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Support Measure Q

The Safe, Affordable, Quality Child Care Act

Help improve access to affordable child care and early education so that every local child starts kindergarten ready to learn.

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Research shows that 90% of a child’s brain develops before age five.

Unfortunately, only one in four children in Monterey County is ready for kindergarten because too many families lack access to child care and early education.

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90%

Quality, affordable child care is especially important for children who are experiencing trauma, such as homelessness, abuse or neglect, and family stress.

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The Safe, Affordable, Quality Child Care Act would raise $5.5 million annually to:

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Prepare children for school with literacy, math and social skills

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Double access to affordable child care and early education for working families, single parents and others

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Prevent long lasting effects of trauma on children such as housing instability, parent unemployment, child abuse and neglect

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Attract and retain qualified child care providers and preschool teachers

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Help business rebound by attracting and retaining working parents

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Strict Fiscal Accountability

All funds would be locally controlled and spent only in Monterey County. No funds could be taken by the State. Community oversight and public disclosure are required.

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   Address: P.O. Box 3512, Salinas, CA 93912
Website: www.Yes4MontereyCountyKids.org   Facebook: Yes4MontereyCountyKids
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