We Choose
Care
Children First
San Diego
is a local movement dedicated to creating a future where working families, kids, and caregivers have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
If you believe every child deserves access to quality care, you’re already part of our movement.
Together, we can protect
health and safety
for all families in San Diego.
A family of four needs to earn more than $107,000 annually to afford child care
The price families pay for full-time care at a licensed child care center only covers 52% of the estimated true cost of high-quality care for an infant and 66% for a preschool aged child.
Despite being eligible, 69% of children ages 0-5 in San Diego County who qualify for a child care subsidy are not enrolled in a subsidized program.
First 5 San Diego funding has been reduced by millions in the last five years, resulting in less behavior support for kids and fewer opportunities for safety and quality training for early education.
We’re bringing
child care
to the voters in
November 2026
San Diegans are gathering signatures for a ballot measure that will Protect San Diego County’s Health and Safety.
Children in San Diego County are under double threat from federal cuts to nutrition and healthcare and the lack of affordable, accessible childcare vital to children’s healthy development.
With local dedicated funding, we can protect our community with smart investments in our collective well-being.
Children First San Diego Board
-
Courtney Baltiyskyy
PRESIDENT
-
James Halliday
TREASURER
-
Khea Pollard
SECRETARY
-
Erin Hogeboom
MEMBER AT LARGE
Get Involved
Whether you donate your time, energy, your voice, or funding that can help us meet this moment, your contribution to this effort ensures that San Diego’s children, families and workforce can grow and thrive for generations to come.
