R-030-18 Authorizing the Agreement Between the City's Comm. Servc. Dept. and the Child Care Resource Center For the Quality Start San Bernardino

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STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. DATE: APRIL 17, 2018 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: BILL SMITH, CITY MANAGER PREPARED BY: DEB FARRAR, COMMUNITY ERVICES DIRECT SUBJECT: QUALITY START SAN BERNARDINO WITH THE CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. R-30-18 authorizing participation in the Quality Start San Bernardino (QSSB), through the Child Care Resource Center and to appropriate and increase revenues based on funding level received. BACKGROUND The Quality Start San Bernardino County, or QSSB, is a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) designed to help child care programs and preschools provide the highest quality early learning experiences possible. Quality Start San Bernardino County is a partnership of early learning partners, educators, and champions who are working together to increase the quality of local early learning programs for San Bernardino County's youngest children through the development of a quality rating and improvement system (QRIS). In 2015, these early learning partners came together to develop a strategic plan that guides the design, development, and implementation of the local QRIS. QSSB supports quality early learning by establishing standards that define what quality means for early care and education programs, measuring programs using these standards, offering and connecting educators to professional development opportunities, and by helping parents and caregivers find quality programs for their children. ISSUES/ANALYSIS In February 2017, the City entered into an agreement with the Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) to facilitate the program for eligible programs, such as our State Pre -School program, to receive resources. Participation has provided City staff with professional development opportunities, and access to a peer support network of early childhood educators who are committed to providing quality early learning. Additionally, through visits and ratings over the past year, CSD-ECE is eligible to receive incentive funds between $5,000 to $15,000 per facility to supplement existing