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Santa Rosa, CA  95407-7771

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Child Care & Public Policy Analysis & Child Care Facilities Assessments

Child Care Policy Analysis & Needs Assessments

Brion Economics, Inc. offers unique expertise in the area of public policy and child care planning and facility development. BEI’s strength is forecasting the changing demand for child care, the needs of families, demographics, and conducting State required Needs Assessments.

Deeply involved in this arena for more than 20 years, BEI is pleased to see that child care is moving toward being considered an important part of our social fabric and economy. Government and private employers recognize child care as a key indicator of a community’s quality of life and acknowledge the role it plays in attracting and retaining workers. BEI assists cities, counties, developers, and community organizations to understand the complex delivery system of child care and how to plan effectively to meet this important need of children and families.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Child Care Needs Assessments
  • Child Care Economic Impact Analyses
  • Strategic and Comprehensive Plans
  • Child Care Facilities Development and Financing
  • Surveys and Other Assessments

Despite its value, child care businesses can seldom fund their own expansion or build a new facility when needs grow.

Examples of Our Child Care Projects:

  • Early Care and Education Facilities Study, Santa Clara County (2023) Santa Clara County – 2023
  • Early Care, Education, and After School Care Strategic Plan Santa Cruz County – 2023
  • Child Care Needs Assessment & Workforce Assessment San Mateo County – 2022
  • Early Learning Facilities and Financing Study – (2017) San Mateo County

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"The 2022 Needs Assessment was ambitious" “The 2022 Needs Assessment was ambitious – including parent and workforce surveys, supply and demand analysis at the county and city level, and multiple economic analyses such as articulating a living wage for child care educators – and Brion Economics delivered! Joanne clearly communicated the timeline and budget to keep the project on track. The needs assessment will be invaluable to our community. We would happily work with Joanne and the Brion Economics team again.” ~ Sarah Kinahan, Coordinator, Child Care Partnership Council, San Mateo County Office of Education

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