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DNCCC RUMOR CHASER
The DNCCC Rumor Chaser is an on-line resource for families and providers to get the latest updates from people in the know - DNCCC Staff!
Whether it be budget issues, events scheduled, or procedure questions, we will share all we can. Simply drop us a line and we'll post your question and our answer right here. Check back often for updates on the things you want to know!
RUMOR:
I heard that DNCCC is closing it's doors!
TRUTH:
The Del Norte Child Care Council is open for business and is planning to stay that way. We will continue to keep the same hours we have been through July and August. Any official updates will be sent to providers and clients from the DNCCC directly. Our hours continue to be:
Monday - Thursday 9-12 and 1-5
Friday 9-12
RUMOR:
The DNCCC is losing funding and can't pay providers!
TRUTH:
The State has issued us 2010/2011 contracts which we have signed and returned. While we do not know the final State Budget outcome, what we do know is that both the Assembly and Senate Budget Committees do not support the governor’s broad proposal to eliminate Stage 1 and other child care. The connection between a family’s ability to survive while seeking or engaged in employment is very clear. And, since the success of economic recovery for California is tied to employment, legislators are not willing to completely eliminate child care subsidies.
RUMOR: All of the DNCCC Child Care is closing.
TRUTH:
Because of low enrollment, the Pine Grove Latchkey Center closed at the end of the school year in June. Our Summer Program did not have full enrollment and therefore was not offered for the 2010 summer. As employment declines due to job loss, reduced hours and other changes, families are hard pressed to pay for child care. HOWEVER, Mary Peacock Latchkey will be opening in September and is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year, available at 212 K Street.
RUMOR: DNCCC is no longer enrolling families for subsidy.
TRUTH:
Because of the weak economy, demand for child care subsidy is high. Currently, all funds have been spoken for and there are no openings at this time. HOWEVER, as enrollment changes, there may be opportunities for eligible families to receive subsidy. Make sure you are on our waiting list by filling out the CEL Application.