Sacramento Cost Modeling Child Care Project
Learn how Child Action is working with providers and community partners to better understand the true cost of providing high-quality child care in Sacramento County.
Understanding Child Care Costs
Child Action is working alongside child care providers and community partners to better understand the financial realities of providing care in Sacramento County. The findings will help support future planning, investment, and funding discussions.
About Cost Modeling
Understand the true cost of providing high-quality child care.
How the Initiative Works
Combines public data, provider information, and provider experiences.
Project Timeline
Follows key phases from planning through findings in 2027.
Our Goals
Support a sustainable child care system
Understand workforce and operational realities
Inform future investment strategies
Advance equitable access to quality child care
Build a trusted foundation for future funding discussions
Your Experience Matters. Join the Conversation!
Child Action is hosting focus groups where child care providers can share their experiences, challenges, and what it takes to run a child care program. Your input will help strengthen our understanding of child care costs in Sacramento County.
You do not need to have completed the survey to participate!
A Thank-You for Participating!
Receive a free item to support learning and play in your child care program.
November Focus Group Schedule
Location: Child Action
10540 White Rock Rd., Suite 180
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
| Focus Group | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Family Child Care Homes (FCCH) & Family, Friend, and Neighbor (FFN) Providers | Thu, Nov. 5 | 6–8 PM |
| Spanish Language | Sat, Nov. 7 | 10 AM–12 PM |
| FCCH & FFN Providers | Tue, Nov. 10 | 6–8 PM |
| Russian Language | Tue, Nov. 10 | 6–8 PM |
| Child Care Centers | Thu, Nov. 12 | 6–8 PM |
| Farsi Language | Sat, Nov. 14 | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Arabic Language | Mon, Nov. 16 | 6–8 PM |
Questions or Ready to Register?
Contact Child Action for registration and additional event information.
Your Voice Matters
Hear from Sacramento County child care provider Maria Lopez about why your participation matters and how sharing your experience can help build a cost model that reflects the realities of providing child care.
Ready to participate? Choose the survey that matches how you provide care below.
Resources
Access materials to help you learn more about the Cost Modeling Project and complete the survey.
Information Sessions
Watch the information session for your provider type and view the shared presentation materials.
Child Care Centers
Watch VideoFamily Child Care Homes
Watch VideoFamily, Friend, and Neighbor Care
Watch VideoInformation Session PowerPoint
View PresentationSurvey How-To Guide
Step-by-step guidance to help you access, navigate, save your progress, and complete the survey.
View Survey How-To GuideCost Modeling Guide for Providers
Learn more about cost modeling, why provider participation matters, and what to expect from the process.
View Cost Modeling Guide for ProvidersNeed Help?
We’re here to support you throughout the survey process.
Virtual Office Hours
Join us if you have questions about the survey or would like additional guidance before submitting your responses.
Breakout rooms will be available for language support:
العربية (Arabic) · فارسی (Farsi) · دری (Dari) · Русский (Russian) · Español (Spanish)
Technical Assistance
For questions or help with the survey:
Child Action is developing this cost model with guidance and coaching from Children’s Funding Project, a national nonprofit social impact organization that helps communities, states, and Native nations expand equitable opportunities for children and youth through strategic public financing.