CTC to Review Child Development Permit Updates at December Meeting The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) will review an important agenda item at its meeting on Thursday, December 11: the Child Development Permit Performance Expectations (CDP-PEs) Field Survey Results and... Continue Reading
The Assembly Select Committee on Child Care Costs will be meeting on Tuesday, December 9, in room 444 at the state capitol from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to explore “Understanding Transitional Kindergarten in California’s Mixed Delivery Early Learning System.”The hearing will... Continue Reading
This week, EveryChild California partnered with Children Now, Thriving Families, Child Action, and CCRC to launch the first day of our early childhood education (ECE) primer training for Capitol staffers. The session was designed to build a shared foundation of understanding across legislative... Continue Reading
Takeaways from the CA Budget and Policy Center Memo on HR 1 The California Budget and Policy Center recently released an article examining how H.R. 1, sometimes referred to as the “big beautiful bill”, is expected to affect California. H.R. 1 was a major federal proposal passed during... Continue Reading
The CA ECE Workforce Registry will sunset on December 15, 2025. Continue Reading
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
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
