Support Accessibility
Accessibility, Defined: Thriving Children, Valued Educators and Families Who Are Supported
The two most significant monthly expenses faced by working families are rent and childcare. Investing in accessible and high-quality childcare provides vital infrastructure to working parents and supports early childhood development. This accessibility allows families to remain as Bay Area residents, thus creating a stronger economy by improving business productivity and consumer spending, while also decreasing poverty, leading to safer communities.
PACCC Ensures Accessibility
PACCC has more than 50 years of providing accessible childcare in Palo Alto. Annually, PACCC secures more than $2M of resources to invest in accessible childcare, yet we are still unable to meet the needs of all families requesting our support.
To the extent possible, subsidized childcare is provided through funding from the City of Palo Alto and State of California. The generosity of donors and funders provide additional funds to PACCC’s Financial Assistance Programs.
Invest in accessible early education and care by donating today. Funds donated to PACCC can be allocated to financial assistance, educator professional development, or the general fund.
Over one-third of PACCC enrollment spots are accessible to families in need and made possible by partnerships with the City of Palo Alto, Palo Alto Unified School District, California Department of Social Services, California Department of Education, and the community.
PACCC Is a Proud Supporter of Build the Future Santa Clara County
PACCC is elevating its advocacy by supporting Build the Future. Through the Build the Future campaign, PACCC and the Palo Alto Advisory Committee on Early Care & Education (PAACECE) re-establish the City of Palo Alto’s commitment to early childhood education and care with the resolution in support of Build the Future Santa Clara County adopted by Palo Alto City Council on October 21, 2024.
By the Numbers
$10-38K per year per child
A family living in Palo Alto needs to pay an average of $38,400 per child year for infant care, $30,600 per year for one preschooler's childcare; and $10,500 per year for one school age student’s afterschool childcare.
82% Children Master Basic Skills
When a young child enters kindergarten ready for school, there is an 82% chance that child will master basic skills by age 11. Comparatively, for children who are not school-ready, the probability of obtaining the skills they need by age 11 drops to 45%.
10% Decrease in Special Education Placements
Early childhood education lowered the probability of special education placement in grades 3, 4, and 5 by 10%, making more room in classrooms for the kids who need it most.
$7.30 Gain Per Dollar Invested
Every dollar we invest in childcare programs for children facing barriers yields up to $7.30 for our economy.
The Impact of Your Support
Supporting accessible and affordable early childhood care and education in Palo Alto has a direct and long-lasting impact on our community.
Access to affordable childcare allows parents to succeed in their careers by providing a means for them to return to the workforce, knowing their child is well cared for and receiving quality age-appropriate education.
Economically, parents returning to the work force generates a stronger economy, with lifetime earnings projected at $94,000 for working mothers.
In addition to helping parents succeed in their careers, our financial aid program supports parents who are students at an accredited program, disabled, experiencing income loss, or are a teenage parent.
Further, when children have access to quality childcare, stronger, safer communities are formed, as it is a highly effective way to break the cycle of poverty plaguing our communities, resulting in stronger families and multi-generation outcomes.
Support accessible early childhood care and education today, and help us build a better future for Palo Alto families.
