CouncilTrac · Matter
Adopt standards of care for Parks and Recreation early child development programs
What this is
After a public hearing, council will consider adopting an ordinance establishing standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department. State law requires cities to adopt such standards annually to operate these programs.
Why it matters
These standards set the safety and quality requirements for young children enrolled in city-run early childhood programs.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — April 14, 2025 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 14, 2025
Hold public hearing and adopt ordinance
Official agenda language
PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING STANDARDS OF CARE FOR EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE RICHARDSON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.
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