It’s time we gave women and young children their due
California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care may seem at first glance like an overly forward-looking plan in this time of urgent need.
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California's Child Care Providers Largely on Their Own to Struggle Through Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for California’s child care providers. Some saw their enrollment numbers plummet — along with their revenue — as families decided to keep children home.
Three Key Reasons California Must Prioritize Essential Child Care Personnel for COVID-19 Vaccination
California early educators are calling upon Governor Gavin Newsom, California Department of Public Health, and California Health & Human Services to prioritize child care personnel in the proposed rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations among essential workers.
Millennial Readers Share Thoughts on Debt, Child Care Amid Pandemic
One extolled the benefits of investing; another lamented the financial burden of childcare
Child Care Is Back, But Many Providers Are Struggling Financially
As the pandemic wears on, concerns about the stability of the child care system are rising as many Massachusetts child care providers report losing money -- with some closing their doors entirely. Eighty-two percent of the state's licensed providers reopened as of Nov.
Coronavirus Takes Toll on Black, Latino Child Care Providers
Mary De La Rosa stands inside a play structure in her home backyard, that once housed the now-closed child care program, Creative Explorers, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Los Angeles.
Another step toward universal preschool in California?
Long a goal of early childhood advocates, universal preschool came a step closer to becoming reality this week.
Will Newsom mend the gaps in state’s new plan for early learning?
California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care is a “starting point,” but many advocates point to serious gaps that need to be fixed. Kate Karpilow writes on issues affecting women and families, and authored “Understanding Child Care: A Primer for Policymakers,” Kate.
New day, new rules: Everything to know about California's confusing new stay-at-home order
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- We're in the middle of the worst coronavirus surge California has seen so far, and the state is making moves to shut back down again.
New Master Plan for Early Learning and Care points way to California for all
As public servants and mothers whose life work is dedicated to maximizing the potential in all children from birth through young adulthood, we stand together as partners in an effort to transform how we provide every infant, toddler and preschooler a successful start that carries them through school