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MARIN COUNTY CHILD CARE COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA The Regular Meeting of the Marin County Child Care Commission will be held on

Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 – from 3 to 5 pm At the Marin County Office of Education

1111 Las Gallinas Ave. San Rafael Commission Chair: Heidi Tomsky

1. Call to order**

Introductions, Inspiration Chair action and information Go around – all

2. Approval of/Revisions to Agenda** Objective: Agreement on topics for meeting Process: Unanimous Consent action item, unless there are

objections/changes

3. Public (non-members) Comment on Non-Agendized Items This is an opportunity for the public to direct questions or comments related to the Commission concerning matters not on the agenda. No action can be taken by the Commission unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda. Comments (Max. 3 minutes per speaker)

4. Consent Calendar**+ Meeting Minutes of June 5th, 2018 (Annual Retreat) Approve record of previous meeting Unanimous Consent action items, unless there are requests to remove an item from Consent.

5. Coordinator Updates Presentation, Q & A

6. Committees’ Report & Updates Share updates on the work of committees based on monthly reports Presentation, open discussion

6.1.Executive Committee 6.1.1. Membership – New Appointment: Corinna Calica*+

6.1.2. Annual Retreat Debrief

6.2. Quality and Workforce 6.2.1. Updates and Announcements from members 6.3. Access and Coordination 6.3.1. Updates and Announcements from members

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6.4. Nominating Committee 6.4.1. Upcoming Election of Officers for 2019 (Nov.): Accepting

Nominations

7. Hot Topics: Our Draft Needs Assessment and the 2018-2019 Workplan Draft Needs Assessment Review+

Presentation, Discussion Strategic Plan Part 5 – 2018-2019 Annual Workplan+* Review, Discussion, Vote

8. Member Announcements Share information Announcements

9. Adjourn** Unanimous consent

** action item (action may also be taken on any item on the agenda) Quorum required for action at today’s meeting is 9 members Approval Of The Consent Calendar: The Consent Calendar includes routine financial and administrative actions, and are usually approved by a single majority unanimous consent vote. There will be no discussion on these items prior to voting on the motion unless Council Members or the public request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar. Public Comment: Public comment may be heard on each agendized item. Voting Process: 1) Open Discussion. 2) Motion. 3) Second. 4) Chair Restates the Motion. 5) Voting Members Discussion (pros and cons). 6) Voting Members Vote. 7) Chair Announces the Result. What to do in the Event of a Conflict: During open public discussion – disclose the existence of the conflict, explain the nature of the conflict. During member only discussion – 1) abstain from discussion of or attempting to influence the decision; 2) leave the discussion table during consideration of the decision, so that it is obvious you are not participating; 3) abstain from voting; 4) ensure that the disclosure and abstention are reflected in the minutes. Electronic Communications – Marin County Office of Education’s wifi access: “mcoeair_guest”; password “wireless”. Members are not to use electronic communications during a meeting to discuss items on the agenda.

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MARIN COUNTY CHILD CARE COMMISSION DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

A Regular Meeting and Annual Planning Retreat of the Marin County Child Care Commission was held on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Santa Sabina Retreat Center.

PART I – Business

1. Call to order** Roll Call Commissioners present at roll call: Tomsky, Lau, Lombardi, Sanchez,

Uryu, Barton, Myers, Negussie, Pineda, Grewe. Commissioners absent at meeting: Fierro, Romo, Trahan, Rasquiza,

Andrade-Wolf. Staff present: Ericka Erickson Facilitator: Salma Abinader Guests: Terri de Martini, Ruthie Amend.

2. Approval of/Revisions toAgenda **

M/s/c Grewe/Negussie, the matter passed 10-0 to approve and adopt the agenda as presented.

3. Public (non-members)Comment on Non-Agendized Items

No public comment

4. Ice Breaker The Facilitator led the group in a discussion about the Commission’s potential guiding principles based on personal values associated with their service as a Child Care Commissioner. Notes from the discussion are enclosed and considered part of the minutes.

5. Consent Calendar** M/s/c Lombardi/Myers; the matter passed 10-0 to approve the adoption of the item on the Consent Calendar:

4.1. Approve General Meeting Minutes of April 3rd, 2018.

6. Committees’ Reports &Updates

6.1.Executive Committee a. Applications for Appointmenta.1. M/s/c Lombardi/Myers; the matter passed 7-0 (with 3 abstentions by Commissioners Lombardi, Barton, and Myers) to recommend the appointment of Maricruz Aldana by the County Board of Supervisors to the vacant Commission’s Community Representative position. a.2. M/s/c Uryu/Lombardi; the matter passed 10-0 to recommend the appointment of NJ Han by the County Superintendent of Schools to the vacant Commission’s Consumer Representative position.

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Committees’ updates were shared as “Strategic Plan 2014-2019 Accomplishments”. Slides used are enclosed and considered as part of the minutes.

PART II – Planning Session

7. Hot Topic: Equity in Our Work Notes from the discussion are enclosed and considered part of the minutes.

8. Our 2018-2019 Strategic Workplan

Notes from the discussion are enclosed and considered part of the minutes.

