Childcare services cost recovery direction at Menlo Children’s Center
The City Council reviewed a staff report on childcare services and cost recovery levels at Menlo Children’s Center.
What's happening
- The City Council reviewed a staff report on childcare services and cost recovery levels at Menlo Children’s Center.
Why it matters
Helps determine how childcare costs will be covered and affects families using Menlo Children’s Center.
Who is affected
How to act
Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (ID 832 1285 7140)
Email: city.council@menlopark.gov
Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.
Decision update
Direction provided
The City Council directed staff to conduct a high‑level market analysis and to implement a 70% cost‑recovery rate for Menlo Children’s Center through fee increases over two years beginning in 2027, aligning with the master fee‑schedule cycle.
Decided Aug 25, 2026.