Child Care by Design
Helping 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 child care solutions and support for operators, community organizations, developers, and employers.
Committed to increasing access to child care through innovative design and planning, we tailor strategies for each client and community.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Navigating and building early care and education systems and facilities is complex.
We understand the challenges and act as your partner, offering expertise and implementation to see your vision through.
How We Can Help
How We Can Help
OFFERINGS
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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 community plans and implementation
NEW: Comprehensive child care system building peer learning for experts
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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.
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The Child Care Facilities Action Network (CCCFAN) is part of a broader regional effort that includes a six-county land use survey and sessions with planning departments.