9. Final Reflections and Next Steps

Commissioners expressed satisfaction with the retreat and the facilitator. A feedback form will be sent online to participants. Commissioners will review the draft 2018-2019 strategic workplan in August and consider the next steps in the creation of the needs assessment, master plan, and strategic plan.

10. Adjourn

M/s/c Lombardi/Barton; the matter passed 7-0 to adjourn the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 5:05 P.M.

These draft minutes will be reviewed and approved by the Marin County Child Care Commission at their next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 4th, 2018.

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NOTES – MARIN COUNTY CHILD CARE COMMISSION – 2018 PLANNING RETREAT

INTRODUCTIONS

Passions, values, commitments that brings commissioners to this work

• Families* • Communities* • Empowerment of parents of kids with

special needs • Health • Workforce • Mental health • Be/work with others • Positive changes • Empowerment • Education • Equity**

• High quality experiences • Strong support for families, children

and teachers • Preciousness of every child • Respect for the children, childhood, and

teachers • Low-income families • Impact in the communities • Equitable access • Connection between child care and

other aspects of children’s life • Collaboration

*Expressed by more than one participant

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ICEBREAKER

Reflections/Highlights from personal values discussion (during Introductions) • Inclusion • Comprehensive Program (whole

person/family) • Better compensation for teachers

• Collaboration • Integration of child care with other issues/services organizations • Diversity in various realms (e.g. gender, etc.)

Organizational values/principles that reflects one or more of the personal values that are important to underlie and inform the Commission’s work and plan development • Empowerment • Collaboration • Equity • Equity in whole person care

• Equitable access • Equitable access to quality • Diversity • Quality

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2014-2019 STRATEGIC PLAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Slides used in the presentation by the Coordinator are enclosed. What accomplishments are you particularly proud of?

• Participation in meetings in the community • Strong Start • Pilot Plan • Remote participation in meetings

What is important to carry forward into 2018-2019 workplan?

• Worthy Wages 2018-2019 • Workforce Development

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EQUITY IN OUR WORK

How does equity and inclusion look like in our work and in the ECE field in Marin?

Context Setting:

Re. Master Plan

• Who benefits? o Kids o Community

• Who is the audience? o Various stakeholders (broaden) o Policy makers

Re: Last Master Plan Design Process

• A Master Plan Committee was created (members of the Commission who were not part of the committee were not so involved with the creation of the plan)

• Long and intense process, with lots of revisions, and that could be simplified.

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Re: Equity Definition

Participants shared words that are important to them in the definitions below and why. Words highlighted are underlined.

Equity is the just inclusion in a society in which a broad range of resources and opportunities are provided for all to participate and flourish.

Equity Goals are to create conditions that allow all to reach their full potential, eliminating inequities on the basis of race, income, ability, geography, age, gender, immigration status, and sexual orientation among other.

Picture used by Selma to facilitate the discussion about equity

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OUR 2018-2019 STRATEGIC WORKPLAN

How will we create the 2020-2025 County of Marin Child Care Master Plan and Strategic Plan?

Future plan—based on equity discussion and values—how might this plan be different? Based on our discussion (equity/values) so far, what are the key elements of the planning process—data gathering, planning meetings, etc.?

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Timeline Strategies and Tasks

(In order of priority)

Related Actions & Equity Elements

Resources Needed

Lead Notes

Aug. 2018 Committees’ Meetings

1. Review Draft Needs Assessment

2. Develop Data Gathering Outreach

• Address barriers for participation (e.g. incentives)

• Partner w/ existing programs (e.g. Promotoras)

• Attend to the immigrant community

• Build constituent base

• Include afterschool care

• Clear & authentic messaging

• Expand the stakeholder base

• Use SEQUAL in Workforce Study

• Assess the availability of child care spaces

Ruthie Kelsey Arleen Jason Ruth Heidi

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Sept. 2018 General Meeting

3. Secure Funds 4. Develop Scope of

Work for consultant 5. Release RFP for

consultants

Jason Heidi Carol

Oct. 2018 Committees’ Meetings

Nov. 2018 General Meeting

Dec. 2018 6.Finish Community Input Sessions

• Go to where people are (e.g. rotate meetings)

• Involve the broader community (N.A.)

• Go out to the community very intentionally (e.g. focus groups) (N.A)

• Collect stories on the impact of child care on workforce & families (N.A)

Ruth

Arleen

Elaini

Jan. 2019 Committees’ Meetings

Feb. 2019 General Meeting

7.Data Analysis

• Identify themes that emerge

Elaini

Carol

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• Environmental Scan

Kelsey

Mar. 2019 Committees’ Meetings

8. Development of our vision and goals (as part of the Commission’s strategic plan)

Goals workgroups

• Kelsey • Carol • Heidi • Arleen

Apr. 2019 General/Community Meeting

May 2019 Committees’ Meetings

June 2019 General Meeting/Annual Retreat

Master Plan Completed

Aug. 2019

Sept. 2019

Oct.2019 Master Plan approved by BOS

Nov.2019 Dissemination of Master Plan

August 2018

Prepared By:

Mission Analytics Group235 Montgomery Street, Ste. 1049San Francisco, CA 94104

Prepared For:

Marin County Child Care CommissionLocal Child Care and Development Planning CouncilMarin County Office of Education

