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News From the Field Fall 2025
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
Date posted11/5/2025
State Contracting Updates - Fall 2025
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
Date posted11/5/2025
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Holding Steady: How California’s Early Learning Programs Are Managing the Federal Shutdown
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
Postedby Eduardo Villanueva
Date posted11/4/2025
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Growing Justice in Early Learning: A Living Practice, Not a Distant Goal
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
Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted10/23/2025
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Stronger Futures for Children: How States Are Building Steady Funding for Kids
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
Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted10/21/2025
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Understanding AB 495: Staying Clear and Confident
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
Postedby Eduardo Villanueva
Date posted10/10/2025
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What’s New in Early Learning Policy: Key Bills Signed This Month
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
Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted10/7/2025
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Understanding the Shutdown’s Impact on Child Care and Families
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
Postedby Eduardo Villanueva
Date posted10/1/2025
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Lessons from New Mexico: A Roadmap for Universal Child Care
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
Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted09/26/2025
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Keeping Kids Safe This Fall: Water Safety and Pool Recalls Every Provider Should Know
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
Postedby Valerie Denero
Date posted09/23/2025
Stability Matters: What a Government Shutdown Could Mean for ECE Programs
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
Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted09/19/2025