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CDSS Informational Report CDSS Child Care GrantInformational Report 1Slide September 16, 2025City Manager’s OfficeItem #8
CDSS Informational Report& Conditions.attendance and compliance with CDSS Terms Reimbursements would be based on •Santa Ana.program spending for up to 515 children in The proposed funding
was for qualified •-year after-of a proposed $6.7 million award for a multiof Social Services (CDSS), the City was notified After application to the California Department •CDSS Child
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CDSS Informational Report minimum by June 30, 2025day-Deadline to begin operations and satisfy the 12May 12, 2025$915,583 was spent.issued award relinquishment letter. None of the CityMay
2, 2025for discussion or questions.part of the consent calendar. The item was not pulled City Council approved acceptance of the CDSS award asNovember 19, 2024of operation by June
30, 2025.up costs and a minimum 12 days -of $915,583 for startyear CDSS issued a local agreement to City for an initialJuly 1, 2024notification of proposed awardCity receivedMay 23,
2023Staff submitted an application to CDSS23-FY22 Timeline 3Slide September 16, 2025City Manager’s OfficeItem #8
CDSS Informational Report No written guarantee of provision by SAUSD.management, health permitting for facilities and operation. Food distribution safety requirements including allergy
•and children.Separate bathrooms and appropriately sized fixtures for adults •Facility and Health & Safety requirements such as:–Educational requirements and staff qualifications.–awards.admin
& audit requirements for federal grant regulations, the CA School Accounting Manual, and Title 5 and Title 22 Regulations, other federal CDSS Terms & Conditions require compliance with
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CDSS Informational Report teacher communications.-procedures, parentup safeguards, discipline -Policies for child pick•Specific insurance requirements.•a curriculum.Teaching certifications
to develop and manage •Medical training for staff.•child ratio of 1:14.-to-staffprogram, based on a child -employees for 515Minimum staffing requirements of 37 qualified •Concerns Identified
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CDSS Informational Report level of scrutiny.understanding that state audits include a high compliance and -Liability for non•CDSS Terms & Conditions.not have specific experience complying
with compliance. The City and existing staff did Reliance on a new Site Director for •specialized system.eligibility. Difficult compliance without attendance tracking, and determining
student Specific requirements for enrollment, •Concerns Identified (continued)6Slide September 16, 2025City Manager’s OfficeItem #8
CDSS Informational Report factoring all compliance requirements.A fiscal analysis was not prepared, •Conditions.and facilities to comply with CDSS Terms & profits and schools with existing
resources -The vast majority of awardees are non•challenges.budget service if CDSS cuts funding amid state Potential liability to continue providing •Concerns Identified (continued)7Slide
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CDSS Informational Report Questions?8Slide September 16, 2025City Manager’s OfficeItem #8