Marin County Child Care Needs Assessment Draft

Table of Contents

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Introduction 1 Background 1 Purpose 1 Methodology 1Characteristics of Children and Their Families in Marin County 2 - 9 Age 2 Race/Ethnicity 2 Language 4 Poverty 5 Location of Children 5 Disabilities and Special Needs 7 Indicators of Well-Being 8Employment, Housing Cost, Family Income, and Cost of Living 10 - 17 Employment 10 Housing Cost 11 Family Income 13 Cost of Living in Marin County 14 Cost of Child Care in Marin County 16Child Care Supply and Demand 18 - 26 Child Care Supply 18 Child Care Demand 21 Challenges for Providers 24 Child Care Reimbursement Rates 24 Provider Needs 25

Introduction

Background

The Marin County Child Care Commission (Commission) serves as the Local Child Care and Development Planning Council (LPC) in Marin County. The Commission leads and supports countywide plans and advocacy efforts to ensure access to high quality early child care and education services. Its vision is that Marin County has a coordinated early care and education and out of school time system in which every family has access to quality, affordable care, and providers have access to the resources necessary to provide care in a high-quality environment.

PurposeThe Commission provides a forum to identify local priorities for child care and early learning services and develop policies and strategies to meet these priorities. As a part of the process, the Commission conducts this community-wide needs assessment, pursuant to Education Code Section 8499.5 (b)(1) and (2). This needs assessment is an update to the 2014-2019 Master Plan and will guide the Commission’s next five-year strategic plan. It provides key information to identify areas of improvement for child care and early learning services and to support community stakeholders in planning and advocacy efforts for the promotion of quality child care and development services in Marin County.

MethodologyThis needs assessment presents an analysis of the state of child care and early education in Marin County. It includes data elements pursuant to Education Code Section 8499.5 (b)(1) and (2) and key information to provide a comprehensive picture of the child care and early education needs in the county. Data and information included in the report draw from publicly available information from sources such as American Institutes for Research (AIR) – Early Learning Needs Assessment Tool, American Community Survey, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Insight Center for Community Economic Development, California Department of Education, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, and Department of Housing and Urban Development; other sources, including Marin County Workforce Survey report from 2015, Marin County Child Care Commission meeting minutes, provider survey data, and data collected from providers by the Marin Child Care Council. This needs assessment also incorporates data elements outlined in the needs assessment form developed by the California Child Care Coordinators Association (CCCCA).

Due to limitations of publicly available data, the tables and graphs present data that may differ by year and age distribution. The most current year of available data is provided in the report. The ages included in these data range from birth to 22 years old.

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Characteristics of Children and Their Families in Marin CountyAgeMarin County is home to an estimated 37,905 children ages 12 and under.

Around 260,651 individuals reside in Marin County.1 The total number of families living in the county is roughly 69,569.2 Of those families, 27,971 have children who are under 18 years of age, and almost 20% have children under 6 years of age. Of the 37,905 children living in Marin County, about 18% are ages 2 and under and 17% are between the ages of 3 and 4.

Table 1: Number of Children in Marin County by Age, 2016

Race/Ethnicity In Marin County, non-Hispanic White children under 18 years of age represent the largest share of children, with Hispanic/Latino children representing the next highest share.

Figure 1: Race/Ethnicity of Children in Marin County and California, 2016

Source: AIR analysis of American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) data, one-year estimates, by location of family residence

Source: Kidsdata.org from California Dept. of Finance, Race/Ethnic Population with Age and Sex Detail, 1990-1999, 2000-2010, 2010-2016; U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Estimates, Vintage 2015 (Jun. 2016)

1Source : U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table B010032Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table S1101


These shares can also be seen at the enrollment level of children in K-12 in Marin County. Non-Hispanic White children and Hispanic/Latino children represent the largest shares of children enrolled in K-12.

Figure 2: Race/Ethnicity of Children Grades K-12 in Marin County, 2017-2018

Source: California Department of Education, Enrollment by Ethnicity and Grade, 2017-2018

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Characteristics of Children and Their Families in Marin County

LanguageOf those who do not speak Engligh at home 71% speak Spanish (17% of all children in Marin County).

Figure 3: Language Spoken at Home in Marin County and California, 2016

Source: 2016 American Community Survey Data, Table B16007

In Marin, the largest share of children grades K-12 who are English Learners (EL) or Fluent English Proficient (FEP) students speak Spanish as their threshold language, or primary language. Children who are considered EL or FEP are children whose primary language is not English, though children who are FEP are considered profi-cient in English. Other top primary languages spoken among EL and FEP children are Portuguese, French, Russian, and Vietnamese. Among EL children only, Spanish is also the most common primary language (87.7%).

Table 2: Children Grades K-12 who are English Learners (EL) or Fluent English Proficient (FEP) Students by Threshold Language, 2017-2018

Source: California Department of Education, Language Group Data – Countywide, 2017-2018

Source: California Department of Education, Language Group Data – Countywide, 2017-2018



PovertyOf 19,762 individuals living below poverty in Marin County, 19% are children ages 14 and under.

About 8% of individuals living below poverty are under the age of 5. Developmental disparities for children of lower income begin at an early age. By three years old, children from low-income families will have heard 30 million less words than children from higher income families. Quality early child care for lower income children is important to support a child’s development and to reduce these developmental differences.3

Table 3: Number and Share of Children Living Below Poverty Level Ages 14 Years and Under, 2016

Source: 2016 American Community Survey Data, Table B16007

Location of Children

More than half (51%) of children in Marin County reside in the Central region of the county, and one quarter reside in the Northern region.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B090013https://www.childrennow.org/issue-areas/education/infant-toddler-care/infant-toddler-cont/


Figure 4: Map of Children in Marin, 2012-2016


Table 4: Location of Children Ages 14 and Under, by Zip Codes, 2012-2016

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B09001



Disabilities and Special NeedsThere are 3,810 people under 22 years old receiving special education services in Marin County.

Among children under 22 years old receiving special education services in Marin County, the most common types of disabilities are: speech and language impairment, emotional disturbance, specific learning disability, and autism.

Table 5: Individuals Under 22 Years Old Receiving Special Education Services by Disability Type, 2017-2018

Source: California Department of Education, Data Quest 2017-2018*Denotes value under 11**Excludes cells with suppressed data



There are 2,474 children ages 3-12 with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 33 children ages 0-2 with an Individualized Family Services Plan (IFSP).

An IEP focuses in special education and related services in schools. An IFSP guides early intervention services with a broader view including the role of the family.

Table 6: Number of Children with an IEP or IFSP, 2017

Source: Marin Child Care Council, June 2018

Indicators of Well-BeingChildren Now released the 2016-2017 California County Scorecard of Children’s Well-Being, which tracks 28 key well-being indicators. These key indicators are focused on education, health, and child welfare & economic well-being. Access to quality early care and education and/or out of school time can influence several of these indicators. Some of the key findings are highlighted below.

• 73% of children between ages 0-5 are read to everyday, which is an 8% decrease compared to 2014. Reading to young children has numerous benefits including supporting their cognitive development, cultivating language skills, and preparing them to succeed academically.4

• 14% of young children between ages 0-3 experience recurring abuse or neglect compared to 6% statewide. Marin County ranks 53rd out of 58 counties in California for rate of children experiencing recurring abuse or neglect. Compared to 2014, the percent of children experiencing reccurring abuse or neglect has increased by 6%. Recurring abuse or neglect negatively impacts the physical and psychological health and lead to behavioral and societal consequences.5

• 39% of children do not feel connected to their school. Though Marin County ranks 3rd among all California counties, it is important to work towards creating a sense of belonging at school for better school performance and healthy decision-making.6

• Three-quarters of children in Marin County are a healthy weight. However, 25% of children are not a healthy weight and may have a greater risk for health issues including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. Children at an unhealthy weight may become victims of bullying.7

4https://www.all4kids.org/2017/03/03/importance-reading-children 5http://www.aaets.org/article185.htm 6https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/protective/pdf/connectedness_parents.pdf 7https://healthfinder.gov/healthtopics/category/everyday-healthy-living/nutrition/help-your-child-stay-at-a-healthy-weight#the-basics_1



• Over two-thirds of 3 and 4 year-old children attend preschool which ranks Marin County first out of 58 counties. The Perry Preschool Study found that attending preschool can lead to significant long-term benefits. Children who attend preschool are more likely to achieve academically, graduate high school, retain employment, and earn higher income.8

• 62% of third graders read at grade level, which ranks Marin County first out of 58 counties. Research indicates that children are more likely to struggle in school if they are unable to read at grade level by the third grade.9

8https://highscope.org/perrypreschoolstudy 9https://www.nsba.org/sites/default/files/reports/NSBA_CPE_Early_Literacy_Layout_2015.pdf



Employment, Housing Cost, Family Income, and Cost of Living

EmploymentOver two-thirds of children in Marin County have all resident parents working.

Children under the age of six in Marin County are more likely to have all parents working, 68% compared to 61% statewide. This includes children of two-parent and single-parent households where all resident parents are employed. Ninety percent of families seeking child care report employment as one of the major reasons for needing child care.10

Table 7: Marin County Children with Working Parents, 2016

Marin County has one of the strongest labor markets in California.11

Since 2011, the average annual unemployment rate in Marin County has been decreasing. The average annual unemployment rate in 2017 was 2.9%, about 4% below its rate in 2011 and roughly 2% below the 2017 statewide rate.

Figure 5: Average Annual Unemployment Rate in Marin County, 2006 - 2017

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Labor force data by County and State, 2006-2017 annual averages http://www.bls.gov/lau/#tables

Source: 2016 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, Table C23008

10California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (2017). 2017 California County Child Care Portfolio. https://www.rrnetwork.org/2017_ portfolio 11https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Labor-Market-Strongest-in-San-Francisco-San-Mateo-Marin-Counties-441143843.html


Housing CostThe cost of housing is higher in Marin County than in California overall.

Housing costs are commonly measured using fair market rent (FMR), the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s measure of current costs for available rental housing. The FMR for a two-bedroom unit in Marin County has been increasing over the last decade. In 2018, the FMR was 84% higher than the state ($3,121 in Marin County compared to $1,699 statewide). The difference in housing costs in Marin relative to the state was higher in the last two years than at any time in the last decade.

