The November 2026 election highlighted growing voter support for investments in early care and education, reinforcing the importance of affordable child care, a strong early educator workforce, and sustainable funding for California’s children and families. Continue Reading
EveryChild California continues to closely monitor the federal government's proposed rule that would substantially change how Head Start programs operate. Continue Reading
Election Night Is Over. The Work for California’s Children Begins. Continue Reading
EveryChild California is working directly with the SEED Act author’s office to clarify how the new federal tax deduction will apply to early childhood educators. Continue Reading
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is reviewing more than 40,000 public comments on proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards. Learn what happens next in the federal rulemaking process, how lawmakers and early childhood education advocates are responding, and why Continue Reading
Two federal ECE wins: the SEED Act was signed into law, extending the educator expense tax deduction to early childhood educators, and the Head Start proposed rule drew more than 9,400 publicly posted comments. Continue Reading
AB 1981, the True Cost of Childcare Act, has been signed into law, strengthening California’s move toward child care reimbursement rates that better reflect the actual cost of providing high-quality care. Continue Reading
Two EveryChild California-supported bills are officially law. Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 902 (Grayson), which focuses on electronic signatures in subsidized child care, and AB 2429 (Rubio), which updates requirements for Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation services. Continue Reading
Two September developments, renewed state discussions on child care center occupancy standards and a new December 11 federal funding deadline, are important for California early care and education providers to watch. Continue Reading
As the early learning and care landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of legislative shifts is essential to protecting your programs and empowering the communities you serve. The 2026–27 fiscal year introduces significant statutory updates and operational directives designed to impact... Continue Reading
Recent changes in AB 190 and AB 133 demonstrate how member-informed advocacy secured meaningful improvements while identifying priorities that require continued attention. Continue Reading
A new policy brief by Katie Hamm and Mario Cardona of EducationCounsel, was recently released examining how new federal Medicaid work requirements could affect home-based child care providers. Continue Reading
