Santa Cruz County Child Care Planning Council (CCPC)

Santa Cruz County Child Care Santa Cruz County Child Care Planning Council (CCPC)Planning Council (CCPC)

2012 Child Care Expansion 2012 Child Care Expansion Priority Report Priority Report

Santa Cruz County Priority ReportSanta Cruz County Priority Report

Santa Cruz County’s priorities for child care Santa Cruz County’s priorities for child care expansion reflects the levels of need for expansion reflects the levels of need for additional child care and preschool funding for additional child care and preschool funding for state and federal subsidized centers serving state and federal subsidized centers serving children 0-13.children 0-13.

This includes Family Child Care programs that This includes Family Child Care programs that receive state subsidizes through contracts with receive state subsidizes through contracts with state subsidized centers. state subsidized centers.

This report reflects the need for state and This report reflects the need for state and federal subsidized child care federal subsidized child care ONLYONLY. .

Priority Setting ProcessPriority Setting Process Priorities are based on: Priorities are based on:

2000 Census zip code baseline data is used to 2000 Census zip code baseline data is used to estimate the number of children eligible for State estimate the number of children eligible for State Funded Services. Funded Services.

County growth rate percentages for zip codes in County growth rate percentages for zip codes in the county, supplied by the California Dept. of the county, supplied by the California Dept. of Finance multiplied by the number of eligible Finance multiplied by the number of eligible children provides the updated number of children provides the updated number of children eligible to receive subsidized child care children eligible to receive subsidized child care services. services.

Priority Setting Process cont.Priority Setting Process cont.

Enrollment figures from the October 2010 subsidized child care programs Enrollment figures from the October 2010 subsidized child care programs from the California Department of Education (CDE) are used to determine from the California Department of Education (CDE) are used to determine the number of children served/un-servedthe number of children served/un-served. .

Head Start which serves 714 children in part day programs and Migrant Head Start which serves 714 children in part day programs and Migrant Head Start which serves 723 children in full day programs are included in Head Start which serves 723 children in full day programs are included in this report.this report.

It is important to note: federal programs have very different eligibility criteria It is important to note: federal programs have very different eligibility criteria such as migration patterns with large numbers of families in agriculture such as migration patterns with large numbers of families in agriculture which may effect changing needs for service. Enrollment figures are which may effect changing needs for service. Enrollment figures are included to capture the true number of income eligible children served/un-included to capture the true number of income eligible children served/un-served in the county. served in the county.

Voucher style programs such as, General Alternative Payment program Voucher style programs such as, General Alternative Payment program funding, CalWORKS Stages 1, 2 and 3 are included in the CCTR full day funding, CalWORKS Stages 1, 2 and 3 are included in the CCTR full day needs based child care services table. needs based child care services table.

The data is then analyzed as described in Attachments 1 & 2 to assign zip The data is then analyzed as described in Attachments 1 & 2 to assign zip code designations of Priority 1, 2, or 3.code designations of Priority 1, 2, or 3.

Priority Setting Process cont.Priority Setting Process cont.

Santa Cruz County uses Option 1 based upon Santa Cruz County uses Option 1 based upon the size of our population as noted in the size of our population as noted in Attachment 1 and 2.Attachment 1 and 2.

Attachment 3 contains zip codes, corresponding Attachment 3 contains zip codes, corresponding city names and growth rates.city names and growth rates.

Priority Setting Definitions for CSPP and CCTR Child Priority Setting Definitions for CSPP and CCTR Child Care Needs Based ProgramsCare Needs Based Programs

Priority 1:Priority 1: 40% or more of eligible children un-served AND there 40% or more of eligible children un-served AND there are more than 150/200 eligible children un-served (150 are more than 150/200 eligible children un-served (150 CSPP and 200 CCTR un-served). CSPP and 200 CCTR un-served).

Priority 2:Priority 2: 25% or more of eligible children un-served AND there 25% or more of eligible children un-served AND there are more than 75/100 eligible children un-served (75 are more than 75/100 eligible children un-served (75 CSPP and 100 CCTR un-served). CSPP and 100 CCTR un-served).

Priority 3Priority 3 25% or more of eligible children un-served AND there 25% or more of eligible children un-served AND there

are more than 50 eligible children un-served (50 CSPP are more than 50 eligible children un-served (50 CSPP and 50 CCTR un-served). and 50 CCTR un-served).