Figure 6: Fair Market Rents (FMR) for 2 Bedroom Unit, Marin County and California, 2007-2018

Source: https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html#2018

Zillow is a commonly used real estate and rental marketplace that provides housing data to the public.12 Zillow uses the Zillow Rent Index (ZRI) to measure housing costs.13 According to Zillow, the rental housing cost for a 2-bedroom home in Marin County has been consistently higher than in California. As of April 2018, the ZRI for a 2-bedroom home in Marin County is $3,502, 52% higher than in California overall.

12https://www.zillow.com/corp/About.htm13Zillow Rent Index is an adjusted measure of the median estimated market rate rent. https://www.zillow.com/research/data/.



Figure 7: Zillow Rent Index for 2 Bedroom Homes in Marin County and California, 2010 - 2018

Source: https://www.zillow.com/marin-county-ca/home-values/

Higher average incomes reflect in large part higher housing costs in the county, as shown in Figure 8. Marin County has the highest housing wages in the state along with San Francisco and San Mateo counties. In 2018, the average monthly housing wage in Marin was $10,403, which was 113% above the income cutoff for child care subsidy eligibility and 84% higher than the statewide average.

Figure 8: FMR, “Housing Wage” Income, and the Statewide Child Care Subsidy Eligibility Cutoff for Marin County and California, 2018

Source: http://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/oor/OOR_2018.pdf



Family IncomeFewer families with children under 18 in Marin County have income low enough to qualify for subsidized child care.

According to estimates from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the median household income in Marin is about $118,400. As Table 8 shows, only about one-fourth of families with children live in households with an income below $60,000. This is lower than the share statewide, where 43% of children live in families whose income qualifies them for subsidized child care under the annual income threshold approximated at $60,000. The monthly income threshold for subsidized child care in California is $4,877, or $58,524 per year.

Table 8: Income Distribution of Marin County and California Families with Children Under 18, 2016

Source: 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, Table B19131

Cost of Living in Marin County

By multiple measures, most families have income that is too low for the cost of living in Marin County.

Many families face significant financial pressures to cover the cost of basic needs, especially child care costs. The California Budget Project (CBP) estimated that a family would need to earn $9,212 monthly to meet the basic cost of living. This estimate is greater than the income cutoff for child care subsidies and slightly under the monthly median family income in Marin County. Further discussion on child care costs is found on page 16.



Table 9: Income Ceilings for Subsidized Child Care and Monthly Median Family Income Relative to Various Measures for Monthly Income for “Basic Needs” in Marin County and California

Although the median income is higher in Marin County than the statewide average, the cost of living is very high in the county. One measure of cost for basic needs is the Family Economic Self-Sufficiency Standard. This measure assesses the cost of living expenses, including housing, food, child care, health care, transportation, and taxes, to determine the income needed to cover these expenses. Marin County has one of the highest Self-Sufficiency Standards in the state. For a family of four with one infant and one preschooler, the annual income necessary to cover all basic living expenses is $149,545 (Table 10). Over half (53%) of families with children in Marin would not be able to afford the basic cost of living in Marin County (Table 8 and 10). Parents may need to re-evaluate their living expenses, potentially weighing the cost of child care against other vital needs including housing, food, transportation, and health care.

14https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb1708.asp15https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html16http://nlihc.org/sites/default/files/oor/OOR_2018.pdf17Estimated family budget (for a 4-person family, both parents working) from the California Budget Project (CBP), Making Ends Meet: How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Family in California (December 2017). http://calbudgetcenter.org/MakingEndsMeet/18Insight Center for Community Economic Development, 2018 Self Sufficiency Standard for California. https://insightcced.org/2018-self-sufficiency-standard/.



Table 10: Self-Sufficiency Standard for Marin County Based on Family Size, 2018

Families earning at the median income are earning above the income ceiling for subsidized child care, but below the Self-Sufficiency Standard. The median family income in Marin County is $118,400, or $9,867 per month, which is $4,990 above the income ceiling for subsidized child care for a family of four. The monthly Self-Sufficiency Standard income for two parents, one infant, and one preschooler is $12,462, about $2,600 greater than the monthly median family income. Over half of the total monthly Self-Sufficiency Standard income is allocated to housing (24%) and child care (29%).

Figure 9: Monthly Cost for Self-Sufficiency for 2 Adults, 1 Infant, and 1 Preschooler, 201819, 20

Source: Insight Center for Community Economic Development, 2018 Self Sufficiency Standard for California, https://insightcced.org/2018-self-sufficiency-standard/. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2018 Individual Median Family Income Areas, https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il.html.

Source: Insight Center for Community Economic Development, 2018 Self Sufficiency Standard for California. https://insightcced.org/2018-self-sufficiency-standard/.

19The median family income included in this figure presents information for all of the San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area which includes Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties. Individual county data was not available for Marin County. 20Figure for monthly Self-Sufficiency income does not include deductions in total monthly cost from child care tax credit, child tax credit, and earned income tax credit. The total shown here is $12,895.



