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A Federal Child Care Proposal to Watch, and What It Could Mean for California
A Federal Child Care Proposal to Watch, and What It Could Mean for California

A new federal proposal is beginning to take shape around child care funding and accountability. This overview shares what we know so far, what it could mean for California’s child care system, and how we are staying engaged in the process. Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted04/3/2026


CTC: Child Development Permit Updates
CTC: Child Development Permit Updates

This post will be updated as we receive new information from the CTC Update: 3/30/26The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) presented proposed amendments to Title 5 regulations related to the Child Development Permit (CDP) and Coded Correspondence for Title 5 programs. As a valued member of... Continue Reading

Postedby Valerie Denero
Date posted03/30/2026


The TK Question Our Field Is Exploring
The TK Question Our Field Is Exploring

An article by LAist recently pointed out that TK has continued to grow, and could benefit from formal evaluation. Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted03/11/2026


Rebuilding Together: The Strength of Altadena’s Early Childhood Community
Rebuilding Together: The Strength of Altadena’s Early Childhood Community

An article from the LA Times recently highlighted the amazing resilience and thoughtfulness of Altadena’s early education and childcare. Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted03/2/2026


Best Practices for Maintaining a Safe and Secure Child Care Environment
Best Practices for Maintaining a Safe and Secure Child Care Environment

Best practices for maintaining a safe and secure child care environment Continue Reading

Postedby Valerie Denero
Date posted02/24/2026


Another Possible Government Shutdown: What it could mean for Early Childhood Education
Another Possible Government Shutdown: What it could mean for Early Childhood Education

Update (February 3, 2026): The current partial government shutdown is ending with passage of a funding bill. However, because the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was funded only through February 13, there is a risk of another short-term DHS-only shutdown. Update (January 31, 2026): A... Continue Reading

Postedby Alicia Hatfield
Date posted01/28/2026


The Importance of Program Advocacy
The Importance of Program Advocacy

15-Day Comment Period Now Open for New Regulations Continue Reading

Postedby Adam North
Date posted12/18/2025


New Reports Highlight the Importance of Mixed-Delivery Care and Learning Opportunities.
New Reports Highlight the Importance of Mixed-Delivery Care and Learning Opportunities.

A number of important ECE reports have been published over the past several weeks Continue Reading

Postedby Adam North
Date posted12/18/2025


Sunset of the CA ECE Workforce Registry
Sunset of the CA ECE Workforce Registry

The CA ECE Workforce Registry will sunset on December 15, 2025. Continue Reading

Postedby Adam North
Date posted11/20/2025


The 2025 Fall Technical Assistance Photo Gallery
The 2025 Fall Technical Assistance Photo Gallery

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Date posted11/6/2025


News From the Field Fall 2025
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
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