HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8311 (Latchkey)RESOLUTION NO. 8 311
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION TO STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FOR CONTINUED LATCHKEY FUNDING
FROM 1991 THROUGH 1992
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of California has enacted the
extended Child Care Services Bill, which provides funding for child care
programs; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Education has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of the program and distribution of
program funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael Child Care Program has been
awarded a child care services contract annually since 1985; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Education requires an application
for renewal of funding for currently funded programs; and
WHEREAS, the State application, a copy of which is attached and
made a part hereof, requires the Council approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of San Rafael approves the application to the State Department of Education
for renewal of funding for child care services and authorizes the city
manager to sign the application and authorizes the child care program
manager to sign child care program information reports.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted
at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael on Monday
the 17th day of December 1990, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES : COUNCILMEMBERS : Boro, Shippey, Thayer & Vice -mayor Breiner
NOES : COUNCILMEMBERS = None
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS : Mayor Mulryan
JFA E' M. LEON , Ci y Jerk
California Department of Education
Child Development Division
CD -3704 (Rev. 9/90)
Send three copies with r '-incl signatures by December 19, 1990
To: Child Developn._.at Division
Attention: Lucy Rhodes
560 J Street, Suite 220
Sacramento, CA 95814
Instructions for completing this form and other helpful information are included in the accompanying REPORTER
90-31. Read the statements, and select Statement A OR Statement B, as appropriate. The signature of an authorizcd
agent is required.
CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
For continued funding to provide child development services in fiscal year 1991-92,
I certify as the authorized agent, that all applicable state and federal statutes and
regulations will be observed. I also certify to the following statement.
[ xx] Statement, A. The information contained in the most recent application
submitted to the Child Development Division is correct and complete.
[ ] Statement B. Except for the modifications indicated on the attached program
narrative and/or legal status change page(s), the information contained in the
remaining pages of our most recent application submitted to the Child
Development Division is correct and complete.
Project Number: (See enclosed Site Information sheet for correct project number.)
2 1 1 1-1 N 1 9 1 1 1 6 1-10 1 1-1 0 13 1 2 1 5 1 2
Legal Name of Agency
Address
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
P. 0. BOX 151560
Executive Officer/Superintendent
City Zip Code
SAN RAFAEL, CA.
94915-1560
PAMELA NICOLAI, City Manager
Address 1400 FIFTH ST. SAN RAFAEL, CA. 94901
P. 0. BOX 151560, SAN RAFAEL, CA. 94915-1560
Program Director
NANCY PERCY
Address 35 MARIN ST. SAN RAFAEL, CA. 94901
P. 0. BOX 151560 SAN RAFAEL, CA. 94915-1560
Board Chairperson
LAWRENCE MULRYAN, Mayor
Address 1400 FIFTH ST. SAN RAFAEL, CA. 94901
P. 0. BOX 151560 SAN RAFAEL, CA. 94915-1560
SIGNATURW AUTHORIZED AGENT
i
Name and Title of Authorized Agent
Pamela Nicolai, City Manager
Telephone
(415) 485-3070
Telephone
(415) 485-3386
Telephone
415) 485-3070
DATE
12-17-90
California Department of Educa,ion
Child Development Division
Certification of Application
Information for FY 1991-92
(CD -3704B) (9/90) FY 1991-92 Certification of
Application Information Package
Completeness Checklist
Agency Name: CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
Project Number: 21 — N916 —03252 Date: 12/17/90
Prior to submitting three completed copies of the certification package to the Child Development Division,
review the packages for the following contents. Indicate "completeness" by writing "YES" in the space provided.
Return ONE copy of this completed Checklist with the Certification packages.
1. All forms are complete and attached:
xx ■ Certification of Application Information for Fiscal Year 1991-92 (CD -?704).
■ If Statement B on the CD -3704 is checked, Program Narrative and/or Legal Status Changes for
FY 1991-92 (CD -3704A) is completed. If statement A is checked on CD -3704, indicate N/A
for not applicable.
xx . Certified Personnel Roster for center -based and familv child care home programs only (CD -
3701 or CD -3702).
xx Days of Operation 1991-92 (CD -9730)
xx ■ Site Information Sheet.
