Child Care by Design
We are a consulting firm that helps individuals & organizations expand access to quality child care in California and beyond.
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About Us
About Us
With 30+ years of experience, Eileen Monahan and her team specialize in customizing child care solutions for operators, community organizations, developers, and employers.
Committed to increasing access to child care through innovative design and planning, they excel at tailoring strategies for each client and community.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
It's difficult navigating the complexities of early care and education.
In a world where the importance of high-quality child care is clear, we understand the challenges individuals and organizations face when trying to improve the system and increase access. We act as your partner, offering expertise and implementation to see your vision through.
How We Can Help
How We Can Help
SPECIALTIES
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Support for child care center startups and expansions
Co-location of child care in housing and business developments
Technical assistance and coaching for child care operators and organizations
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Child care facilities needs assessments and community plans
Stakeholder engagement and facilitation
Project management and implementation
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Custom employee child care initiatives
Leadership on project execution
Development of metrics and tracking of Return on Investment
SAMPLE PROJECTS
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Housing Authority of The County of Santa Barbara, Escalante Meadows
Development of a 9,000 square foot child care center for 75 children in a low-income housing redevelopment; projected opening Fall 2024.
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Lompoc Unified School District
Needs Assessment, project plan, and mulit-year implementation of the Lompoc Early Learning Project, a collaboration between the District and community partners to build an early learning system by 2030.