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Quality care can significantly contribute to to a young child's development. Many children spend as many hours with caregivers as they do with their own parents. That is why we are focused on enhancing the relationships between children, their families and their early childhood teachers and childcare providers. We are also committed to developing and strengthening a well-trained early childhood workforce who can skillfully nurture infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Current Projects
Gateway to Quality
Childcare centers and family childcare providers to partner with trained child care program assessors to review their programs. The collaborative effort seeks to maintain and promote the quality of child care programs using nationally recognized standards.
Current Partners
San Francisco State University
Children's Council of San Francisco
Low Income Investment Fund
Preschool for All
All children are entitled to a preschool education. Funded with $3.3 million in its inaugural year from the Public Education and Enrichment Fund, this program creates learning and socializing opportunities for all four-year-olds of every background. Our support is especially vital to preschools that reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our community. We currently serve the neighborhoods of Bayview, Excelsior, Mission and Visitation Valley and plan to involve all of San Francisco by 2009.
Current Partners
San Francisco Unified School District
Wu Yee Children's Services
San Francisco Arts Commission
SF CARES
SF Cares provides stipends to eligible providers who demonstrate their commitment to professional development. SF CARES recognize provider efforts to further their educational attainment and achievement.
Current Partner
Wu Yee Children's Services
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