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CDE Resources for California State Preschool Program Contractors on Immigration Enforcement

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

SB 120 and the State Budget: What Early Educators Need to Know

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

Support Systems for Educators: The Foundation of a Thriving ECE Workforce

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

The Trump Administration’s Education Funding Freeze: What It Means for ECE

The Trump administration has announced a freeze of $6.8 billion in federal education funding already approved by Congress. While the freeze most directly targets K–12 school districts, the ripple effects could reach Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and early learning programs—key areas... Continue Reading

When Fear Knocks: Standing Up for the Safety of Early Learning Communities

Fears about the psychological and physical safety of the families we serve have become an increasingly painful reality for many in the early childhood field. This concern was poignantly illustrated in the recent LA Times article, Child-care providers brace for a painful scenario: What if ICE... Continue Reading

Breaking the Mold: Innovative Approaches in Early Learning

As the summer months draw near and classrooms begin to shift into a more flexible rhythm, we’re reminded of the power of creativity and curiosity in shaping the minds of young learners. At EveryChild California, we believe that early education should not only lay the foundation for a... Continue Reading

Legislative Update: Governor Newsom Signs Budget and SB 120

This budget cycle was tough, but we fought hard and secured critical wins. It’s official: on Friday, June 27, 2025, at around 7:00 pm, Governor Newsom signed the 2025–26 California state budget and the Early Childhood Education Bill package. Facing a $12 billion deficit, our team... Continue Reading

Funding and Policies: Securing the Future of Early Education

At EveryChild California, we know that early childhood education is more than a stepping stone—it is the very foundation of a child’s lifelong journey of learning, growth, and opportunity. But the strength of that foundation depends on two critical elements: sustainable public... Continue Reading