Priority Report WorksheetPriority Report Worksheet

CSPP: (CSPP Half Day, CPKP, Head Start and other Half Day Programs) Child Care Services

Serving Children 3 - 4 yrs.

CCTR: (CMIG, CSPP Full Day, MHS, CFCC,CPKF,CFDP, C1AP, C2AP, C3AP, CAPP) Child Care Needs Based

Programs Serving Children 0-12 yrs.

Zip code eligible enrolled # un-served % un-served eligible enrolled # un-served % un-served

95003 120 24 96 81.7% 341 59 282 82.7%

95005 40 7 33 82.5% 115 19 96 83.5%

95006 49 14 35 71.4% 191 23 168 88.0%

95010 34 28 6 17.6% 161 34 127 78.9%

95017 8 4 4 50.0% 4 1 3 75.0%

95018 60 25 35 58.3% 141 14 127 90.1%

95019 115 68 47 40.9% 402 183 219 54.5%

95033 30 0 30 100.0% 20 1 19 95.0%

95060 416 110 306 73.6% 940 213 727 77.3%

95062 336 243 93 27.7% 1180 266 914 77.5%

95064 20 0 20 100.0% 70 40 30 42.9%

95065 90 23 67 74.4% 200 34 166 83.0%

95066 50 11 39 78.0% 170 29 141 82.9%

95073 65 12 53 81.5% 141 45 96 68.1%

95076 1484 800 684 46.1% 4498 1558 2940 65.4%

Totals 2,917 1,369 1,548 53.0% 8,574 2,519 6,066 71.0%

Combined Priority Settings With Local DataCombined Priority Settings With Local Data ConsiderationsConsiderations

Zip Codes Zip Codes

Cities Cities

CSPP CSPP

PriorityPriority

CCTRCCTR

Priority Priority

Last Years Last Years

Local Local

Priority Priority

Local Data ConsiderationsLocal Data Considerations

9500395003 Aptos Aptos Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 1Priority 1 Priority 1Priority 1 Head Start data represents a need. Head Start data represents a need.

9500595005 Ben Lomond Ben Lomond Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 1Priority 1 Commuter community with demographic distortions Commuter community with demographic distortions representing pockets of high need concentrations. representing pockets of high need concentrations.

9500695006 Boulder Creek Boulder Creek Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 1 Priority 1 Commuter community with demographic distortions Commuter community with demographic distortions representing pockets of high need concentrations. representing pockets of high need concentrations.

9501095010 Capitola Capitola Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 2Priority 2 No subsidized child care exists in city limitsNo subsidized child care exists in city limits

9501795017 Davenport Davenport Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 2Priority 2 Limited population and migrant community with high Limited population and migrant community with high risk factors according to First 5 map. risk factors according to First 5 map.

9501895018 Felton Felton Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 1Priority 1 Commuter community with demographic distortions Commuter community with demographic distortions representing pockets of high need concentrations.representing pockets of high need concentrations.

9501995019 Freedom Freedom Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 1Priority 1 Priority 1Priority 1 Dense child care services area and need area. Dense child care services area and need area.

9503395033 Los Gatos/ S.C. Los Gatos/ S.C. Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 3 Priority 3

9506095060 City of Santa CruzCity of Santa Cruz Priority 1Priority 1 Priority 1Priority 1 Priority 1Priority 1

9506295062 S.C./Live Oak S.C./Live Oak Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 1Priority 1 Priority 1Priority 1 Diverse population with medium-high risk factors Diverse population with medium-high risk factors according to First 5 geo-map.according to First 5 geo-map.

9506495064 Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 3 Priority 3

9506595065 S.C./S.C. S.C./S.C.

Gardens Gardens

Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 1Priority 1 Diverse population with medium-high risk factors Diverse population with medium-high risk factors according to First 5 geo-map.according to First 5 geo-map.

9506695066 Scotts Valley Scotts Valley Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 2Priority 2 Priority 2Priority 2 Head Start data represents a need. Head Start data represents a need.

9507395073 Soquel Soquel Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 3Priority 3 Priority 2Priority 2 Has medium-high risk factors according to First 5 Has medium-high risk factors according to First 5 geo-map.geo-map.

