General Plan Policy Document (Adopted 7-11 ... - City of Wheatland

RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES, Chapter 66.E.6. The City shall encourage the design and improvement ofschool facilities to provide adequate off-street parking andareas for student pick-up and drop-off to minimize safetyproblems and neighborhood impacts.6.E.7. The City shall work with the Wheatland School District andWheatland Union High School District to obtain “SafeRoutes to Schools” grants. These grants will provide safebike routes to schools, crossing guards at intersections,designated vehicle drop-off routes, and child drop-off zones.6.E.8. The City shall work closely with the Wheatland SchoolDistrict and Wheatland Union High School District tosupport adequate funding for new school facilities.6.E.9. The City and residential developers should coordinate withthe Wheatland School District and Wheatland Union HighSchool District to ensure that needed school facilities areavailable for use in a timely manner.CHILD CARE SUPPLYAND QUALITYMany of Wheatland’s families include a single working parent ortwo working parents. These families need help with child care.Child care takes many forms, from friends and relatives, unlicensedbabysitters, to licensed family day care homes and child carecenters. As Wheatland continues to grow, demand for child carewill increase. The availability and affordability of high-quality childcare is an important factor in the quality of life for many Wheatlandresidents.Other chapters and sections of the General Plan Policy Documentalso include policies related to child care. The following policiespromote the availability of an adequate, diverse supply of highquality child care to meet the needs of Wheatland residents.GOAL 6.FTo ensure that an adequate and diverse supply of quality child carefacilities and services is available in Wheatland.POLICIES6.F.1. The City shall encourage the development of a range of childcare facilities and arrangements, including family day carehomes, quasi-public and private child care centers, beforeandafter-school programs, and recreational activities, inorder to provide alternatives to fulfill the needs ofWheatland residents and employees.Wheatland General Plan Policy Document, Part II 6-9July 11, 2006