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National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESINNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR BUILDING PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES
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The Economic Impact of the
Early Care and Education Industry
in Fresno County
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESINNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR
BUILDING PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES
Founded in 1969, The National Economic Development & Law Center, NEDLC, is a
national research and consulting organization dedicated to building
economic health and opportunity in vulnerable communities. We partner with a
diverse range of colleagues to develop innovative strategies and programs that
result in systemic change and help people become—and remain—
economically secure.
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIES
NEDLC originally sought to remove child care as a barrier to workforce development
Brought together Economic Development, Child Care, Financial, Policy and Academic sectors to discuss child care as economic development
Created economic impact report methodology to understand linkages between child care and the local economy
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIES
Economic Impact Model
Quantify ECE’s contribution to the local economy
Develop a countywide action plan to strengthen the early care and education system
Engage new stakeholders in an on-going dialogue, which helps spark change in investment strategies as well as programs to grow and sustain the industry
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIES
The ECE Industry in Fresno County Adds…
Educational Value
Economic Value
Social Value
National Economic Development and Law Center
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Our Partners
Fresno County Office of Education, Child Care & Development Local Planning Council
Funded by First 5 Fresno County
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Our Process
Advisory Board—The “Big Picture”
Technical Committee—The “Nuts and Bolts”
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The ECE Industry
The ECE industry includes programs designed to nurture, support, enrich and educate children from birth through age 12 outside of traditional education in kindergarten through twelfth grades.
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESEconomic Impact Report
Findings The ECE Industry in Fresno County: Generates jobs and revenue Enables parents to work and go to
school Supports productivity and profitability
of local businesses Promotes the future workforce
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A Significant Industry in Fresno County
In Fresno County, there are 1,325 licensed child
careprograms, including: 851 small family child care homes 182 large family child care homes 292 licensed child care centers
Fresno County’s Children 23% of Fresno County’s residents are children
ages 0-12. By the year 2020, the number of children in the county will increase by 25%.
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESA Significant Industry in Fresno
CountyGross Receipts by Industry
Fresno County, 2005
$0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600
Internet services and data processing
Hotels and motels (no casinos)
Employment services
Oranges
Accounting services
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores
Early care and education
Cotton
Full service restaurants
Fruit & vegetable canning
Grapes
In Millions of Dollars
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESA Significant Industry in Fresno
CountyDirect Employment By Industry
Fresno County, 2005
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000
Telecommunications
Accommodation
Clothing and Accessories Stores
Arts, Entertainment and Recreation
Real Estate
Residential and Nonresidential Building Construction
Food and Beverage Stores
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Early care and education
Finance and insurance
Transportation, w arehousing and storage
Food manufacturing
Local Government (City and County)
Hospitals
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Current Workforce
Fresno County’s Working Parents
1 in 5 labor force participants is a working parent
Early Care and Education Industry
Supports the current workforce
Drives labor force productivity
Reduces absenteeism, increases retention, and improves recruitment
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Future Workforce
Early Care and Education:
Cultivates the Future Workforce
Offers a Significant Public Financial Return
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A Call to Action
Ensure that: ECE is a vital part of the county’s
economic development, workforce development and overall education systems
High-quality ECE programs and services are affordable and accessible
Local businesses are effectively engaged and educated
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESRecommendations for
Business Offer cost-effective, family-supportive
policies and practices for employees, such as flexible spending accounts, back-up child care, flexible schedules
Include ECE representatives in economic development and business and community planning efforts and activities
Provide loan products specifically designed for ECE providers
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESRecommendations for the Public
Sector Expand public transportation opportunities
for working families Streamline existing licensing and
permitting processes including standardizing fee systems and revising regulations
Create tax incentives for businesses that offer ECE benefits, invest in the local ECE infrastructure, and/or offer below market value rent to ECE programs
National Economic Development and Law Center
INVESTING IN FAMILIESINVESTING IN FAMILIESRecommendations for Early Care &
Education Incorporate business skills training in all
ECE activities and provider trainings Form a trade association to purchase
goods and services, including healthcare benefits, at economies of scale
Publicly recognize businesses that are champions of ECE
Create a toolkit of ECE options and existing resources for employers to share with their working families
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“Money invested today in high-quality, early education will help children develop the social, emotional, and academic foundations that will serve them throughout life.”
--Committee for Economic Development