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California Bill Would Protect Schools, Child Care Centers From Immigration Raids

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East Palo Alto mom launches daycare with hopes of putting dent into childcare crisis

As the crisis of not enough childcare resources continues in California, one Bay Area mom is hoping to bridge that gap with a daycare out of her home. "We have a curriculum for infants for toddlers and for preschoolers.

To expand appeal, California apprenticeships in construction trades offer child care support

After bouncing around in several job paths, including retail sales, office receptionist and warehouse worker, Cindy Crisanto has begun a potentially lucrative career as a welder and ironworker — a field with very few women.

Potty-training and school

The backstory: The California Department of Education requires districts to admit all eligible students, regardless if they’re potty-trained or not, but leaves it up to districts on how to best address the needs of those students.

How Mattel's child care center has supported working parents for 30 years

Developing on-site child care centers is no easy task, and it doesn't come cheap, between building the center itself, employing providers and complying with state regulations. But after three decades, Mattel can confidently say their Child Development Center has been worth it.

The California Legislature set a record for women in office and could see historic gender parity

California’s Senate will reach gender parity, but depending on the outcome of some close contests, that could extend to the whole Legislature.

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California’s Current Child Care Landscape

California’s child care market is at a critical juncture: the pandemic led to significant loss of child care spaces, but recovery is underway and key policy shifts are on the horizon.

Time for a Fresh Approach to Childcare

President-elect Donald Trump has signaled an appetite for change with his new Department of Government Efficiency and various cabinet picks. While many federal programs and regulations need an overhaul, childcare policy is an overlooked area that is ripe for a new approach.

Local Measures in California to Fund Child Care Programs on Verge of Victory

In the recent elections, voters in Sonoma County, Santa Cruz, and Pomona approved measures to boost funding for children’s programs significantly.