Many families in Marin County earn above the income ceiling for subsidized child care, but below the Self-Sufficiency Standard. This is also true for single-parent families. In Figure 10, the monthly income ceiling for child care subsidies for a family size of three is $4,340. The monthly median incomes of single parent households are $5,663 for female-lead households and $6,219 male-lead household and are above the monthly income threshold for child care subsidies by $1,323 and $1,879 respectively. Though these families are considered too high income for child care subsidies, these families earn far below the Self-Sufficiency Standard of $12,545 by $6,882 and $6,326, respectively. These differences are both over 100% of the median incomes for single-parent families.

The cost of child care is substantially higher in Marin County than in California overall.

Families in Marin continue to pay more for child care in both child care centers and family child care homes compared to the average family statewide (Figure 11) and compared to the cost of child care in Marin in prior years. The average cost for center based preschool care was 39% more in Marin than statewide average. For center-based infant care, families may pay nearly 28% more than the statewide average. In Marin County, the cost of child care in 2016 is over 50% higher for both child care centers and family child care homes compared to 2012. In 2012, the cost of care for center-based care was $9,782 for preschoolers and $13,715 for infants. This cost increased by 59% and 54% respectively in 2016. For family child care homes, families previously paid $8,669 for preschool care and $9,491 for infant care. There was a respective 65% and 53% increase in cost in 2016.

Figure 10: Monthly Self-Sufficiency Income for a Single-Parent with 2 Young Children vs. Median Income for Single-Parent Families21

Sources: Insight Center for Community Economic Development, 2018 Self Sufficiency Standard for California. The Monthly Ceiling for Child Care Subsidy for a family of 3 is based on 70% of the 2015 State Median Income from the CA Department of Finance, https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/ci/mb1708.asp. Median Income is based on the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2016.

Cost of Child Care in Marin County

21Figure for monthly Self-Sufficiency income does not include deductions in total monthly cost from child care tax credit, child tax credit, and earned income tax credit. The total shown here is $12,987.



Figure 11: Cost of Child Care in Marin County and California, 2016

Source: California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, 2017 California Child Care Portfolio; Cost data are from the Child Care Regional Market Rate Survey, 2016.



There has been a decline in the supply of child care slots in Marin County.

There has been an overall 10% decrease in the number of available child care slots over the last three years for child care centers. This is consistent with the ongoing decline in the number of infant and toddler licensed child care center spots. In 2017, there were 820 less preschool slots, resulting in a 13% decline in slotscompared to 2014. There was 12% decrease in infant/toddler slots. Only the total number of slots is provided for family child care homes. The number of children served in each age group could not be determined due to the varying numbers of children serve in a family child care home based on the age of other children served in the home.

Table 11: Number of Licensed Child Care Slots, 2014 and 2017

Source: California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, 2017 Child Care Portfolio*Note: Infant/toddler slots include children less than 2, preschool slots include 2-5 years and school age slots include 6 years and older.

Child Care Supply

Child Care Supply and Demand


Zip codes were provided for over 250 licensed child care centers and family child care homes. Many child care centers and family child care homes are located in Novato, San Rafael, and Corte Madera. The total number of child care centers is 124 and the number of family child care home is 134.

Figure 12: Map of Child Care Center and Family Child Care Home Providers in Marin County, 2018




In Marin County, there were a total of 1,442 children from birth age to 12 years in subsidized care and development subsidy programs.

Table 12: Location of Licensed Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes, 2018

Table 13: Number of Children Served in Subsidized Child Care and Development Subsidy Programs, 2016

Source: California Department of Education, CD-801A Monthly Report, October 2016 (archived data) (AIR aggregation), by location of family residence*Only 5 year old children**CalWORKs Stage 1 ages differ from the age ranges in the table. Infant/toddlers represent children less than 2 years, preschool includes children 2-5 years and school age includes 6 years and older.




With a shortage of child care slots and lack of teachers, providers in Marin County are unable to meet the demands for child care.

Over 25,000 children are from families with all parents in the workforce. Of those children, 20% are from families who are at or below 70% SMI.

In Marin County, there is an unmet need for infant/toddler, part-time preschool, and school aged child care.

Child care slots are only available to 5% of infants and toddlers with working parents and 14% of school aged children with working parents. Among infant and toddlers in working families who qualify for subsidized child care (with income at/below 70% SMI), over 80% are not receiving subsidized child care. This is also the case for school-aged children in working families eligible for state subsidies. Though there is surplus of full-time preschool child care slots for families of all incomes, there is still an unmet need for part-time preschool child care for enrichment, with only 4% of children with one non-working parent receiving part-time preschool care.

Table 14: Number of Children in Families with Working Parents who are Below 70% SMI, 2016

Source: AIR analysis of American Community Survey, Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) data, by location of family residence

Child Care Demand



Table 16: Parent Requests for Child Care

There are various reasons why a parent may request child care, including parent employment, parent in school or training, and parent seeking employment. The majority of requests made in 2016 was for children under the age of 2. According to the 2017 California Child Care Portfolio, 90% of families sought child care due to parent employment, 5% were due to parent in school or training, and 5% due to parent seeking employment.

