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Supervisors hear data showing child‑care shortages and cost pressures in District 11
Summary
City officials and service providers told the committee District 11 has fewer center spaces per child and a high concentration of low‑income, non‑English households; staff and nonprofits urged facility investments and partnerships to expand slots and support family childcare providers.
The committee heard a district‑level briefing on access to quality, affordable childcare in District 11, where supervisors and presenters stressed a shortage of licensed center spaces, high demand, affordability challenges and a need to preserve and develop facilities.
Supervisor Ahsha Safai (called for the hearing) said District 11 has a long history of community childcare providers and urged coordination among city offices, school district officials, First 5 and nonprofit partners to secure…
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