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News from the Field - April/May 2025
News from the Field - April/May 2025

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Buffett Early Childhood Institute Four Evidence-Based Reasons Why Increasing Child Care Ratios Would be Dangerous and Counterproductive First Five Years... Continue Reading

Date posted06/4/2025


State Contracting Updates - April/May 2025
State Contracting Updates - April/May 2025

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from April 2025 through May 2025 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 25-13 (May 20, 2025) Guidance For Implementation Of Assembly Bill 393 For Dual... Continue Reading

Date posted06/4/2025


Letter from the Leadership - June 2025
Letter from the Leadership - June 2025

June 3, 2025 Dear Members,    Every day, we have the immense honor of representing you, our extraordinary early learning and care community, who stand as the economic backbone of California, shaping the brightest future for our children and families.  Over the past five years, this truth has... Continue Reading

Postedby Adam North
Date posted06/4/2025


Navigating the End of Hold Harmless: Key Takeaways for ECE Contractors
Navigating the End of Hold Harmless: Key Takeaways for ECE Contractors

In May, EveryChild California—alongside our partners at Monarch Link—hosted a vital Community Connections webinar to explore what the ending of Hold Harmless means for our field. With July 1, 2025, fast approaching, providers and contractors across the state are preparing for a new... Continue Reading

Postedby Adam North
Date posted06/4/2025


Information and Resources Related to Serving Immigrant Families
Information and Resources Related to Serving Immigrant Families

Many families face challenging times, particularly those in immigrant communities. The current social and economic climate creates real fears for these families, and the providers who support them are also experiencing the impact. At EveryChild California, we recognize the importance of... Continue Reading

Date posted05/1/2025


News from the Field - January/February 2025
News from the Field - January/February 2025

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS The Hechinger Report 3 global early ed trends to watch this year NAEYC An Unsustainable Status Quo: We All Bear the Burdens of an Underfunded System... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2025


State Contracting Updates: January/February 2025
State Contracting Updates: January/February 2025

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from December 2024 through February 2025 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. Regulations CDE: Eligibility & Priority Final Regulations effective as of January 6, 2025 CDSS... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2025


Call for Nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors
Call for Nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors

Are you the Next Leader of EveryChild California? We are pleased to announce the call for nominations for the 2025-2027 Board of Directors. The Call for Nominations is now open, and we are seeking candidates for all open positions. Service on the Board of Directors of... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted02/26/2025


Emergency Disaster Relief Information and Resources Related to Wildfires
Emergency Disaster Relief Information and Resources Related to Wildfires

We know that many people in the ECE community located in the LA County area are facing an incredibly challenging and frightening time right now as wildfire threatens your communities. EveryChild California is here to offer support in navigating this difficult time. We are actively compiling... Continue Reading

Date posted01/9/2025


News from the Field: October/November 2024
News from the Field: October/November 2024

Check out the latest links to state and national news and reports for the early learning and care industry. NATIONAL NEWS & REPORTS Early Learning Nation Q&A: Why the U.S. Is ‘Catastrophically Wrong’ to Separate Early Child Care from Education The Hechinger Report 2 out... Continue Reading

Date posted11/13/2024


Letter from the Leadership - November 2024
Letter from the Leadership - November 2024

November 13, 2024 Dear Members, As we process the presidential, statewide, and local election results from last week, EveryChild California wants to provide you with some resources and reaffirm our commitment to advocating for and providing resources to the early care and education... Continue Reading

Postedby Nina Buthee
Date posted11/13/2024


State Contracting Updates - October/November 2024
State Contracting Updates - October/November 2024

We’ve gathered all of the CDSS, CDE, and CCL Bulletins and PINS from October/November 2024 in one place for your convenience. Review these links for the latest guidance. CDSS Child Care Bulletins CCB 24-25 (October 31, 2024) Process To Assign Relinquished Funds To Child Care And... Continue Reading

Postedby Jenny Mensch
Date posted11/13/2024