Source: California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, 2013 and 2017 Child Care Portfolio

Table 15: Unmet Need for Child Care (Demand – Slots), 2016-2017

Source: Calculations made with American Community Survey analysis by AIR databrowser 2016 and 2017 California Child Care Portfolio*Note: Due to data limitations, full-time care for working parents was calculated from licensed centers capacity only **Note: The unmet need for part time preschool was calculated using the number of children enrolled in CA State Preschool (CSPP) Part day program



The Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) is the countywide eligibility wait list for state or federal subsidized child care. Though the CEL is currently not funded by the state, Marin Child Care Council (MC3) continues to offer this service to families. Families who need child care subsidies contact MC3 and may be placed on the CEL. In 2017, MC3 reported that there was an average of 539 children on the CEL (Table 17).

Marin County Child Care Planning Council reports a shortage of child care slots in Marin County. Contractors are unable to staff available classrooms due to a lack of teachers in Marin County, thereby restricting the capacity of contractors to serve families in need of child care.

Table 17: Centralized Eligibility List (CEL) Wait List Data, 2014 and 2017




Reimbursement rates for direct service providers are well below market rates in Marin County even though Title 5 regulations make care more expensive to provide.

Direct service providers who contract with CDE to provide subsidized child care typically receive the Standard Reimbursement Rate (SRR), regardless of where they are located (Table 19). In contrast, child care vouchers allow providers to receive up to the 75th percentile of the local child care market, based on 2016 data from the Regional Market Rate (RMR) survey. Families who qualify for child care vouchers – largely current and former CalWORKs participants – can use the voucher for care at a licensed child care center or family child care home or with a relative.

In Marin, the SRR is lower than the RMR for all age categories. For full time preschool care, the SRR is $45.73, while the maximum RMR payment rate is $95.11, 108% higher than the SRR. However, the Title 5 contractors must meet more stringent regulations than state licensing requires under Title 22. There are higher education qualifications for Title 5 and stricter child staff ratios. For example, Title 22 requires one adult per 12 preschool children in child care centers; Title 5 requires one adult per 8 preschool children.22

Source: Regional Market Rate Reimbursement Ceilings for Subsidized Child Care 2018, http://www3.cde.ca.gov/rcscc. CDE Management Bulletin 17-17; Standard Reimbursement Rate, https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/op/factsheet17.asp * The daily RMR ceiling for child care centers for children ages 2-5 is $95.11 for children 2-5 and $129.56 for children birth to 24 months.

Challenges for Providers

Child Care Reimbursement Rates

Table 18: Weekly Regional Market Rates by Age Group and Type of Care

22http://rise.lbcc.edu/family_child_care_provider/assets/resources/CA_Licensing_Regulations%20Compare.pdf



Table 19: Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Centers in Marin CountySource: https://www3.cde.ca.gov/rcscc/index.aspx

MC3 and the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network (Network) implemented a workforce survey in 2015 to better understand how the workforce has change since the 2005 workforce study and what the current training needs are for staff. The survey focused on licensed child care centers and provided insight to the state of the workforce in center-based care. The findings revealed that:

• Among all center staff, the largest share (31%) was between the ages of 40 and 49. Assistant teachers were more likely to be under 30 years old. Overall, there has been a decrease in the proportion of staff under 30 years old and an increase in staff over 50 compared to the previous study.

• Turnover is a large issue at most centers. Almost 75% of centers had at least one staff member quit in the last year. Over half (58%) of the staff that quit were teachers and 36% were assistant teachers. Publicly funded centers have a larger percentage (65%) of teachers quitting in the last year.

• Majority of teachers (66%) and directors (81%) have been employed at their child care center for more than 5 years.

• Many providers struggle to cover the cost of living with current wages. Low wages have led to many providers seeking public income support. The mean hourly wage for the highest paid teachers at child care centers was $25.46, while the lowest was $17.49. The highest paid assistant teachers were paid a mean hourly wage of $14.33, and the lowest was paid $14.10.

• Majority (69%) of directors received their BA degree. Among teachers, roughly half (47%) have received their BA degree. There were similar shares of teachers who earned their AA degree (17%), 24 early care and education (ECE) units (18%), and under 23 ECE units (18%). For assistant teachers, over half (53%) received under 23 ECE units, and 16% received a BA degree.

• In the survey, staff identified their top five training needs. Two training areas were identified by staff across all staff levels – observation, screening, and assessment and relationships, interactions, and guidance. The rest of the training areas identified by staff are listed below. Assistant teachers and teachers both identified child development and learning and learning environments in their top five training needs. o Assistant Teachers: child development and learning, learning environments, and special needso Teachers: child development and learning, learning environments, and professionalismo Directors: administration, family community and engagement, and leadership in early childhood education

Provider Needs



MC3 implemented another survey for family child care home providers regarding provider professional development. They survey had a 50% response rate with 60 surveys received. This data may not be reflective of all family child care home providers, but can provide insight to the professional development needs of providers. The findings showed that:

• About half of providers were between the ages of 50 and 60. The next largest share (29%) of providers was between the ages of 40-50.

• Providers were more likely to be affiliated with the local family care association than other professional affiliations.

• Majority (46%) of providers did not receive their high school diploma/GED. The top four barriers to education included time of day (40%), cost (40%), lack of online courses (14%), and difficulty with the content level (14%).

• Though most providers (39%) were happy with their current level of professional development, 33% were

not, and 28% were not participating in professional development activities. The top three barriers to seeking professional development included time of day (39%), immigration status (32%), and lack of online courses (23%).