9507695076 Watsonville Watsonville Priority 1Priority 1 Priority 1 Priority 1 Priority 1Priority 1

Priorities Setting Using Local Data ConsiderationsPriorities Setting Using Local Data Considerations

Using First 5’s combined risk factor geo-map, (Attachment 4) zip Using First 5’s combined risk factor geo-map, (Attachment 4) zip codes with medium-low, medium high and high levels of risk factors codes with medium-low, medium high and high levels of risk factors intensified the Priority ranking from 3 or 2 to a 2 or 1 in zip codes intensified the Priority ranking from 3 or 2 to a 2 or 1 in zip codes 95005, 95006, 95017, 95018, 95065, 95062,95073.95005, 95006, 95017, 95018, 95065, 95062,95073.

First 5’s combined risk factors include indicators of vulnerability First 5’s combined risk factors include indicators of vulnerability based on: Income and Employment, Teen Parents, Child Welfare, based on: Income and Employment, Teen Parents, Child Welfare, Education and English Literacy (Attachment 4).Education and English Literacy (Attachment 4).

School District API (Academic Performance Index) scores are an School District API (Academic Performance Index) scores are an indicator of need for younger siblings and neighborhood peer indicator of need for younger siblings and neighborhood peer groups currently enrolled in elementary schools. API scores are as groups currently enrolled in elementary schools. API scores are as follows; 1-3 below average, 4-6 about average, 7-10 above average. follows; 1-3 below average, 4-6 about average, 7-10 above average.

API scores identify a possible need and vulnerability that can be API scores identify a possible need and vulnerability that can be addressed by early care and education professionals in preschool addressed by early care and education professionals in preschool years to ensure children’s future success in school.years to ensure children’s future success in school.

Priorities for Santa Cruz CountyPriorities for Santa Cruz County

Zip codes Zip codes

Cities Cities Supervisor’s District Supervisor’s District

API Scores - 2008 API Scores - 2008

Local Priority Local Priority

9500395003 Aptos Aptos District 2District 2 1 school ranked 4-61 school ranked 4-6

2 schools ranked 7-102 schools ranked 7-10

Priority 1 Priority 1

9500595005 Ben Lomond Ben Lomond District 5District 5 1 school ranked 1-31 school ranked 1-3 Priority 1 Priority 1

9500695006 Boulder Creek Boulder Creek District 5 District 5 1 school ranked 7-101 school ranked 7-10 Priority 1 Priority 1

9501095010 Capitola Capitola District 2District 2 No Elementary Schools No Elementary Schools Priority 2 Priority 2

9501795017 Davenport Davenport District 3District 3 1 school ranked 7-101 school ranked 7-10 Priority 2 Priority 2

9501895018 Felton Felton District 5District 5 1 school ranked 7-101 school ranked 7-10 Priority 1Priority 1

9501995019 Freedom Freedom District 4District 4 1 school ranked 1-31 school ranked 1-3 Priority 1Priority 1

9503395033 Los Gatos/Santa CruzLos Gatos/Santa Cruz District 1District 1 No Elementary Schools No Elementary Schools Priority 3Priority 3

9506095060 City of Santa Cruz City of Santa Cruz District 3District 3 3 schools ranked 7-103 schools ranked 7-10 Priority 1Priority 1

9506295062 S.C./Live Oak S.C./Live Oak District 1District 1 2 schools ranked 1-32 schools ranked 1-3

1 school ranked 4-61 school ranked 4-6


Priority 1Priority 1

9506495064 Santa Cruz Santa Cruz District 3District 3 No Elementary Schools No Elementary Schools Priority 3Priority 3

9506595065 S.C./S.C. Gardens S.C./S.C. Gardens District 1 District 1 3 schools ranked 7-103 schools ranked 7-10 Priority 1Priority 1

9506695066 Scotts Valley Scotts Valley District 5District 5 2 schools ranked 7-102 schools ranked 7-10 Priority 2Priority 2

9507395073 Soquel Soquel District 1District 1 4 schools ranked 7-104 schools ranked 7-10 Priority 2Priority 2

9507695076 Watsonville Watsonville District 4District 4 13 schools ranked 1-313 schools ranked 1-3



Priority 1 Priority 1

Priority Ranking For Santa Cruz CountyPriority Ranking For Santa Cruz County Local Priority Local Priority Zip codes Zip codes Cities Cities Supervisor’s District Supervisor’s District API Scores - 2008API Scores - 2008

Priority 1 Priority 1 9500395003 Aptos Aptos District 2District 2 1 school ranked 4-61 school ranked 4-6


