Parent Survey

The Parent Survey was conducted with all center-based program-enrolled parents as of November 2011. The survey was conducted in 3 major languages to meet the current demographic makeup at FCS-WY CDC. 75% of distributed surveys (134/179) were completed. This survey is required by CDE and will be reported to CDE in our agency annual report in 2012.

Parent Survey Summary — Nov. 2011

Survey Statistics

Without child care, many low-income parents are unable to secure full-time employment, go to school, or get job training. The lack of child care is a City-wide problem. A 2008 report by San Francisco's Department of Children, Youth & Families found that there's a lack of available licensed child care, a severe shortage of infant/toddler care, and a waitlist for child care subsidies for low-income families thousands long. The report also found that middle income families also struggle to afford the cost of care.

Our Child Development Programs are perfectly positioned to meet this need. We provide subsidized child care at three sites in the City: we serve infants and toddlers in Hayes Valley, and K-6th graders at sites in Bayview-Hunters Point and in the Haight Ashbury. Services are delivered in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Children are given age-appropriate learning opportunities including trips to the park, arts and crafts, and other activities that promote healthy emotional and intellectual development. Simultaneously, parents are provided a resource library and on-going workshops to promote unity and family cohesiveness. We also provide half-day (before and after school) enrichment for K-6th graders, along with services for developmentally and physically handicapped children.

In addition, FCS-WYCDC manages a Family Child Care Network of 33 licensed child care provider homes in San Francisco, placing children from low-income families in culturally suitable arrangements.

Hours of Care

Hayes Valley— 305 Buchanan Street

7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Family childcare home hours vary and may include evening and weekend care.

To register your child, contact our Enrollment Office at 415-567-2357 extension 113.

To learn more, contact Seiko Velder at 415-567-2357, extension 115.

Bayview-Hunters Point — 100 Whitney Young Circle

6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

To register your child, contact Jesse Grant at 415-567-2357, extension 113.

To learn more, contact Jesse Grant at 415-567-2357, extension 113.

Haight Ashbury/Masonic — 1101 Masonic Avenue

7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

To register your child, contact Jesse Grant at 415-567-2357, extension 113.

To learn more, contact Jesse Grant at 415-567-2357, extension 113.