• For providers who participated in professional learning activities, the largest share (74%) of providers attended in-person workshops. Over a third (37%) took college courses, 19% participated in professional coaching, and 14% participated in online training.

• The top five areas of interest for future professional development included environment rating scale (70%), learning environments (58%), child development (44%), dual language development (35%), and CLASS tool (32%).

• 62% of providers employed at least one assistant. Roughly half (47%) of assistants have no high school diploma/GED, compared to a third (32%) of assistants with their high school diploma.

• Majority (70%) of assistants do not participate in professional development activities mainly due to a lack of workshops in language other than English (49%), time of day (37%), or immigration status (32%).



STRATEGIC WORKPLAN 2014 – 2019

Part 5: 2018 – 2019

CONTENTS

Page 2 | 2014-2019 Strategic Workplan: Goals, Objectives, Outcomes, and Measures

Page 5|2018 Needs Assessment/2020-2025 Master Plan

Marin County Child Care Commission (MC4) Strategic Workplan 2014 – 2019. Part5: 2018– 2019

2014-2019 STRATEGIC WORKPLAN

Goals, Objectives, Outcomes, and Measures

>>>> Strategic Goal #1: MC4 will advocate for access to high quality child care for all families living in Marin County

Objective #1: Key stakeholders will have increased knowledge of early care and education and out of school time needs in Marin County Outcome 1. Board of Supervisors will seek out the Commission as a key informant on community issues

Measure 1 - As community issues impacting families are discussed, the Commission is sought out for guidance and/or position Outcome 2- Stakeholders will utilize the information provided by the Commission in their own strategic decision-making

Measure 2 - As funds become available for expansion, Commission recommendations impact allocation decisions Outcome 3- The Commission will be viewed as a leader in the community on issues related to access and quality

Measure 3 - Increase in new partnerships, increase in the number of meetings the Commission is asked to participate in

>>>> Strategic Goal #2: MC4 will examine the early care and education and out of school time workforce talents and needs

Objective #2: MC4 and community stakeholders will have improved knowledge about the early care and education and out of school time workforce, including their talents, needs and impact of training programs offered

Outcome 1 - Data is used and valued by stakeholders to inform policies and practices related to workforce development

Measure 1 – Commission data and recommendations impact decisions regarding training and professional development, compensation, recruitment practices, etc.

>>>> Strategic Goal #3: Build member capacity to carry out the mission of the Commission

Objective #3: Commission members will be able to understand and articulate the Commission’s vision, mission, strategic objectives, and the value of the Commission to the community

Outcome 1 - Improved recruitment of a diverse membership Measure 1 – Commission composition reflects the diversity of the ECE field in Marin

Outcome 2 - Increased satisfaction of Commission members Measure 2 – The majority of commissioners finds serving on the Commission a valuable and gratifying experience

Outcome 3 - Improved retention of Commission members Measure 3 – Increased number of Commissioners finishing their term and applying for a new term

2018-2019 WORKPLAN

2018 NEEDS ASSESSMENT/ 2020-2025 MASTER PLAN



Resources Needed

Lead Notes


Aug. 2018

1. Review Draft Needs Assessment

2. Develop Data Gathering Outreach

Planned events: Committees’ Meetings

Address barriers for

participation (e.g.

incentives)

Partner w/ existing

programs (e.g.

Promotoras)

Attend to the

immigrant community

Build constituent base

Include afterschool

care

Clear & authentic

messaging

Expand the

stakeholder base

Use SEQUAL in

Workforce Study

Assess the availability

of child care spaces

Ruthie

Kelsey

Arleen

Jason

Ruth

Heidi

Sept. 2018 1. Secure Funds

2. Develop Scope of Work for

consultant

3. Release RFP for consultants

Jason

Heidi

Carol

2018-2019 WORKPLAN




Resources Needed

Lead Notes


Planned events: General Meeting

Oct. 2018 Planned events: Committees’ Meetings

Nov. 2018 Planned events: General Meeting

Dec. 2018 1.Finish Community Input Sessions Go to where people are (e.g. rotate meetings)

Involve the broader

community (N.A.)

Go out to the

community very

intentionally (e.g.

focus groups) (N.A)

Collect stories on the

impact of child care on

workforce & families

(N.A)

Ruth

Arleen

Elaini

Jan. 2019 Planned events: Committees’ Meetings

Feb. 2019 1.Data Analysis


Identify themes that

emerge

Environmental Scan

Elaini

Carol

Kelsey

2018-2019 WORKPLAN




Resources Needed

Lead Notes


Mar. 2019 1. Development of our vision and goals

(as part of the Commission’s strategic

plan)

Planned events: Committees’ Meetings

Goals

workgroup:

Kelsey

Carol

Heidi

Arleen

Apr. 2019 Planned events: General

Meeting/Community Meeting

May 2019 Planned events: Committees’ Meetings

June 2019 Master Plan Completed

Planned events: General

Meeting/Community Meeting

Aug. 2019 Planned events: Committees’ Meetings

Sept. 2019 Planned events: General Meeting

Oct.2019 Master Plan approved by BOS

Nov.2019 Dissemination of Master Plan


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