Center-Based Child Care Gap Funding Services

San Mateo County is seeking licensed center-based child care providers to serve eligible children and families, with County funding covering eligible child care costs not met by other subsidies or scholarships.

San Mateo County > Human Services Agency > Employment Services


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Dec 01, 2026 02:00 AM
Nov 04, 2026 10:06 AM
3 years base + 1 × 2 years option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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alilles@smcgov.org
+16502953712
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Description

The County of San Mateo Human Services Agency seeks qualified, licensed center-based child care providers to serve eligible children and families, particularly low-income families and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Providers must be located in San Mateo County and maintain required licenses and approvals, provide high-quality care, coordinate with families and the agency, and maintain enrollment, attendance, and program records.

Classification Codes
NAICS624410Child Care Services
PSCG099Other Social Services
Smart Codes
center-based child carechild care subsidy administrationchild care gap funding
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 3, 2026-RFP Release
Nov 11, 2026 08:00 PM-Deadline for Questions and Comments
Dec 01, 2026 02:00 AM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 4, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award Date
Requirements
Scored
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
C - Small_child Care_quarterly reportsNov 03, 2026 06:20 PM
Project DocumentNov 03, 2026 06:20 PM
A - Standard_Contract_Template_-_Over_$200K_DRAFTNov 03, 2026 06:20 PM
B - Standard_Contract_Template_-_Under_$200K_DRAFTNov 03, 2026 06:20 PM
rfp110426lNov 03, 2026 06:20 PM
Is the Proposer a "Local Non-Profit"Nov 03, 2026 06:20 PM
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