2. Requests for Approvals, if applicable. If the request is not being submitted, indicate N/A.
Request for change in minimum days of operation (MDO) below 246 or 175, as applicable to
your program. Provide justification on the reverse side of the Days of Operation 1991-92.
■ Child Care and Development Programs Waiver Request (CD -7701).
■ School Age Community Child Care Program (Latchkey) Request for a Waiver of the State
Participation Limit (CD -3700).
Request for subcontract approval (submit a letter requesting approval of subcontract, provide
documentation in accordance with the Funding Terms and Conditions, and proposed subcontract
language and budget).
xx 3. All three copies of the certification packages are complete and have been signed by the authorized
agency representative. One copy must be an original signature.
NANCY PERCY, Progran Manager
Type or Print Name of Person Completing Form Signature of 4ers6i mp ing Form
PC:Cert.ck
California Department of Education
Child Development Division
DAYS OF OPERATION 91-92
Form CD -9730 (Revised 9/90)
Legal Name of Agency
Put an "X" on every day your program will be open for service.
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California State Depa ment of Education
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
--PROGRAM INFORMATION
(Noncompetitive Format)
SDE -103 (6/85) PROGRAM NARRATIVE
Funding Source Program Type Project Number Agency
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SACCC CD1277 City of San Rafael
Tarqet Population
The City of San Rafael has been operating child care programs since 1974. The
children attending San Rafael schools are the primary target population;
however, our target area encompasses Marin County. We are seeking
additional scholarship funds from a variety of sources and expect to serve
an additional 25 children. They will, in general, not be certified children
as those funds will continue to meet the needs of our existing certified
families. We currently serve over 500 children (ages 2-11), and of these 28
(ages 6-11) are funded through our CDD contract. Single parent families
headed by females make up 19% of San Rafael's-population: in the Bahia and
Gallinas areas, the number of single parent families is 46%. The minority
population in some areas of San Rafael is as high as 31%. We work closely
with Child Protective Services, the County of Marin and Project Care
regarding referrals of children in special needs categories. We have
several handicapped children in our program. All centers are handicapped
accessible. Our program in East San Rafael is expanding this Fall.
Proqram Philosophv and Overview
We hope to provide parents and children with a very positive child care
experience. Our centers offer a safe, warm, creative environment where
the growth and development of each child is nurtured. Our philosophy is
to offer a program focused on the whole child. While our programs are
recreational in nature, we offer a diverse curriculum providing opportunity
for growth; physically, socially, emotionally, as well as cognitively. Our
program reflects very positively a balance between teacher directed activities
and child initiated activities. The classrooms follow a child -centered
design with a rnage of activities and opportunities in centers which
encourage and nuture the child's creativity, independence, and self-esteem.
We recognize that children spend a great many hours in child care. It is
the basis of our philosophy that the time spent in child care will be quality
time and that each child is given every opportunity to grow and develop
to his greatest potential.
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California State Depa ment of Education
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
--PROGRAM INFORMATION
(Noncompetitive Format)
SDE -103 (6/85)
Funding Source Program Type Project Number Agency
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SACCC CD1277 City of San Rafael
Goals
° to provide a safe physical environment, rich curriculum and loving,
talented, qualified staff. '
° to •provide a program in which children will be actively involved in a
curriculum which meets their developmental needs and relates to their
specific cultural and family needs.
° to provide an enrollment representative of socio-economic, racial, and
ethnic characteristics of the community.
° to provide children with an environment which unifies home, family,
culture, school and recreation time in a developmentally positive way.
° to provide a rich and well-balanced teacher directed and child
initiated curriculum.
° to provide a communication network and liaison for children, parents,
school personnel, referral and support agencies.
° to provide an atmosphere which encourages family participation and
parenting assistance.
