Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mayor and City Council Acting in its Capacity as
President and Members of the Board of Directors of
the Moreno Valley Community Services District (CSD)
FROM: Jeremy Bubnick, Parks & Community Services
Director
AGENDA DATE: November 18, 2025
TITLE: AUTHORIZE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE
FISCAL YEAR 202 6-27 CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES, ACCEPT
AWARDED FUNDS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION
(REPORT OF: PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES)
(ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Authorize Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Continued Funding Application for Child Care Development Program Funds from the California Department of Social Services and Accept Funding to Operate Child Care Services for Fiscal Year
2026-27 and Adopt a Resolution to Certify Approval of the Governing Board.
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the submission of a Continued Funding Application (CFA) for Child Care Development Program Funds from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
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2. Upon approval of the CFA, authorize acceptance of Child Care Development Program funds in the approved amount and any subsequent amendments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 from the CDSS for the purpose of providing school -age child care and development services and authorize the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or it's designee to make modifications to the revenue and expenditure budget which will be net neutral, based on the final contract amount (which could be more or less than estimated); and
3. Adopt Resolution No. CSD 202 5-__. A resolution of the Moreno Valley Community Services District of the City of Moreno Valley, California, certifying approval of the governing board to enter into this transaction with the California Department of Social Services for providing child care and development services and to authorize designated personnel to sign contract documents for FY 2026-27.
SUMMARY
This report recommends authorization to submit a Continued Funding Application (CFA) and upon approval of the CFA, acceptance of Child Care Development Program funds from CDSS to continue the operation of A Child’s Place licensed after-school child care program for school-age children during fiscal year 2026-27. This program is supported by Child Care Development Program funds, parent fees, and Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funds. Child Care Development Program operating funds are a combination of federal and state funding.
DISCUSSION
The focus of the initial program application submitted by the City of Moreno Valley Parks and Community Services Department was based on high demand evaluated by the Department within its own programs. This included the need for after-school care during the traditional school year and full day of child care on school vacation days. The program, called “A Child’s Place,” operates in five elementary schools: Armada, Creekside, Rainbow Ridge, and Sunnymead during the school year, and at Val Verde Academy during non-school (vacation) days.
Since January 1997, A Child’s Place has provided services to income -qualified families who meet the program’s eligibility criteria, including those who are employed, seeking employment, or enrolled in school or vocational training. The program serves 142 children, ages 4 years and 9 months through 12 years. The program fosters healthy social and emotional development in children by providing structured activities that are fun, educational, and challenging.
Programming consists of a daily nutritional snack, educational enrichment workshops, homework assistance, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, and more. In addition, educational field trips, parent and me classes, and other informational sessions on topics such as healthy eating and nutrition, and substance abuse are offered throughout the year. The program works closely with parents and school site staff to incorporate applicable school rules into the program and provide emotional support for children.
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A Child’s Place is open Monday through Friday, from the end of school until 6:00 p.m. on school days, and from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on non-school days and school breaks.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve the recommendations as listed in this staff report. Staff recommends this alternative as it will allow for continued child care and development program services to school-age children.
2. Do not approve the recommendations as presented in this staff report. Staff does not recommend this alternative.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The proposed Child Care Development funding reimburses the City based on eligible program expenditures. Revenue sources for the program include Federal and State fundi ng, family program fees, and food program revenue. The amount of revenue and expenditures is estimated at $950,000 for FY 2026-
27. Per recommendation item two above, staff will make the necessary budget adjustments based on the final contract amount received from the California Department of Social Services and other funding sources.
NOTIFICATION
Publication of Agenda.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Kimberly Reeder Jeremy Bubnick
Senior Management Analyst Parks & Community Services Director
Concurred By:
Danielle Monarrez
PCS Admin & Financial Services Division Manager
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley's future.
Revenue Diversification and Preservation: Develop a variety of City revenue sources and policies to create a stable revenue base and fiscal policies to support essential City services, regardless of economic climate.
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CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document
Title:
STAFFREPORT_PCS_RESOLUTION_FY2627_CHILDCARE
PROGRAM.docx
Attachments: - RESOLUTION_FY2627_CHILDCARE PROGRAM.docx Final Approval
Date:
Nov 10, 2025
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Jeremy Bubnick
Natalia Lopez
No Signature - Task assigned to Dena Heald was completed by workflow administrator Patty Rodriguez
Dena Heald
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez