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• Fact Sheet

  Preschool-Age Enrollment Trends Across California’s Early Learning Programs

  key takeaway Most of the growth in preschool-age enrollment comes from expanded TK programs, while access for 3-year-olds remains limited due to eligibility and availability constraints. Participation in early childhood education programs supports children’s development and contributes to improved outcomes into adulthood, particularly for children from households with low incomes. Early childhood education programs also … Continued
  
  Child Care & Preschool
• Issue Brief

  Dual Language Learners Make Up Half of Preschoolers: What That Means for California

  key takeaway Nearly half of California’s preschoolers are dual language learners, yet inconsistent and short-term funding limits statewide support. Sustained investments in professional development for educators are essential to meet these children’s linguistic and cultural needs while strengthening retention and system-wide collaboration. Multilingual children are one of California’s greatest assets, their skills enrich communities and … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Issue Brief

  Higher Wages for Early Care and Education Workers Builds a Stronger System

  key takeaway Higher wages for early care and education workers in California are essential to expanding affordable child care, supporting families’ economic security, and addressing long-standing workforce inequities rooted in racial and gender disparities. Access to affordable, nurturing early care and education (ECE) is critical for families’ economic security and positive child development. California’s ECE … Continued
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• Fact Sheet

  California Funding Trends for Early Care & Education Programs

  Over the last sixteen years, California’s early care and education (ECE) system has gone through numerous milestones that have been reflected in state funding. California’s families and child care and preschool providers depend on this funding for access to affordable care and wages to sustain their businesses. Looking back at funding trends over time reveals … Continued
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• Fact Sheet

  The Unmet Need for Child Care Remains Staggeringly High

  Child care and development programs administered by the California Department of Social Services are critical for supporting California’s families with affording child care that meets their needs. Funding for child care programs has increased since the Great Recession. Given this increase, a greater proportion of children eligible for subsidized child care are being served. In … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Report

  Invirtiendo en Familias: Expandiendo el Acceso al Cuidado Infantil en el Condado de Monterey

  Read this publication in English. A las familias de California les cuesta un gran esfuerzo poder pagar el cuidado infantil, lo cual exacerba los desafíos del costo de vida en un entorno de tasas de pobreza elevadísimas. Específicamente, si no cuenta con acceso a cuidado infantil subsidiado por el estado, una madre soltera en California … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Report

  Investing in Families: Expanding Child Care Access in Monterey County

  key takeaway California families face steep child care costs, with a single mother spending 61% of her income without subsidized care. In 2022, only 11% of eligible children received state subsidized care, highlighting a critical gap. Expanding subsidized spaces and tailoring solutions to diverse local needs, as seen in Monterey County, are essential for addressing … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  California’s Child Care Crisis: High Unmet Need and Regional Disparities

  Access to affordable child care remains a challenge for families with low incomes in California. Despite decades of effort, a large gap between supply and demand persists. In 2015, 85% of eligible children lacked access to subsidized child care, a figure that grew to 89% in 2017 and remained the same in 2022. This means … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Report

  State Preschool Enrollment & Opportunity to Serve More California Families

  Despite California’s efforts to expand preschool access, many children, particularly those from low-income families and children of color, are missing out on these crucial early learning opportunities.
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  California’s Child Care System Serves Only a Fraction of Eligible Children

  California has a significant unmet need for affordable child care, with only a fraction of eligible children receiving subsidized care. The state needs to make significant and sustainable investments in expanding subsidized child care options, particularly for infants and toddlers.
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  Aumento de acceso a los programas de aprendizaje y cuidado infantil de California

  Read this publication in English. El paquete del presupuesto de 2023-24 incluye varios avances de políticas clave para el aprendizaje y el cuidado infantil. Estos avances ayudarán a expandir el acceso a los programas de aprendizaje y cuidado infantil en California y aumentará temporariamente las tasas de pago de los proveedores de estos servicios. La … Continued
  Child Care & Preschool
• Fact Sheet

  Creating Greater Access to California’s Early Learning and Care Programs

  California’s 2023-24 budget includes $78.4 million for permanent family fee reform, eliminating fees for families below 75% of the state median income and capping fees at 1% for other families.
  Child Care & Preschool