Office of Early Care & Education
Office of Early Care & Education
We ensure all children in San Francisco receive high quality early care and education.
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Residents and families that thrive
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Clean, safe and livable communities
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A diverse, equitable and inclusive city
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Excellent city services
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A city and region prepared for the future
Strategic Plan Highlights
Provide Access to High Quality Early Education & Care
Provide Access to High Quality Early Education & Care
- Ensure children receive early learning opportunities based on their individual needs.
- Simplify intake across all programs.
- Require child care providers to meet quality standards in order to qualify for city funding.
Increase the Percentage of Children who are School-Ready
Increase the Percentage of Children who are School-Ready
- Increase school readiness for African American and Latino Children, English Language Learners, Low Income Children, Homeless Children and Children with Disabilities.
- Develop equity metrics to align services so that underserved populations are prioritized.
Restructure Department Staffing & City Funding
Restructure Department Staffing & City Funding
- Foster collaboration with city and state partners in order to continuously improve services.
- Streamline funding to ensure a seamless system for children, families, and programs.
- Ensure federal and state resources are fully utilized.
Support Professional Development & Fair Compensation
Support Professional Development & Fair Compensation
- Evaluate and improve strategies to recruit, retain, and promote San Francisco early educators.
- Seek to narrow the wage gap for early educators.