Over the past few days, the media has reported on a lot that matters deeply to families, caregivers, and communities: health coverage, stability, and the possibility of another government shutdown. Earlier this month, there was cautious optimism that Congress might extend the enhanced Affordable... Continue Reading
Update: The initial restraining order that prevented a funding freeze was due to expire this Friday (January 23, 2026). However, another ruling as of January 23, 2026 has determined that the administration must continue to keep child care subsidies in California and four other states for now. To... Continue Reading
Tracking the 2026 Budget Release Update (January 9, 2026): EveryChild CA has released initial analysis and details of ealy care and education in the state budget. Read our e-mail here. Update (January 8, 2026): We have received confirmation that the Governor’s January Budget Revision will... Continue Reading
California is responding swiftly to a federal notice placing temporary restrictions on child care funding, as the state works with federal partners to ensure continued program integrity and transparency. Continue Reading
What We’ve Been Hearing Many of you have reached out with questions and concerns about news stories referencing a “Minnesota child care funding freeze.” You’re not alone. There’s been a lot of conversation, and understandably, a lot of confusion. Right now, headlines... 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
The Times recently published an article highlighting a significant, unintended consequence of California’s universal TK expansion. While more 4-year-olds now access free public school, the broader early learning ecosystem, especially community preschools, is becoming less stable. Our... 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
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
