Many years ago, I worked for Sacramento Mayor Anne Rudin and staffed her Mayor’
s Task Force on Child Care.
When I was conducting research for my recent child care op-ed in the Sacramento Bee, I came across the report that the Task Force produced. Definitely a blast from the past!
Posting that report here as some of the recommendations are worth updating for 2018!
A special shout out to Council Member Angelique Ashby who is working to identify city-owned sites that could be used to open child care centers for city employees (and other residents, when spaces are available). Another shout out to Council Member Eric Guerra who is planning a hearing on child care in Spring 2018.
Two recommendations to consider:
1) The City of Sacramento needs a Child Care Master Plan that identifies how different jurisdictions can help build the supply of quality, affordable child care. No group is currently taking the lead in forging this vision, and the City could play a major role in bringing people together.
2) The City of Sacramento should hire a Child Care Coordinator. The City previously had a Child Care Coordinator, and, until the position was cut, she provided the leadership, facilitation and persistence to build the supply of child care.