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Standards of care for early child development programs in Parks and Recreation
What this is
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance establishing official standards of care for early child development programs run by the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department.
Why it matters
These standards set minimum care and safety requirements for young children enrolled in city-run early childhood programs.
Council action
Motion to approve the request as presented
Moved by Ken Hutchenrider. Seconded by Arefin Shamsul.
6 yes · 0 no
The approved minutes report the tally without a name-by-name roll call.
Timeline
- July 9, 2026 Agenda posted — March 23, 2026 meeting
- March 23, 2026 Vote taken — March 23, 2026 meeting · Approved 6-0
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — March 23, 2026
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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