Objectives
1. Center staff will inspect the center daily for safety.
2. City Parks Department and School District will inspect center playgrounds
annually.
3. Center staff will review curriculum activities focusing on its ability
to meet needs and expectations of children and parents as well as how
well it supports our philosophy.
4. Staff will receive at least annual training on child development and
stages of growth and development.
5. Staff will provide varied opportunities and encourage children's daily
participation.
6. Staff will communicate with children using open-ended questions and
conversation.
7. Staff will carefully balance daily curriculum providing both teacher
directed and child initiated activities.
8. Children will participate in daily assembly times when discussion will
include sharing of ideas, problems, plans and school events.
9. Staff will communicate with parents regularly.
10. Staff will continually update support agency information.
11. Centers will offer family nights, pot lucks and parents meetings.
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California State Depp--tment of Education
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
--PROGRAM INFORMATION
(Noncompetitive Format)
SDE -103 (6/85)
Funding Source Program Type Project Number Agency
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SACCC CD1277 City of San Rafael
Summary of Maior Services Provided in Academic Support
The Program offers tutoring and homework assistance for children. Center
staff maintains open communication with school staff on all children and
is liaison for school and parent. Center curriculum includes enrichment
programs in Science, computers, music, etc., based on a needs assessment.
The staff encourage the children to share school events, activities and
curriculum. The staff provide many opportunities for children to
experience success and develop self-confidence and self-esteem which provide
necessary support to take on academic challenge. The program is
recreational; however, the staff and curriculum encourage the child's
development, socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.
Summary of Maior Services Provided in Creative Arts
The creative arts portion of the Center curriculum includes a plethora of
activities. Daily art projects provide experiences with variety of media.
Music and dance activities provide opportunities to sing, listen, learn
about instruments and movement. Puppetry, drama, movies and video activities
draw out the children's creativity and cooperative behaviors. Story time
provides opportunities to listen to poetry and classic children's
literature and instills the desire to read.
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California State Depa - ment of Education
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SDE -103 (6/85)
Funding Source Program Type Project Number
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SACCC CD1277
Summary of Major Services Provided in Recreation
Agency
City of San Rafael
Our program is recreational. One of the most important activities for
children is play. During play, -children are free to creatively -experiment
with adult roXes and develop personal experience with the physical and
social world in which they live. The Centers have numerous toys and games
to be used during play indoors or out. Children see movies, participate
in sports prograrm$, enjoy special guests such as Terwillerger Nature Guides,
attend weekly summer f ieldtrips, swim, play and socialize. Through each of
these activities the program focus is on the child's individual development,
offering opportunity to meet challenge, feel success, build confidence and
self-esteem within a nurturing environment.
Summary of Major Services Provided in Ethnic and Cultural Recoqnition
Centers hold daily assembly time during which children share ideas,
problems, and plans.Cultural discussions occur at this time. Centers
celebrate holidays of various cultures encouraging parents to share the
cultural significance. Many of our communities are rich in ethnic variety.
East San Rafael has the reputation of serving as the point of entry for
Marin County and has population which is culturally diverse. By sharing
holidays, traditions and customs, we encourage the children to recognize
not only the differences among cultures but to recognize the similarities
and the richness brought to our country where these cultures mix.
California State Dep, :went of Education
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SDE -103 (6/85)
Funding Source Program Type
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SACCC
Summary of Major Services Provided
Project Number Agency
CD1277
in Special Needs
City of San Rafael
Mainstreaming special needs children is in progress at all our centers. The
centers are all handicapped acc'essible. We have a number of hearing-
impaired children and several staff members who sign. Our centers provide
an opportunity for special needs children to participate in a wide range of
activities and socialize in a recreational setting. The staff has enjoyed
the training offered by Rad McLean, executive director of Better
Understanding of Disabilities Program. Our percentage of exceptional needs
children and CPS children is higher than the overall school percentage.
