REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 20, 2026
FROM
ARLENE MOLINA, Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
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Grant Award from the California Department of Social Services for the General Child Care and Development Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve and accept Grant Award (State Agreement No. CCTR-6272) from the California Department of Social Services for the General Child Care and Development Program, in the amount of $3,467,859, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
(Presenter: Arlene Molina, Director, 945-6478)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The recommended grant award in the amount of $3,467,859 is 100% funded by the General Child Care and Development (CCTR) Program of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and does not require local match. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Preschool Services Department (PSD) 2026-27 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 27, 2026 (Item No. 28), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the submission of the initial grant application to the CDSS for the CCTR Program, in the amount of $3,467,850. PSD must submit an annual funding application to receive ongoing funding for the CCTR program.
Through a comprehensive services model, PSD aims to provide access to high-quality infant and toddler care, education, early identification of mental health or disability needs, family engagement, and engagement with community programs and services. PSD will use the CCTR Expansion Program funding to serve 150 children ages zero to three years, residing within San Bernardino county, who are eligible for enrollment in the Early Head Start program, at an estimated annual cost of $23,119 per child.
This funding allows PSD to expand the provision of childcare, providing full-day care in a healthy and nurturing environment, addressing the lack of affordable infant and toddler care, thereby assisting low-income families by removing an obstacle to adults working full-time. Funding will also be used to recruit additional teaching staff and fund ongoing staff development on curriculum, understanding licensing requirements, and promoting children’s school readiness.
PSD received notification of the State Agreement on August 11, 2026, after the grant period began on July 1, 2026. As a result, PSD was unable to finalize their review and submit the item for other internal reviews in time to meet the next available Board meeting date. Approval by the Board at this time will not impact CCTR program services and activities
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by Human Services (Patty Steven, Administrative Manager, 388-0222) on September 3, 2026; County Counsel (Adam Ebright, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on September 16, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Allegra Pajot, Administrative Analyst, 387-4351) on October 1, 2026.