Navigating the Regulatory Ocean: Licensing and Law Updates in California

Running a childcare program in California is a rewarding, yet ever-evolving adventure. While you're busy nurturing tiny explorers and igniting curious minds, the regulatory landscape around you is constantly shifting.

From Soup to Superstars: Boosting Immunity with Fun Winter Activities

Remember, laughter is the best medicine, and winter offers a treasure trove of opportunities to giggle, play, and build those tiny bodies into flu-fighting superstars!

Cabin Fever Games: Keeping Giggles Going When Stuck Inside

This blog post unlocks a treasure trove of indoor game ideas and practical guidance, ensuring your program thrives even when sunshine's scarce.

Beyond School Breaks: Unconventional Fun for Kids in January

This January, ditch the ordinary and ignite your little adventurers' imaginations with activities beyond the confines of traditional school breaks.

40 Years After ‘A Nation at Risk’: The Imperative for High-Quality Pre-K

Support The 74's year-end campaign. Make a tax-exempt donation now. The 74 is partnering with Stanford University’s Hoover Institution to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the ‘A Nation At Risk’ report.

U.S. House Democrats and Advocates Push for Additional Federal Child Care Funding

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts gathered with child care activists and other House Democrats at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol.

Canada is promoting child care for $10 a day

Could it work in the US? A massive social policy experiment is unfolding in Canada to provide families throughout the country with child care for an average of $10 a day.

End-of-Year Research Roundup: Three Economic Studies for Building a Better Child Care Sector

Recently, an unprecedented amount of attention has coalesced around the U.S. child care market.

New Study Provides More Evidence That Full-Day Preschool Benefits Children

When your child reaches age 3 or 4, you may start thinking about whether your child is ready to start preschool. You might wonder whether a full- or half-day is the best fit, or whether your little one may thrive better in preschool, daycare, or at home.

Today's parents have to pay $3.4 million to fund the American Dream for themselves and their kids

It's more expensive than ever to achieve the key goals of the American Dream. On December 5, Investopedia released an analysis on the costs of ten key milestones Americans seek to achieve — and the grand total for those milestones comes to $3.4 million.