The program offered these children and their families reflects our
philosophy. The children play and enjoy a range of activities in a
recreational setting and are encouraged to grow and develop.to their
greatest potential. We are fortunate to have a good rapport with many
support services such as CPS, our Police Department's Juvenile Division
officers, the county's mental health counselors and evaluators, the local
reference and referral agency.
Summary of Major Services Provided in Health and Nutrition
The centers provide a nutritious snack and curriculum topics include good
nutrition and healthy habits. We have a resource of local health care
facilities providing free or low cost health or dental care. The most
critical need which we are unable to meet is for sick child care. We
do provide reference to existing facilities and persons available.
.California State Dep .ment of Education
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(Noncompetitive Format)
SDE -103 (6/85)
Funding Source Program Type Project Number Agency
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SACCC CD1277 City of San Rafael
Summary of Maior Services Provided in Social Services
The Center staff actively pursue open communication with parents and school
staff. A network of services is made available to families. Center staff
are. well ingormed on services available in the county and have developed
positive relationships with support agencies. We do contract with the
County Mental Health Services for observation and evaluation of children
when necessary and refer families to appropriate support services. There
are several non-profit agencies (La Familia, Canal Community Alliance, and
Southeast Asian Center Project) in Marin able to act as liaison whenever
language is a problem.
Summary of Maior Services Provided in Parent Education and Involvement
The Center staff will strive for open communication with parents._ Center
Directors see almost every parent every day. The communication is informal;
however, it sets the background for good communication on a more serious
level. Parent conferences are held upon request by staff or parent.
There are parent meetings, parent pot -lucks, and family nights to encourage
parent participation, parent-child interaction and family involvement with
the program. The Center provides reference articles and books on parenting
and offers referral to agencies such as Apple Parenting for assistance.
Centers promote school functions and act as liaison with school and parent
and provide the continuum for the child's overall development. The Center
staff provide homework assistance which in turn provides working parents
with valuable time to enjoy their children.
Summary of Maior Services Provided in Community Resources and Involvement
A large number of families participating in our program are single parent
families. Most of the. others are two worker households. These families
rely on the child care center and local schools to act as a liaison with
community resources. The City of San Rafael has for fourteen years used the
resources in our community to build a quality child care program. Local
business groups, the recreation department, senior citizen groups, PTA, two
school districts' administration and teaching staff, parents and the local
reference and referral agency have played an active role in the development of
this program.
We use the enrichment programs located near the Centers, such as recreation
centers, public libraries and scouting programs. The children frequently
enjoy local parks and the variety of special non-profit organizations'
programs in Marin County, such as Guide Dogs for the Blind, Marin Wildlife
Assn, Boyd Junior Museum, 4-H Club and the Humane Society. Many local
businesses donate supplies, and private business has further supported our
program with small scholarship funds to offset the high child care cost.
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California State Department of Education
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
--PROGRAM INFORMATION
(Noncompetitive Format)
SDE -103 (6/85)
Funding Source Program Type Project Number Agency
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SACCC CD1277 City of San Rafael
Summary of Maior Services Provided in Staff Development
We hold an annual training day for staff. A variety of workshop topics are
presented, such as child development, child management techniques,
curriculum development and enriched programming. Staff are also encouraged
to participate in a number of workshops and conferences offered locally or
state-wide. We have a limited training budget; however, the City does pay
for conference and workshop attendance. Our staff is composed of many
Center Directors and teachers who provide continual hands-on training to
the assistance. Regular staff meetings are held at each Center which
providde training coordination and unity among staff members.
Evaluation
The program is evaluated by interviewing parents when entering the program,
taking history and documenting problems posed by latchkey situation and
again when the family is re -certified. Topics will include stress level
reduction, child's school progress and development, and family or
employment stress reduction.
Program success in this area will be identified by stress reduction and the
child's positive development and improved school progress. We also conduct
an annual program questionaire evaluation which parents complete indicating
how the program is meeting their needs and their level of satisfaction with
the program. Program curriculum and activities are reviewed regularly by
staff and administration. communications between Center staff and parents,
school personnel and support agencies are reviewed during monthly center
directors' meetings and center staff meetings.