Priority 1 Priority 1 9500595005 Ben Lomond Ben Lomond District 5District 5 1 school ranked 1-31 school ranked 1-3

Priority 1 Priority 1 9500695006 Boulder Creek Boulder Creek District 5 District 5 1 school ranked 7-101 school ranked 7-10

Priority 1 Priority 1 9506095060 City of Santa Cruz City of Santa Cruz District 3District 3 3 schools ranked 7-103 schools ranked 7-10

Priority 1 Priority 1 9506295062 S.C./Live Oak S.C./Live Oak District 1District 1 2 schools ranked 1-32 schools ranked 1-3



Priority 1 Priority 1 9507695076 Watsonville Watsonville District 4District 4 13 schools ranked 1-313 schools ranked 1-3



Priority 1 Priority 1 9501895018 FeltonFelton District 5District 5 1 school ranked 7-101 school ranked 7-10

Priority 1 Priority 1 9501995019 Freedom Freedom District 4District 4 1 school ranked 1- 31 school ranked 1- 3

Priority 1 Priority 1 9506595065 S.C./S.C. Gardens S.C./S.C. Gardens District 1District 1 1 school ranked 7-101 school ranked 7-10

Priority 2 Priority 2 9501095010 CapitolaCapitola District 2District 2 No Elementary SchoolsNo Elementary Schools

Priority 2Priority 2 9501795017 Davenport Davenport District 3 District 3 1 school ranked 7-101 school ranked 7-10

Priority 2 Priority 2 9506695066 Scotts Valley Scotts Valley District 5District 5 2 schools ranked 7-102 schools ranked 7-10

Priority 2Priority 2 9507395073 Soquel Soquel District 1District 1 4 schools ranked 7-104 schools ranked 7-10

Priority 3 Priority 3 9503395033 Los Gatos/Santa CruzLos Gatos/Santa Cruz District 1District 1 No Elementary Schools No Elementary Schools

Priority 3 Priority 3 9506495064 Santa Cruz Santa Cruz District 3District 3 No Elementary Schools No Elementary Schools

Priority Setting SummaryPriority Setting Summary

Census track income eligibility data, CDE program enrollment data and the Census track income eligibility data, CDE program enrollment data and the priority setting process were used to set local priorities. priority setting process were used to set local priorities.

In addition, local data considerations were made, using First 5 Combined In addition, local data considerations were made, using First 5 Combined Risk Factor map, and API scores to alter priority rankings to reflect true Risk Factor map, and API scores to alter priority rankings to reflect true need in each zip code area.need in each zip code area.

Each County Supervisorial District contains at least one Priority 1 zip code Each County Supervisorial District contains at least one Priority 1 zip code designation. designation.

Supportive county data presented provides a strong caseSupportive county data presented provides a strong case for additional subsidized child care services in Santa Cruz County. When for additional subsidized child care services in Santa Cruz County. When

additional state funding becomes available Priority rankings will assist in additional state funding becomes available Priority rankings will assist in deciding which zip code areas have the greater need in the county and deciding which zip code areas have the greater need in the county and income eligible families will benefit. income eligible families will benefit. LPC takes an extra step in addition to LPC takes an extra step in addition to state requirements to customize the priorities to reflect the true need of state requirements to customize the priorities to reflect the true need of subsidized child care in the county. subsidized child care in the county.

Recommendation:Recommendation:

Due to proposed budget cuts at the state and federal levels the Due to proposed budget cuts at the state and federal levels the Executive Committee recommendation is to submit the Child Care Executive Committee recommendation is to submit the Child Care Expansion Priorities for 2012, with no changes as acceptable option Expansion Priorities for 2012, with no changes as acceptable option allowed by Child Development Division (CDD). allowed by Child Development Division (CDD).

With looming state subsidized child care program budget cuts for With looming state subsidized child care program budget cuts for 2011-2012, child care expansion funding may not be a reality for 2011-2012, child care expansion funding may not be a reality for many years to come. many years to come.

The CDD allows counties to submit previous year’s priorities if they The CDD allows counties to submit previous year’s priorities if they are still valid. The LPC Chairperson signature is required on the are still valid. The LPC Chairperson signature is required on the report, but It is not necessary to gather approval signatures from the report, but It is not necessary to gather approval signatures from the Board of Supervisors or the Superintendent of Schools.Board of Supervisors or the Superintendent of Schools.

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