New SEQUAL survey results show San Francisco’s early educators are highly experienced, increasingly economically stable, and calling for continued investment in staffing, training, and workplace supports.
Nearly 750 New Seats Will Allow Hundreds of Families in Neighborhoods Across City to Take Advantage of Free Childcare for Families Making 150% of Median Income, 50% Subsidy for Those Making Double Median Income; Applications Open Today, Two Months Early, for Additional Providers to Join Early Learning for All Provider Network; Under Mayor Lurie’s Family Opportunity Agenda, San Francisco is Becoming First U.S. City to Ensure Every Family With Kids Under Five Has Access to Childcare
San Francisco is taking significant steps to expand access to affordable, high-quality early learning by creating more than 550 new child care spaces citywide, with particular attention to the needs of infants and toddlers. Guided by Mayor Daniel Lurie’s Family Opportunity Agenda, this initiative brings together city agencies, early learning providers, and community partners to broaden eligibility for tuition assistance, strengthen the Early Learning For All network, and invest in the workforce and facilities that form the foundation of quality early education. Through these efforts, the city seeks to support working families, enhance kindergarten readiness, and ensure that more children can benefit from nurturing early learning experiences close to home.
San Francisco continues to distinguish itself as a leader in advancing universal preschool, offering families a comprehensive array of early learning options through a robust mixed-delivery system.
Will Convene Leaders on Comprehensive Plan to Improve Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support Families, Build a City Where Every Child Can Thrive.
Under Family Opportunity Agenda, Every Family With Kids Under Five Will Have Access to Child Care, Making San Francisco First City in U.S. to Achieve Goal; New Pilot Program Will Allow SFUSD Students to Simultaneously Earn Associate Degrees or Industry Certifications at City College for Free; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Tackle Housing Costs and Protect Food Assistance, Laying Foundation for Durable, Lasting Economic Recovery.