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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

New Mexico’s child-care story illustrates what becomes possible when families, educators, and policymakers share a common purpose. Since taking office, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has made early learning a centerpiece of her agenda. This focus has moved from promise to policy,... Continue Reading

Even as we settle into the crisp days of Fall, safety remains a year-round priority for child care providers. While many think of water safety as a summertime concern, the truth is drowning can happen silently, quickly, and in as little as two inches of water, no matter the season. That's why the... Continue Reading

Congress is once again staring down a government shutdown. This week, the House managed to pass a continuing resolution (CR), a short-term funding measure that extends government spending at current levels. But the Senate quickly rejected it, leaving lawmakers at a stalemate with less than two... Continue Reading

California has long been known for its generosity, and that holds true on a national scale. Year after year, our state sends more money to the federal government than it receives in return. In fact, looking at the last nine years (excluding temporary COVID relief funds), California contributed... Continue Reading

The Public Policy Institute of California’s (PPIC) report on Teacher Staffing Trends takes a close look at who is teaching our kids and how school resources are being used. It’s more than just a summary of past studies, it’s grounded in a fresh, quantitative analysis of... Continue Reading

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Hechinger Report Curbing the expulsion of kids with disabilities at child care Hechinger Report Why Americans should care about child care... Continue Reading

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from April 2025 through May 2025 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 25-20 (July 23, 2025) Fiscal Year 2025-26 Voucher-Based Budget Act... Continue Reading

Hello ECE Voices Community, My name is Alicia Castaneda Hatfield, and I’m honored to join EveryChild California as your Government Relations Coordinator. I will help lead ECE Voices into its next chapter, and this work is deeply personal to me. I'm thrilled to step into this role at such a... Continue Reading

This is an email message from the California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education Division (EED). Attention: Executive Directors and Program Directors of all California State Preschool Programs In response to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in Los Angeles,... Continue Reading

Governor Gavin Newsom signed the 2025–26 California state budget, SB 131, on Friday, June 27, 2025. On that date, the Governor also signed several Trailer Bills, including Senate Bill 120, which includes all early care and education budget provisions. The provisions in Senate Bill 120... Continue Reading

As California's Early Childhood Education (ECE) landscape continues to evolve, shaped by new funding structures, workforce expectations, and increased demands on providers, one truth remains constant: early educators are the backbone of our state's educational foundation. Yet these dedicated... Continue Reading