An article by LAist recently pointed out that TK has continued to grow, and could benefit from formal evaluation. Continue Reading
An article from the LA Times recently highlighted the amazing resilience and thoughtfulness of Altadena’s early education and childcare. Continue Reading
Best practices for maintaining a safe and secure child care environment Continue Reading
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
15-Day Comment Period Now Open for New Regulations Continue Reading
A number of important ECE reports have been published over the past several weeks Continue Reading
CTC to Review Child Development Permit Updates at December Meeting The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) will review an important agenda item at its meeting on Thursday, December 11: the Child Development Permit Performance Expectations (CDP-PEs) Field Survey Results and... Continue Reading
The CA ECE Workforce Registry will sunset on December 15, 2025. Continue Reading
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
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
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
