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At a Fiscal Crossroads: How Federal Decisions Are Shaping the Future of Early Learning in California This week our Executive Director, Nina Buthee, connected with more than 60 providers and leaders from across the state to unpack a question that’s been hanging over all of us: What does... Continue Reading

Arguably, Transitional Kindergarten has become one of California’s most significant education reforms. Its rapid expansion is already transforming enrollment patterns, staffing decisions, and financial stability in early learning programs across the state. However, the rollout of TK has not... Continue Reading

EveryChild California supports subsidized early care and education (ECE) for children birth - 12 and their families. We believe all families deserve access to high-quality care regardless of income, and all providers deserve the training, technical assistance, and fair funding for all. Continue Reading

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Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Bipartisan Policy Center Modernizing Child Care for a Modern Workforce Chalkbeat Colorado Banana phones and cozy corners: Colorado’s third year of... Continue Reading

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from August through November 2025 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 25-26 (October 22, 2025) Cost Of Care Plus Rate Payments To Child Care Centers... Continue Reading

The federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has created immediate uncertainty for many programs serving children and families. While negotiations in Washington continue, early learning centers across the nation are working hard to stay open and stable. EveryChild California is... Continue Reading

At EveryChild California, we believe fairness and care are at the heart of early learning. Our work supports educators and families who make a difference each day in the lives of children. Building a more equitable system begins not only with policy but with nurturing spaces where respect,... Continue Reading

A new report from the Children’s Funding Project, State Strategies for Sustained Investment in Kids: A Landscape of Dedicated Funding, explores how states are building reliable, long-term public investments for children and youth. The report examines more than twenty successful state models... Continue Reading

California’s early learning landscape changes quickly, and it’s easy for information to get mixed up. Assembly Bill 495 has raised questions in the field, often because early reports didn’t explain the details clearly. Assembly Bill 495, known as the Family Preparedness Plan... Continue Reading

As we head into the final days of the Governor signing, and occasionally vetoing, bills that have made it to his desk, this has been a big year for early learning, and we're proud that EveryChild California members and partners helped shape so many of these efforts. Through countless... Continue Reading

As of midnight, the federal government has entered a shutdown. While its impact on early childhood education may not be immediate, the risks for children, families, and providers grow each day the stalemate continues. Why This Matters for Early Learning Many programs at the heart of early... Continue Reading