAPERWORK Overwhelmed
- 51. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Burnout PAPERWORK Overwhelmed No Control
- 52. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Burnout PAPERWORK Overwhelmed “Just Getting Through the Day” No Control
- 53. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Burnout PAPERWORK Fragmented Overwhelmed “Just Getting Through the Day” No Control
- 54. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Burnout PAPERWORK Fragmented Overwhelmed “Just Getting Through the Day” Fear No Control
- 55. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Burnout PAPERWORK Fragmented “Limping Along” Overwhelmed “Just Getting Through the Day” Fear No Control
- 56. Growth Development Innovation Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build
- 57. Overburdened Stay for theKids Survival Mode Start Build Growth Development Innovation
- 58. “I can saythe paperwork is easier, because we have enrollment specialists and people who help.” Raj, Site Director, Kidango
- 59. Insight Directors are stretchedthin, balancing too many roles, and lacking consistent support to break beyond survival mode.
- 60. Support directors intheir roles as visionaries by providing continuous and relevant support—from starting, to scaling, to thriving. Action Directors are stretched thin, balancing too many roles, and lacking consistent support to break beyond survival mode.
- 61. How might we takeaway some of the logistical burdens from directors, so they can focus on moving their businesses forward? How might we give directors the same support that visionary CEO’s receive?
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- 64. “I coached Rebecathrough balancing her living and working space. I love helping people like her.” Martina Ayala, Former Child Care Provider and Community Leader
- 65. “When one ofus has an emergency or is at capacity, we work together.” Rebeca Leon, Single Mother and Home-Based Child Care Provider
- 66. Nina, Founder, 24Hour Children’s Center ”There used to be lots of centers. We used to lobby together for funding, but they’ve all closed down.”
- 67. Insight When providers formorganic networks with other providers to balance needs and resources, everyone benefits.
- 68. Enable and support collaborationsbetween providers. Action When providers form organic networks with other providers to balance needs and resources, everyone benefits.
- 69. How might we encouragenetworks amongst isolated providers? How might we develop ways for providers to share resources?
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- 71. “We don’t havetime to apply for funds. What we need, is a grant writer.” Nina, Founder, 24 Hour Children’s Center
- 72. “Our central mealcenter gives us $230,000 profit in cold, hard cash.” Dan Trimble, Director of Communications and Development, Kidango
- 73. “Our central mealcenter gives us $230,000 profit in cold, hard cash.” Dan Trimble, Director of Communications and Development, Kidango “I ask full-paying parents to bring organic produce every week so I can provide good meals for everyone.” Rebeca Leon, Home-Based Child Care Provider
- 74. “We raise 2 millioneach year to subsidize the costs of the center and have two development staff to help us do that.” Beiling, Admissions Director, Holy Family
- 75. Insight With limited andfluctuating external funding, providers must find creative ways to become more self-sufficient.
- 76. Help providers findfunding alternatives that are right for them, and equip them with the tools and support to make those alternatives a reality. Action With limited and fluctuating external funding, providers must find creative ways to become more self-sufficient.
- 77. How might we creativelyfundraise like nonprofits (á la Save the Children or Kiva)? How might we create mutually beneficial partnerships between corporations and local providers?
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- 80. “When you are working, youmake too much money for welfare, but it is still not enough.” Carolyn Sanchez, Mother of 3
- 81. “My mom isin Mexico. My whole family is there. Who can I get help from?” Monica Martinez, Mother of an Infant and La Cocina Entrepreneur
- 82. ”Immigrant families arethe most vulnerable, without access to CalWorks or family supports, but often still in need of assistance.”
- 83. “You have tohelp each other. When we work, our child is in play dates… When my son is swimming, I pick up my friend’s son.” Dilsa, Mother and La Cocina Entrepreneur
- 84. Insight Families who areleft out of existing support systems rely on ad-hoc and unreliable solutions for child care.
- 85. Enable consistent andcreative solutions for the families that are missing out on traditional supports. Action Families who are left out of existing support systems rely on ad-hoc and unreliable solutions for child care.
- 86. How might we mimicthe family supports that many people rely upon to help those without family support systems? How might we turn existing ad-hoc solutions into reliable solutions for “left out” families?
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- 88. “I want tobe so close to my children, but I don’t see them until so late.” Alicia Villanueva, Mother of 3, La Cocina Entrepreneur
- 89. “The extra income ofme working would be useful, but I don’t want her growing up without me.” Carolyn Sanchez, Stay-at-Home Mother of 3 “I want to be so close to my children, but I don’t see them until so late.” Alicia Villanueva, Mother of 3, La Cocina Entrepreneur
- 90. “Daycare is only duringthe daytime, and I work 2pm - 2am.” Sarah, Single mother of 2, working at a restaurant
- 91. Insight Parents want itall—a good future for their child and the chance to spend time with them, but rarely is it easy to have both.
- 92. Make working and parentingcomplementary, and not in conflict. Action Parents want it all—a good future for their child and the chance to spend time with them, but rarely is it easy to have both.
- 93. How might we makeexisting work more flexible to accommodate kids’ needs? How might we help low-income parents access more flexible jobs (á la La Cocina)? How might we get kids and parents closer to each other during the work day?
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- 95. “Most parents preferthat a relative takes care of their children. So a high percentage use license exempt care...but that is unregulated.”
- 96. “If we could havechild care at La Cocina, then the kids could socialize.” Bini Pradhan, Mother of One, who uses unlicensed babysitters
- 97. Insight Many families prefera family member or friend (unlicensed care) for child care, yet this means parents miss out on quality assurances and kids miss out on critical learning alongside other kids.
- 98. Bring the benefitsof licensed care to unlicensed settings. Action Many families prefer a family member or friend (unlicensed care) for child care, yet this means parents miss out on quality assurances and kids miss out on critical learning alongside other kids.
- 99. How might we inspireunlicensed care givers to provide educational opportunities? How might we help parents monitor quality for unlicensed providers?
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- 101. ”If I getmore, I need sprinklers, I need a check up from the fire department, more time, more hiring… It’s too much.” Rebeca Leon, Single Mother and Home-Base Child Care Provider
- 102. “The publicly fundedsites are more expensive to run than the privately funded sites. We actually have to use funds raised in the private sites to fund the public sites.” Dan Trimble, Director of Communications and Development, Kidango
- 103. Insight Quality standards arenecessary, but their costs can disincentivize providers from scaling.
- 104. Facilitate quality and growthsimultaneously. Action Quality standards are necessary, but their costs can disincentivize providers from scaling.
- 105. How might we makequality pay off financially? How might we make childcare more like public school, where there’s always a spot available?
- 106. CONNECT THE DOTS ! •Help parents strategize early on so they have affordable child care options when needed. • Support directors in their roles as visionaries by providing continuous and relevant support—from starting, to scaling, to thriving. Opportunity Areas
- 107. SCALE THE WORKAROUNDS ! •Enable and support collaborations between providers. • Help providers find funding alternatives that are right for them, and equip them with the tools and support to make those alternatives a reality. Opportunity Areas
- 108. BUILD BRIDGES ! • Enableconsistent and creative solutions for the families that are missing out on traditional supports. • Make working and parenting complementary, and not in conflict. • Bring the benefits of licensed care to unlicensed settings. • Facilitate quality and growth simultaneously. Opportunity Areas
- 109. Child Care Quality &Affordable THANKS!