Family Child Care Providers -

Solicitation No.

RFQ 26-017

Type / RFx

RFP

Status

Bidding

Level

local

Published Date

—

Due Date

June 5, 2026

NAICS Code

624410AI guide

Jurisdiction

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

State

California

Agency

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

The CONTRACTOR and his/her staff must: CONTRACTOR, and his/her staff and volunteers must abide with the policies and contract set forth by MAOF. Abide by the Community Care Licensing Regulations. Comply with the California Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) requirements. Agree to reserve a number of slots in her/his FCC setting. Such number will be negotiated at the time the agency offers the provider a contract. Ensure compliance with adult-child ratios and group sizes as required by the MAOF contract or the Child Care Licensing (CCLD) requirements,- whichever requirements are more stringent, at all times and; provide additional staffing to ensure ratios are maintained throughout the full-working day while minimizing the number of transitions and maximizing the consistency and stability of relationships for very young children. Conduct the ongoing assessment and developmental screens on all children in accordance with MAOF timelines. Use the screening and assessment results to individualize the instruction and learning for each child Communicate and submit to MAOF referrals for children who may benefit for further evaluations and assessments. This includes children whose developmental screens may indicate the need for further assessment and/or children whose parents have communicated a possible developmental or behavioral concern. Implement the selected evidence-based curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for children Implement activities that support MAOF’ School Readiness Goals and Objectives which are aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF) and the California Early Learning Foundations Ensure the FCC provider and its staff meet the educational requirements outlined on the MAOF contract Engage parents in the full range of child development services and provide opportunities for parents to observe and/or participate in their child’s development and educational activities. Participate in the Parent-Teacher Conferences and home visits. Not dis-enroll any child and not suspend or expel children. Must abide by eligibility enrollment policies and procedures. Not to charge parents any fees except for those allowed by the subsidy programs. Provide meals and snacks that meet the USDA/CACFP requirements and meal patterns Implement confidentiality policies and procedures that meet or exceed HIPAA, IDEA, FERPA as applicable and ensure the personal identifiable information (PII) of children and families is protected at all times Work with the MAOF team assigned to the FCC to plan comprehensive services for the child and the family which include child and family health, nutrition, family services, disabilities, mental health and parent involvement on all aspects of the program. Participate on the professional development opportunities and the coaching sessions Follow Standards of Conduct and the Positive Behavior and Support Policies and Procedures Will provide the hours and days of service as stipulated in the contract. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Procurement Department Address: 401 N. Garfield Ave.Los Angeles, California90640 County: Los Angeles Other Details: Providers will be required to attend a contract information session. Also, as part of the screening process, MAOF will conduct visits to the Family Child Care Provider home, conduct a health and safety inspection and to assess the learning environment for adequacy of materials, supplies, furniture and improvements needed to the environment. Notes: Please View and Download FRQ Document

1. June 5, 2026Responses Due